The Mist

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GraemeWJun 16, 2008

Would of given it a couple of points more , if it wasn't the cheap trick of an ending , I do not need sugar sweetened , but 5 going out like that, unbelievable bunch of losers, the rest average b grade, not even funny, dialogue written Would of given it a couple of points more , if it wasn't the cheap trick of an ending , I do not need sugar sweetened , but 5 going out like that, unbelievable bunch of losers, the rest average b grade, not even funny, dialogue written by a 13 year old, but suppose that's Mr King, read him at that age. Don't mind my team losing as long as they play- bunch of losers… Expand

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FrancoisD.Jun 15, 2008

Lame from beginning to end. Horrible movie.

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JonathanR.Jun 15, 2008

I very much enjoyed this movie, it seemed as if it were a big-screen version of Half-Life 1 and 2 combined. As many things seemed to be taken from there: Tentacles, Dementional Warp-gates, Mist as well as many other things. The movie seemed I very much enjoyed this movie, it seemed as if it were a big-screen version of Half-Life 1 and 2 combined. As many things seemed to be taken from there: Tentacles, Dementional Warp-gates, Mist as well as many other things. The movie seemed to be bashing religion and the ending was horrible and leaves you feeling half enraged and half despaired.… Expand

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AlLMay 17, 2008

Disappointing on so many levels it's shameful. A talky morality bum-wipe broken up with action sequences so poorly staged and paced they bordered on tedious. The lengthy discussions that fill the rest of the film had me wearing out the Disappointing on so many levels it's shameful. A talky morality bum-wipe broken up with action sequences so poorly staged and paced they bordered on tedious. The lengthy discussions that fill the rest of the film had me wearing out the forward button. The CGI was deeply uneven- well animated but shoe-horned into some really crappy live-action mime. The creatures were especially disappointing, I was hoping for something truly demonic, but instead they're just bugs, only bigger. Marcia Gay Harden deserves an award for 'most annoying/overdone christian nutjob cliche in history'. The idea that this screeching lunatic could somehow be a charismatic figurehead in a time of crisis is laughable. And yes, I hated the ending. Any parent who thinks that the last act of the main character is in any way plausible needs to have their own children removed from their care.… Expand

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LexLMay 17, 2008

Overall the movie was good. I would of probably rated it an 8 if I didn't have a son myself. The father was so protective and passionate about saving his life, then makes a 2 minute decision to kill him. It was disturbing and I would of Overall the movie was good. I would of probably rated it an 8 if I didn't have a son myself. The father was so protective and passionate about saving his life, then makes a 2 minute decision to kill him. It was disturbing and I would of let it go until I saw all the Christian wannabes being saved by the military. Then I felt hatred. If that was their intentions then well done. But I won't watch it again… Expand

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EinarJ.May 9, 2008

Surprising. What I felt lacked in sci-fi horror, appeared in overly-religious persecution. The acting was overall, just amazing. And the end, despite being a bit obvious, made me sob a tear (anti-crying in the movies).. It was just.. great. Surprising. What I felt lacked in sci-fi horror, appeared in overly-religious persecution. The acting was overall, just amazing. And the end, despite being a bit obvious, made me sob a tear (anti-crying in the movies).. It was just.. great. Wow... Much better than I had expected.… Expand

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IanM.May 7, 2008

Absolutely appalling movie - offensively bad!! Rubbish plot, rubbish characters and rubbish script. The final 'twist' is also laughably bad. People will try and tell you this film is 'deep' and 'meaningful' with Absolutely appalling movie - offensively bad!! Rubbish plot, rubbish characters and rubbish script. The final 'twist' is also laughably bad. People will try and tell you this film is 'deep' and 'meaningful' with it's lazy attempt at social commentary. It's not. IT'S RUBBISH!!!!!!!… Expand

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TMay 6, 2008

I didn't see the first 10 minutes of the movie, but I feel like it didn't matter so much. I was also under the influence of alcohol when watching, which i thought would make it better...but it didn't. The acting is ho-hum, and I didn't see the first 10 minutes of the movie, but I feel like it didn't matter so much. I was also under the influence of alcohol when watching, which i thought would make it better...but it didn't. The acting is ho-hum, and every single horror-movie cliche you can think of is in this movie. Oh, and the special effects are bad. I will admit that I don't know much about the horror genre, but I feel like there can be so much better than this drivel.… Expand

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TommyP.Apr 27, 2008

As this movie was a Stephen King film, I will say my sister and i just finished up watching it. The acting and one sided thought process of the people in the film made me utterly "PISSED OFF" The Mist was the most annoying, and totally As this movie was a Stephen King film, I will say my sister and i just finished up watching it. The acting and one sided thought process of the people in the film made me utterly "PISSED OFF" The Mist was the most annoying, and totally against the way an actual human adult would act, let alone comunicate with eachother. I would not ask anyone to watch this flick. I have never gotten angry at a movie until now!… Expand

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CoryGApr 25, 2008

Good movie, but omg, what was up with the ending!?!?!?

