It will be worth seeing because it's from Frank Darabont, one of the few directors who manages to capture the spirit of King's works.
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I hear it's really disgustingly bloody. That's terrible, because I loved this story, have read it several times, and have been wishing for a movie version for years. I don't stomach fake gore well. For some reason, real-life gore doesn't bother me nearly so much.
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This was the first piece of fiction I'd ever read by Stephen King so I was excited to hear it was being made into a movie.
So far it looks like they're handling it really well. A good balance between the horror outside and the danger within.
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I'm pretty annoyed that Andre Braugher is again playing a bit character that dies quickly. Come on! I want to see Pembleton in action again!
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Oh, I will probably have to see this. Not typically the sort of movie I'd go see...but Frank Darabont...
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I like the story a lot, but not sure it will hold up well to a 2 hour movie. Guess we shall see!
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My first experience with the story was a story-on-tape, and I think it actually will translate well into a movie.
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I saw the movie yesterday. It may just be the best movie I've seen this year. I really, really liked it.
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I didn't find it to be weak by any means. I thought they did a very good job.
Obviously, no movie could truly grasp what the story does, but this came pretty close (for me at least).
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I liked the film, but obviously not as much as classic King adaptations like Stand By Me or The Shawshank Redemption. It ranks with Misery though. Maybe not?
I found the film genuinely creepy--I remember soon after seeing it I found myself driving on a particularly foggy night and I was quite freaked out.
I don't know how I feel about the film's ending. It gets you in the gut, sure, but I found it so extreme that I will certainly not be watching the film again. King's original ending would have been soooo much preferable, even if it would have led many in the audience to grumble.
But I liked the movie--it's certainly good for one solid viewing. And that shot of the super giant creature = amazing.
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quote:Originally posted by the_Somalian: I don't know how I feel about the film's ending. It gets you in the gut, sure, but I found it so extreme that I will certainly not be watching the film again. King's original ending would have been soooo much preferable, even if it would have led many in the audience to grumble.
I also got that vibe. It seemed as if they were trying to make the ending as visceral and depressing as possible. Here's hoping for alternate endings!
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