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Post by James on Jul 22, 2018 16:10:04 GMT
Really? No thread on this modern masterpiece on the horror board? Anyway, I highly enjoyed this film and it's easily one of my favourite adaptations of King's library so far (mind you that I haven't seen every horror movie and that includes every SK movie).
Sure the effects may have not held up that well and some decisions are more than questionable (most particularly the ending which I also got spoiled on :/), but everything else works. The writing, the acting, the monsters themselves, the atmosphere and even the violence. And besides, if you were in a batshit insane situation like in this, you'd most likely be thinking into doing things unclearly too.
What does everyone else think?
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Post by Captain Spencer on Jul 22, 2018 16:52:27 GMT
I'd say The Mist is probably my favorite horror film in the last decade. After I read the novella many years ago I remember thinking it would make a great movie or perhaps miniseries. Frank Darabont did a marvelous job on bringing the story to the big screen, nicely capturing the claustrophobia and fear of it all. It turned out to be a mostly faithful adaptation, which I really appreciated. Superb performances all around, especially by Marcia Gay Harden as the bible-thumping nutcase, and the monster effects were quite impressive.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Jul 22, 2018 21:49:55 GMT
I'd say The Mist is probably my favorite horror film in the last decade. After I read the novella many years ago I remember thinking it would make a great movie or perhaps miniseries. Frank Darabont did a marvelous job on bringing the story to the big screen, nicely capturing the claustrophobia and fear of it all. It turned out to be a mostly faithful adaptation, which I really appreciated. Superb performances all around, especially by Marcia Gay Harden as the bible-thumping nutcase, and the monster effects were quite impressive. I have to disagree on the last point. The shoddy CGI kills it for me. I thought the bad monster effects really harmed the overall product. And I found some of Marcia Gay Harden's dialogue to be pretty weak and heavy handed. Overall, I did most like the movie, but it's got some issues.
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jul 22, 2018 22:26:38 GMT
Really? No thread on this modern masterpiece on the horror board? Anyway, I highly enjoyed this film and it's easily one of my favourite adaptations of King's library so far (mind you that I haven't seen every horror movie and that includes every SK movie). Sure the effects may have not held up that well and some decisions are more than questionable (most particularly the ending which I also got spoiled on :/), but everything else works. The writing, the acting, the monsters themselves, the atmosphere and even the violence. And besides, if you were in a batshit insane situation like in this, you'd most likely be thinking into doing things unclearly too. What does everyone else think? I agree. My question is about the black and white version. The dvd I have has it. Is it better than the color version? I've heard it said it is better. Maybe it just looks better or something.
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Post by ant-mac on Jul 22, 2018 22:51:29 GMT
Really? No thread on this modern masterpiece on the horror board? Anyway, I highly enjoyed this film and it's easily one of my favourite adaptations of King's library so far (mind you that I haven't seen every horror movie and that includes every SK movie). Sure the effects may have not held up that well and some decisions are more than questionable (most particularly the ending which I also got spoiled on :/), but everything else works. The writing, the acting, the monsters themselves, the atmosphere and even the violence. And besides, if you were in a batshit insane situation like in this, you'd most likely be thinking into doing things unclearly too. What does everyone else think? I agree. My question is about the black and white version. The dvd I have has it. Is it better than the color version? I've heard it said it is better. Maybe it just looks better or something. I often enjoy an older black and white film more than a newer, colour remake. For me at least, it has a more satisfying character and feel.
Also, the lack of colour can sometimes hide a wealth of sins when it comes to visual effects.
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Post by James on Jul 22, 2018 23:13:16 GMT
Really? No thread on this modern masterpiece on the horror board? Anyway, I highly enjoyed this film and it's easily one of my favourite adaptations of King's library so far (mind you that I haven't seen every horror movie and that includes every SK movie). Sure the effects may have not held up that well and some decisions are more than questionable (most particularly the ending which I also got spoiled on :/), but everything else works. The writing, the acting, the monsters themselves, the atmosphere and even the violence. And besides, if you were in a batshit insane situation like in this, you'd most likely be thinking into doing things unclearly too. What does everyone else think? I agree. My question is about the black and white version. The dvd I have has it. Is it better than the color version? I've heard it said it is better. Maybe it just looks better or something. Well this was my first time seeing it, therefore I never saw the B&W version. Sounds pretty neat. But my DVD didn't have that feature.
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Jul 22, 2018 23:16:10 GMT
I agree. My question is about the black and white version. The dvd I have has it. Is it better than the color version? I've heard it said it is better. Maybe it just looks better or something. I often enjoy an older black and white film more than a newer, colour remake. For me at least, it has a more satisfying character and feel.
Also, the lack of colour can sometimes hide a wealth of sins when it comes to visual effects.
I think black and white photography looks better. Used even when color is available. 'Ed Wood' wouldn't be the same if shot in color.
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Post by ant-mac on Jul 22, 2018 23:18:16 GMT
I often enjoy an older black and white film more than a newer, colour remake. For me at least, it has a more satisfying character and feel.
Also, the lack of colour can sometimes hide a wealth of sins when it comes to visual effects.
I think black and white photography looks better. Used even when color is available. 'Ed Wood' wouldn't be the same if shot in color. I agree.
THE ELEPHANT MAN just wouldn't be the same either.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jul 23, 2018 1:39:11 GMT
It's my second favourite horror film from last decade and the finest Stephen King adaptation since the start of the century. Great characters, setting (somewhat reminiscent of Dawn of the Dead), acting and antagonists (both human and otherwise). It's a very intense piece of work. Frank Darabont actually manages to improve upon King's story. Absolutely love it.
10/10.