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JoelR.Apr 15, 2008

Truly creepy, horrible in many instances. The characters were believable, and some you actually cared about. The feeling of hopelessness, sheer devastation, loss is felt throughout. The ending leaves you wrought over.

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MattG.Apr 15, 2008

This was a horrible cliche-riddled crap film. the ending did not fit.

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JeremyB.Apr 14, 2008

I was very impressed with this movie. Very scary and upsetting, especially as a married man with 2 young boys. The relationship between Thomas Jane and his son was very believable. Marcia Gay Harden was awesome. One of the best screen I was very impressed with this movie. Very scary and upsetting, especially as a married man with 2 young boys. The relationship between Thomas Jane and his son was very believable. Marcia Gay Harden was awesome. One of the best screen villains in a long time. Creature effects were very creepy, trying very hard to not show everything (ala: Jaws, War of the Worlds, Blairwitch). The movie knows that what is not seen is better. Ending was a major shock...and pitch perfect. Darabont is a great director. Super intense!!… Expand

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UweB.Apr 13, 2008

Rubbish... the ending was dreadful - why anyone couldn't see that coming a mile off I don't know. Generally poor effects, tediously over-acted, cardboard characters and shallow to boot. Just goes to show that quality horror is Rubbish... the ending was dreadful - why anyone couldn't see that coming a mile off I don't know. Generally poor effects, tediously over-acted, cardboard characters and shallow to boot. Just goes to show that quality horror is still hard to find.… Expand

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PeterB.Apr 8, 2008

Stumbles here and there, but otherwise creepy and intense. Although, it must be said, the movie is eventually betrayed by its Twilight ZOne ending.

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vs.dobbsApr 8, 2008

Goodness, this was horrible. I was laughing thru the entire thing. The dialogue was atrocious--among the worst I've ever heard. Hard to believe a pro screenwriter did this.

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TommyF.Apr 7, 2008

Big disappointment with a fat snooze.

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BilalY.Apr 7, 2008

The movie is full of crap. There are all sorts of monsters, the one's with tenticles, the spiders, the mosquitoes, you name it. Acting was not too impressive either. And dont even ask about the ending.

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keApr 6, 2008

The low reviews kept me away from this film in theaters, but once I rented it, I was surprised by how good the movie is. It's entertaining and scarier than any other shit out there right now. It's a really good Stephen King The low reviews kept me away from this film in theaters, but once I rented it, I was surprised by how good the movie is. It's entertaining and scarier than any other shit out there right now. It's a really good Stephen King adaptation and the acting strong. The ending is a little turn off, but the rest of the film make up for it. Watch the film >>>> It's f**king good.… Expand

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UlfE.Apr 5, 2008

The movie has truly scary moments and manages to create a hopeless and eerie atmosphere. It

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AlanM.Apr 5, 2008

A haunting vision that examines peoples' limits. Having read "The Mist" the same year Skeleton Crew came out, it has been to this day my favourite novella by King. As such, I'm well aware that the majority of film adaptations of A haunting vision that examines peoples' limits. Having read "The Mist" the same year Skeleton Crew came out, it has been to this day my favourite novella by King. As such, I'm well aware that the majority of film adaptations of King's work tend to bomb quite horribly. This movie, however, did not leave me with a sour taste after it was over. The premise of the military creating this havoc is by no means a new idea, yet with a mild suspension of belief it's plausible. The CGI, I admit, was certainly not up to the standards of today's big budget films but then I can easily understand that the terrors in the mist was not the primary conflict. No, that distinction was humanity's basic instincts. It would be folly to assume that society has the capacity to hunker down in any post-apocalyptic situation and easily overcome it's own shortcomings. As a species, we are all capable of mistakes, and when confronted by our worst fears (both imagined and real), every person will react differently. Everyone has a limit. At what point they reach that limit varies, and throughout the movie we are shown where those limits are. The dialogue, often criticized for being cliche, worked for me as it felt more realistic than what Hollywood tends to do with how people communicate to one another. The ending, while surprising different from the novella, did not take away anything from the movie. Nay, it was just another example of someone reaching their limit for dealing with something beyond their means. With news stories throughout the years regarding people who have faced their own tragedies and chosen the more horryifying result, is it any wonder we see the same here? Bottom line, if you think that we as a species are infallible, this move is not for you. If you were expecting a horror film with scary monsters, this film is not for you. If you are open to the idea that we, as people, are capable of giving up hope when we have reached our limits... then yes, this movie is for you.… Expand

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MattB.Apr 4, 2008

This movie had some excellent scenes (notably the spider one) and great character development. You know a film is good when you passionately hate and/or love some of the characters in it. What really blew me away was the ending... it was This movie had some excellent scenes (notably the spider one) and great character development. You know a film is good when you passionately hate and/or love some of the characters in it. What really blew me away was the ending... it was spectacular. You never see it coming and it is SO Stephen King!! The best ending to a horror movie ever. Period.… Expand

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JohnM.Apr 4, 2008

Wow, the uncompromising ending is why I would recommend this movie. It raises and exentuates the fact that this movie is about people, not monsters or "creatures from another world coming for BLOOD". Christians who are upset by this film Wow, the uncompromising ending is why I would recommend this movie. It raises and exentuates the fact that this movie is about people, not monsters or "creatures from another world coming for BLOOD". Christians who are upset by this film need to get a grip on the fact that just because a character, fictional or real, uses the words God or Bible to defend their terrible behavior doesn't make them Godly nor Christian. This movie is a character study that in the end punches you in the gut. Like life outside of Hollywood often does… Expand

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MikeC.Apr 3, 2008

The film does two things extremely well. First, you have to make the viewer want the bad guy (woman in this case) dead, really, really badly. Check. Second, it really pulls off the death to the living and no hope for all ending quite well. The film does two things extremely well. First, you have to make the viewer want the bad guy (woman in this case) dead, really, really badly. Check. Second, it really pulls off the death to the living and no hope for all ending quite well. That's why Invasion of The Bodysnatchers sticks with you forever. These kinds of endings are not common, so enjoy them.… Expand

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halbApr 3, 2008

Overall, very disappointing film.... probably because I had such high expectations for it. It's primary 'saving grace' is the ending. Unexpected and bleak and powerful. Those who hate the ending should just stay in their own Overall, very disappointing film.... probably because I had such high expectations for it. It's primary 'saving grace' is the ending. Unexpected and bleak and powerful. Those who hate the ending should just stay in their own sugar-coated disneyland of typical hollywood outcomes.… Expand

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JoeM.Mar 31, 2008

This is one of the stupidest movies I think I have ever seen. Do not waste you money especially if you spend 5 dollars at Blockbuster.

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JimR.Mar 31, 2008

The ending was totaly out of character with the other 120 mins of wasted time. We shut the DVD off the second he stepped out of the truck. This was no way to end this movie. I will never recommend this to my friends

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JackS.Mar 31, 2008

The monsters are a MacGuffin, the real creatures to fear are inside the store. This is a very good movie. People who dismiss it are missing the bigger picture. Marcia Gay Harden is spectacular, one of the greates female villans in the The monsters are a MacGuffin, the real creatures to fear are inside the store. This is a very good movie. People who dismiss it are missing the bigger picture. Marcia Gay Harden is spectacular, one of the greates female villans in the history of film. Just give this film a chance. You will not be disapointed.… Expand

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HeatherB.Mar 30, 2008

Out of touch dialog...the re-writers just massacred Kings novel...the messy dialog and the unrealistic character reactions were a constant distraction. The only reason I give it a 1 is for when Mrs. Carmody was shot in the gut and then in Out of touch dialog...the re-writers just massacred Kings novel...the messy dialog and the unrealistic character reactions were a constant distraction. The only reason I give it a 1 is for when Mrs. Carmody was shot in the gut and then in the head....that was the best part and the most realistic part of the whole movie....other then that, such a disappointment.… Expand

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KenN.Mar 30, 2008

Christians will not like the strong anti-christian themes and folks specifically wanting a super-gory bloody horror flick wont like all of the dialog. I liked the depressing ending myself because it was unexpected. The acting was better than Christians will not like the strong anti-christian themes and folks specifically wanting a super-gory bloody horror flick wont like all of the dialog. I liked the depressing ending myself because it was unexpected. The acting was better than usual in this genre. The film aspires to be more intellectual than the typical horror film and it almost succeeds. Almost.… Expand

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MicheleC.Mar 30, 2008

This movie had it's moments and could have been a pretty good movie if not for the absolute horrific ending. I have 2 young sons and this upset me to my core! The dumbest outcome I have ever seen in a movie.