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Post by Nicko's Nose on Jul 23, 2018 3:33:29 GMT
Excellent movie. Love the super bleak ending.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jul 23, 2018 3:50:03 GMT
I hated it. First because the ending was spoiled, but even so, I would have hated it. The movie poster guy (I dont like it when a character is given such a geeky type of out of the blue kind of job--he's not an everyman) and his son get trapped in the supermarket. I dont recall him expressing much concern about his wife.
The crazy woman everyone despised. There is no way that in a situation like that, people would tolerate her shooting her mouth off. At the very least they would have threatened her, or gagged her.
The army cadet guy with the vampire look. After that guy gets cut in half--he is chatting away with the girl like they are in high school. Not realistic.
But even worse--the black lawyer who refused to look in the other room. Three people asked him to look, and he refused. That stretched credibility.
Then the crazy woman gets everyone worked up into a frenzy and they carry off the vampire cadet. Just ridiculous. I guess he was supposed to be gay? Transgender?
As for the ending--when going through a mist, the army really ought to sound a bugle or something to let people know. The ending was designed to make the guy look like a loser failure--with the woman on the truck watching him.
First time I watched it I tried to look for some clue--like maybe he was being too friendly with the woman in the store and this was like divine punishment or something... But no, I think the ending was just--we have to end with the white guy failing.
Worst kind of liberalized filmmaking.
Dial it down. Dial it way down.
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Post by Nicko's Nose on Jul 23, 2018 6:54:32 GMT
I hated it. First because the ending was spoiled, but even so, I would have hated it. The movie poster guy (I dont like it when a character is given such a geeky type of out of the blue kind of job--he's not an everyman) and his son get trapped in the supermarket. I dont recall him expressing much concern about his wife. The crazy woman everyone despised. There is no way that in a situation like that, people would tolerate her shooting her mouth off. At the very least they would have threatened her, or gagged her. The army cadet guy with the vampire look. After that guy gets cut in half--he is chatting away with the girl like they are in high school. Not realistic. But even worse--the black lawyer who refused to look in the other room. Three people asked him to look, and he refused. That stretched credibility. Then the crazy woman gets everyone worked up into a frenzy and they carry off the vampire cadet. Just ridiculous. I guess he was supposed to be gay? Transgender? As for the ending--when going through a mist, the army really ought to sound a bugle or something to let people know. The ending was designed to make the guy look like a loser failure--with the woman on the truck watching him. First time I watched it I tried to look for some clue--like maybe he was being too friendly with the woman in the store and this was like divine punishment or something... But no, I think the ending was just--we have to end with the white guy failing. Worst kind of liberalized filmmaking. Dial it down. Dial it way down. Well, that was.......... Unbelievably stupid.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jul 23, 2018 8:00:58 GMT
Well, that was.......... Unbelievably stupid. And your lack of articulated rebuttal backs up my position. Thanks!
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Post by Reynard on Jul 23, 2018 10:43:38 GMT
I'd say The Mist is probably my favorite horror film in the last decade. After I read the novella many years ago I remember thinking it would make a great movie or perhaps miniseries. Frank Darabont did a marvelous job on bringing the story to the big screen, nicely capturing the claustrophobia and fear of it all. It turned out to be a mostly faithful adaptation, which I really appreciated. Superb performances all around, especially by Marcia Gay Harden as the bible-thumping nutcase, and the monster effects were quite impressive. I have to disagree on the last point. The shoddy CGI kills it for me. I thought the bad monster effects really harmed the overall product. And I found some of Marcia Gay Harden's dialogue to be pretty weak and heavy handed. Overall, I did most like the movie, but it's got some issues. Haven't seen this in quite a while so no idea how the CGI fares these days, but Harden's character bothered me even when the movie was new. Her "religious nutjob" antics were completely out of place. Reminded me of Piper Laurie in Carrie. I often enjoy an older black and white film more than a newer, colour remake. For me at least, it has a more satisfying character and feel.
Also, the lack of colour can sometimes hide a wealth of sins when it comes to visual effects.
I think black and white photography looks better. Used even when color is available. 'Ed Wood' wouldn't be the same if shot in color. The Mist wasn't shot in black & white though, it was decolorized in post-production.
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Post by politicidal on Jul 26, 2018 23:39:32 GMT
One of the better King adaptations I've seen.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 4:36:05 GMT
Lots to like with The Mist...
Good story, some good acting, great use of Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance.
CGI was well ropey though, and the ending didn't quite work for me for some reason.
7/10
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Post by masterofallgoons on Jul 27, 2018 12:46:28 GMT
Lots to like with The Mist... Good story, some good acting, great use of Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance. CGI was well ropey though, and the ending didn't quite work for me for some reason. 7/10 Part of the reason, for me, was the performance of Thomas Jane. He is solid all the way through, but he really doesn't sell this moment effectively. You can see him really trying hard to act. He's trying to force himself to cry but can't really get there. It was hard to take seriously, beyond just the ultra-grim just-for-the-sake-of-it context.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 13:43:19 GMT
Lots to like with The Mist... Good story, some good acting, great use of Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance. CGI was well ropey though, and the ending didn't quite work for me for some reason. 7/10 Part of the reason, for me, was the performance of Thomas Jane. He is solid all the way through, but he really doesn't sell this moment effectively. You can see him really trying hard to act. He's trying to force himself to cry but can't really get there. It was hard to take seriously, beyond just the ultra-grim just-for-the-sake-of-it context. Maybe that's why it doesn't work for me, he can't carry the scene off convincingly?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 20:07:55 GMT
Excellent movie. Love the super bleak ending. ending is great.
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Post by teleadm on Jul 27, 2018 20:47:08 GMT
OK I got it! I need to rewatch it! and I don't mind.
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