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JohnL.Mar 30, 2008

I really liked this movie, i went into it expecting a lot considering the director (frank darabont) and it really did not disappoint.The horror genre seems like its geting harder and harder to do well and too many movies are taking I really liked this movie, i went into it expecting a lot considering the director (frank darabont) and it really did not disappoint.The horror genre seems like its geting harder and harder to do well and too many movies are taking influences from asian horror cinema and it was fresh in the beginning (the ring) but now the movies are all too similar in theme and mood and frankly the reviews speak for themselves those movies are terrible..As your watching this movie you really start to get scared, not because of whats jumping out from around a corner but from the ideas behind the story...that our worst fears are often found in ourselves..This is the best horror movie i have seen since frailty (2002)...i hope i dont have to wait another 6 years for another quality horror title… Expand

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NKMar 29, 2008

Not weighty enough to be the intellectual film Darabont wants it to be, not scary enough to be the horror film it should be. (And as ever, the monsters just aren't scary...)

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FloydH.Mar 29, 2008

Excellent. I had no idea this was the same director of the Shawshank Redemption, and the Green Mile. I almost avoided renting this DVD because it was 'a rental store exclusive' which to my mind seemed to impute box office or Excellent. I had no idea this was the same director of the Shawshank Redemption, and the Green Mile. I almost avoided renting this DVD because it was 'a rental store exclusive' which to my mind seemed to impute box office or critical failure. Had it not been a Stephen King book adaptation, starred Thomas Jane, and been lauded by Richard Roeper, and Pete Hammond - I would not have given it a second glance due to it's lack of critical acclaim. I can only conclude that the lack of critical acclaim is due in no small measure to its indictment of religion as a form of mental calcification. Why else? The acting was sterling. The monsters no less than macabre. The story singular with only a slight nod to the Silent Hill series. Why this film is important: It shines an caustic light onto the religious bias of an overwhelming number of film critics. I now know which film critics to avoid in the future when researching how to spend my last 350,640 hours.… Expand

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KhalidN.Mar 28, 2008

Awesome movie! the ending is about why people commit suicide, the pressure of hopelessness, the anit-happy ending that these modern horror movies fail to achieve, the mist has so much to say about modern society and there's freakin Awesome movie! the ending is about why people commit suicide, the pressure of hopelessness, the anit-happy ending that these modern horror movies fail to achieve, the mist has so much to say about modern society and there's freakin giant monsters.… Expand

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MarkJ.Mar 28, 2008

A nicely minimal movie that moves forward through the standard cliches, cheesecake dialog, and implausible decisions as creatively as it can. If it weren't for an absolute failure of an ending this would be the stuff of b-movie legends.

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SamJMar 24, 2008

To Me. It was a up and down movie with a STUPID ending. How could anyone shot there own kid and people you said you were going to save! Just plan Stupid

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LucyK.Mar 21, 2008

Absolute drivel. Condescending, frustrating, slow moving and disappointing. Two hours of my life I'll never get back.

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AdamC.Mar 20, 2008

127 minutes long? This film is a joke. Truly a steaming pile.

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JayH.Mar 19, 2008

Great horror flick, really scary and imaginatively done. Excellent special effects, good characters that are nicely defined, superb atmosphere. creepy and very engrossing.

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JohnOMar 17, 2008

I wonder if this would have seen the inside of a cinema were it not for Darabont's success with Green Mile and Shawshank. From the cheap production and second rate cast to the poor CGI, this film feels 'made for TV' right the I wonder if this would have seen the inside of a cinema were it not for Darabont's success with Green Mile and Shawshank. From the cheap production and second rate cast to the poor CGI, this film feels 'made for TV' right the way through. Good TV, (like watching a sci-fi/horror two hour special) but tv nonetheless.… Expand

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IanR.Mar 14, 2008

I thought it was a great movie, not like most horrors with a twist to make a happy ending, which can make a movie dull sometimes.

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PimpDMar 12, 2008

What a crappy movie!People who really thinks this is a scary movie, should se a pschologist. The only good this about this movie was the funny ending, just made me laugh. Bad acting, bad script and irritating characters.

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ArielGMar 8, 2008

It started off quite well, and built up a great chilling atmosphere. A feeling of dread and horror. Then it all went downhill from there. Bad special effects aside, the acting was atrocious - at the end the way the main character is shouting It started off quite well, and built up a great chilling atmosphere. A feeling of dread and horror. Then it all went downhill from there. Bad special effects aside, the acting was atrocious - at the end the way the main character is shouting is just plain unbelievable and silly. But the most frustrating thing to watch was the bad decisions the characters kept making over and over again. I know with movies like this, you have to suspend beliefs for a while, but the things they did was just unrealistic. The idea and the theme of the movie was good, but I just don't think it was executed the right way. A shame though, it could've been a great movie.… Expand

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WayneC.Feb 25, 2008

If you concentrate on the cheap special effects, you'll be disappointed; but if you read it as a modern morality tale -- how do we fight an enemy we cannot see or eawsily identify (?) -- then the film has some merit; the ending is If you concentrate on the cheap special effects, you'll be disappointed; but if you read it as a modern morality tale -- how do we fight an enemy we cannot see or eawsily identify (?) -- then the film has some merit; the ending is harrowing but just a bit this side of cliche (as in "we may have seen it somewhere else before but it still makes us wrench").… Expand

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SamN.Feb 22, 2008

The movie is by no means perfect, but it's extremely well made, with admirable performances and an astounding ending. Yet while the performances are admirable, they're certainly not perfect, and some of the dialouge doesn't The movie is by no means perfect, but it's extremely well made, with admirable performances and an astounding ending. Yet while the performances are admirable, they're certainly not perfect, and some of the dialouge doesn't help. Another thing bothered me was the fact that too much of the creatures were shown. It left little to the imagination, with the exception of the tentacle creature. As I mentioned before, the ending is absolutely phenomenal. I certainly hope those of you that disliked the ending weren't expecting a 'Ok, the mist has gone away, let's go home, lol' type of ending. If anything, the movie bitch slaps those of you that were expecting that. And, to Annie R. Marcia Gay Harden wasn't really a 'Christian'. She was more of a pagan.… Expand

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JakeW.Jan 20, 2008

This movie was fantastic and leaves a lot to the imagination. It's not your typical ending and heroes die. See it if you like shows like the outer Limits or the Twilight Zone.

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MariusS.Dec 26, 2007

Steven King at his best,. I truly enjoyed this movie, excellent!

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BoscoO.Dec 26, 2007

I'm usually the person watching suspenseful movies between parted fingers, but THIS movie didn't even make me flinch- It was totally ridiculous and frustrating to the point that I ***couldn't believe*** all the hype I read I'm usually the person watching suspenseful movies between parted fingers, but THIS movie didn't even make me flinch- It was totally ridiculous and frustrating to the point that I ***couldn't believe*** all the hype I read prior to going to see it. TOTALLY FRUSTRATING!!! I was so aggravated by the time it was over and wished I had those couple hours back to do something more interesting- like watching paint dry.… Expand

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MikeSDec 14, 2007

Having read the story a few years ago, I was very interested in watching this movie, even with the mixed reviews it got. I thought it was very well done, and the creatures were terrifying, each more gruesome than the last! The tentacles were Having read the story a few years ago, I was very interested in watching this movie, even with the mixed reviews it got. I thought it was very well done, and the creatures were terrifying, each more gruesome than the last! The tentacles were a bit unconvincing, but other than that, excellent special effects. Tension mounting as the people got more and more frazzled by the experience, until the protagonists were forced to leave for fear of what the others in the store would do to them, and barely escape with their lives. The main character makes a snap decision during the escape that leads to having to make a difficult decision later. The ending was an emotional kick in the gut (different from the short story) , very unexpected!… Expand

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BillyS.Dec 11, 2007

The only person who could make a great movie of a King book was Kubrick, and he changed the screenplay so drastically that The Shining became his own. The Mist is the latest and this time Frank Darabont comes closer than anyone since in The only person who could make a great movie of a King book was Kubrick, and he changed the screenplay so drastically that The Shining became his own. The Mist is the latest and this time Frank Darabont comes closer than anyone since in capturing the claustrophobic fear of a King book, but it's the special effects in this one that cheapen the whole film and take away from the real story of people trapped inside a supermarket where evil lurks in a fog outside. Marcia Gay Harden is impressive as a Bush-like fanatical Christian with delusions of grandeur who becomes more of a threat than the tentacled creatures outside. As unbelievable as the ending was, I did like the way Darabont didn't sugar coat it. It ain't The Shining folks, but it's the best King adaptation since.… Expand

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VanessaC.Dec 11, 2007

Awesome movie with great metaphors and a shocker ending!

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meyouDec 10, 2007

Since there was little to no music to set the scene, you only went by the visual effects. Without the creepy lead-up music, the "scary" parts were not very scary. After the zealot gets shot in the stomach, an audience member yells out "shoot Since there was little to no music to set the scene, you only went by the visual effects. Without the creepy lead-up music, the "scary" parts were not very scary. After the zealot gets shot in the stomach, an audience member yells out "shoot her in the head!" We all laughed histerically when Olly did just that! Very predictable and funny - Never was I scared.… Expand

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ChadS.Dec 9, 2007

"The Mist" reminded me of the original "Twilight Zone" when Rod Serling experimented with a one-hour format. Both, the anthology show and current Stephen King adaptation, undoubtedly are overlong and overstays its welcome. Reminiscent of "The Mist" reminded me of the original "Twilight Zone" when Rod Serling experimented with a one-hour format. Both, the anthology show and current Stephen King adaptation, undoubtedly are overlong and overstays its welcome. Reminiscent of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street", "The Mist" even has a twist ending that punches you in the gut. Give the film its due; the political allegory might be a little hackneyed, but at least the film tries to be relevant as well as entertaining. Brent Norton(Andre Braugher) is like a member of President Bush's administration who ignores the people who are better informed and ends up getting his followers killed. "The Mist" also reminds people that American has its share of religious zealots; it's not just Iraq. As Mrs. Carmody, Marcia Gay Harden is such a showstopper, her performance feels better suited for the stage. She gives "The Mist" that filmed-play feel. Mrs. Carmody and Brent are the real monsters, not that squid thing(hey, NBC already gave us "The Beast", this monster is like SNL's Land Shark) who kills without prejudice. Rhetoric is what gets us killed.… Expand

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MatthewU.Dec 9, 2007

A great adaptation of a great short story.

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vidManDec 8, 2007

When I first saw the trailer I though it was another "Storm of the Century." And when you see the movie it seems to have influences from that story as well as possibly a few video games. But it all ties together nicely, eventually finding When I first saw the trailer I though it was another "Storm of the Century." And when you see the movie it seems to have influences from that story as well as possibly a few video games. But it all ties together nicely, eventually finding it's own identity. At it's worst, the stupidity of some characters may actually aggravate the audience. The monsters are obviously CG. Overall, this movie has an interesting point of view, tension filled scenes, and unexpected results. Good movie.… Expand

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BoydM.Dec 6, 2007

How are you people even rating this movie?? I can't even find the proper words to say how absolutely insanely bat sh!t crazy this horrible movie was. The plot line just made me feel disgusted that I actually went to this movie. The How are you people even rating this movie?? I can't even find the proper words to say how absolutely insanely bat sh!t crazy this horrible movie was. The plot line just made me feel disgusted that I actually went to this movie. The acting was an insult to pre-schoolers. And the ending?? My god, the ending. Are you kidding me?!… Expand

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PhilB.Dec 3, 2007

The feeling of "surrealness" that the movie captures is exceptional. There are not too many moments where the characters are doing something stupid to move the story along. As you watch you end up feeling lost/helpless just as the story The feeling of "surrealness" that the movie captures is exceptional. There are not too many moments where the characters are doing something stupid to move the story along. As you watch you end up feeling lost/helpless just as the story intends you too. (NO SPOILERS HERE) The ending just floors you...the whole movie just floors you. Whether you think the "monsters" are cheesy or unbelievable, that is not the point as the whole situation is unbelievable, but the movie does a great job of showing you a believable story in an unbelievable situation. Not the best, but definitely worth watching if you like movies with good stories. Horror fans might not like it because it is not a true horror. Action fans might not like it because there is not enough action. This is a good story, with good acting, direction and cinematography.… Expand

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BenB.Dec 3, 2007

What a great horror movie this is, an homage to the old style classics that not only were unafraid to take risks, but to tell an actual story, one that didn't rely on the body count and gore and sex and drugs and pretty much every other What a great horror movie this is, an homage to the old style classics that not only were unafraid to take risks, but to tell an actual story, one that didn't rely on the body count and gore and sex and drugs and pretty much every other kind of trash out there that eventually took over the genre, but on pure, unadulterated suspense. What makes 'The Mist' work isn't in it's monsters (which are a visual delight), or in it's gore (which is actually effective and disturbing, something Eli Roth should take note), or even in it's scares (which are certainly nerve jangling)… Expand

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TerrinB.Dec 2, 2007

Solid story line (believable as far as monster movies go)Silly ending based on the character of the father of the kid.His survival instinct would not allow him to do what he did prematurely.

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SébastienC.Dec 2, 2007

Really bad. The director tried to instillate some social psychology (how humans behave in a life or death situation) into a fantastic/horror movie. The idea was good, but was very poorly implemented. Unsubtle close-ups and would-be realistic Really bad. The director tried to instillate some social psychology (how humans behave in a life or death situation) into a fantastic/horror movie. The idea was good, but was very poorly implemented. Unsubtle close-ups and would-be realistic shaky camera, stereotyped characters, laughable lines, predictable events (apart for the end), and the usual overflow of disgusting scenes traditionally seen in mediocre horror movies. Even a non-hollywoodian and original end cannot make a poor movie better. Stay away from it.… Expand

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MichaelL.Dec 2, 2007

At last, a smart, scary, fearless American horror film. 2007 has been a bleak year for terror, and with critics anointing the ghastly "1408" and the dumb-dumb "The Host" as brilliant, I wasn't expecting much from "The Mist". I was At last, a smart, scary, fearless American horror film. 2007 has been a bleak year for terror, and with critics anointing the ghastly "1408" and the dumb-dumb "The Host" as brilliant, I wasn't expecting much from "The Mist". I was mistaken. Excellent acting (Bravo, Marcia Gay Harden!), some jump-out-of-your seat jolts, and an all-too real ending make this the best creepshow I've seen since 2006's "The Descent". Simple-minded viewers who need a "let's kick some Martian butt!" all-American ending will be angry at the conclusion of this film... good! Thank God Darabont had the clarity of vision to see this thing through to its (blessedly non-heavy metal soundtrack) closing credits.… Expand

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LizT.Dec 1, 2007

Abundance applauce actually errupted in our theater when Mrs. Carmody was shot. The ending was horrible! What it lacked was exection. People laughed at David's screaming/moaning because it was so unrealistic. And the fact that the army Abundance applauce actually errupted in our theater when Mrs. Carmody was shot. The ending was horrible! What it lacked was exection. People laughed at David's screaming/moaning because it was so unrealistic. And the fact that the army magically showed up unscathed and immediately saved the day by clearingup all fog and monsters was completely surreal. However, the fact that David had just shot his son and murdered three others, seconds before rescue, made me feel like I had been punched in the gut. And that reaction, even tainted by substaindard execution, was worth the $9.… Expand

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joerDec 1, 2007

i went to this film kicking and screaming the whole way. i was off base. tremendous movie with outstanding performances and a gut-wrenching finish. Highlky recommended!

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PhilS.Dec 1, 2007

A terrifric movie for several reasons and one the best scary films in years.

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AlaricP.Dec 1, 2007

I think this is a great movie. I don't like movies with a bunch of gore, like Saw, Hostel, or other torture porn movies. But this movie has only one or two instances of gore, so I like it for staying a thriller. But that's not all. I think this is a great movie. I don't like movies with a bunch of gore, like Saw, Hostel, or other torture porn movies. But this movie has only one or two instances of gore, so I like it for staying a thriller. But that's not all. The cinematography is great. The camera is always moving around, just adding to the feeling to the movie. I am a loyal fan of Stephen King, and this movie stays true to the story. Although the ending is a little upsetting, it is a good one. I can't recommend this movie enough.… Expand

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UliD.Nov 30, 2007

Sorry. but , like nearley all Stephen King Films -> worse than the book. for me , as a european watcher, this film is more a propagandistic film than one close to the story. i have read this book ( or a part of it , as in the german form , Sorry. but , like nearley all Stephen King Films -> worse than the book. for me , as a european watcher, this film is more a propagandistic film than one close to the story. i have read this book ( or a part of it , as in the german form , you just can have it combined with some other short stories) and i even tried to make my own theorie of makin a theatre production out of it ( but i missed , because it went too funny). i have to say - (sorry my english is not very good) the latest poin where i was depressed by this film was after the action when the alien with flys came in inthe supermarket. If i can remember exactly the action with mrs carmody didn`happen in the book like this. ( for me a kind of pathetic action, which is made to solidarize the creationists in the US )i don ´t know if S.K. would like to have it that way... another thing is the animation and the look, - toomuch cgi which takes away the best of the story. you(guys from teh film), woul have been dine better to make more strange sequences from actions and cuts we all know, (in the supermarket ) (especially there !!!) instead of wasting toomuch time by animating sceneries ..i read this book oftenenough, butmaybe european guys have another taste of sth. like . that but i have to say ( for me ) -> finally i have expected more.… Expand

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EdG.Nov 29, 2007

What started as a slow film that had me wondering what I got myself into, soon became a pleasure to watch with one of the best endings to a movie I have ever seen.

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PJ.Nov 28, 2007

Hands down, one of the scariest films I've seen (and I'm not easily scared at a movie). People were cheering, screaming, and clapping. The ending was heart wrenching and, from what I understand, not the ending that was in the Hands down, one of the scariest films I've seen (and I'm not easily scared at a movie). People were cheering, screaming, and clapping. The ending was heart wrenching and, from what I understand, not the ending that was in the original short story.… Expand

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ManniB.Nov 28, 2007

Great adaptation of King, with inteligent and preety depressing ending. Another fantastic movie from Darabont.

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DanielC.Nov 28, 2007

Maybe my expectations were low. Maybe I just thought it was better than most horror films out there today.

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AnnieR.Nov 28, 2007

It was an ok movie, but the ending made me want to slap a baby. Seriousely It sucked I am depressed now. That and it made christians look likt A$$holes, which they are not. I am glad they shot her.

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CablesNov 28, 2007

Marcia Gay Harden's character is one of the most annoying characters i've ever seen in a movie and she needed to take an exit MUCH earlier. Some parts of this movie were laugh out loud terrible. Some parts were just creepy. The Marcia Gay Harden's character is one of the most annoying characters i've ever seen in a movie and she needed to take an exit MUCH earlier. Some parts of this movie were laugh out loud terrible. Some parts were just creepy. The special effects were also laugh out loud bad. It's a rare case of a completely average movie with a pretty good ending (even if it was terribly depressing).… Expand

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MikeR.Nov 28, 2007

I agree with those of you that felt the ending was ridiculous. It was not the ending that King gives it in the novella. Up until that last scene, I thought that the production was well acted, tight, the two hours for me flew by, and I I agree with those of you that felt the ending was ridiculous. It was not the ending that King gives it in the novella. Up until that last scene, I thought that the production was well acted, tight, the two hours for me flew by, and I thought that the special effects were about average. they certainly had me on the edge of my seat during the tentacle scene. The last scene was a major disappointment for me. It was obviously a hallucination, since you would NOT have the both the miltary and town civilian heading TOWARD the town as it is being cleared, plus no one acknowledged his presence. But why go it that direction, leaving it open ended as King does in the novella works best, but the devastating ending of the movie, without the final oddly out of place scene, had me tearing up, at a horror film yet. By the way, I do not get the whole "ridiculous plot line" argument. It is horror after all, but it does need to be consistent and logically progress. Up until the last scene it was as outstanding movie for it type.… Expand

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MoeP.Nov 27, 2007

Good God... This is perhaps the most faithful reproduction of any King story that I have seen. Having read the novella many years ago, wishing someone would make a film from it, I am impressed. Although the ending, the ending, the ending... Good God... This is perhaps the most faithful reproduction of any King story that I have seen. Having read the novella many years ago, wishing someone would make a film from it, I am impressed. Although the ending, the ending, the ending... Whoa... Overall, great movie, and surprisingly good acting for a horror flick. My apologies to any offended actors, but I mean that as a true compliment. This is a wildly surreal story, and getting the right feel is a very delicate process. The main protagonist is like a suburban Henry Rollins, if you can imagine such a thing. Very cool. I think you'll like it.… Expand

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JohnMNov 26, 2007

The movie was good for a while but it grew increasingly ridiculous and the ending was so far from what any real person with sense would do. If you are a fan of quitters watch this awful movie.

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LisaLNov 26, 2007

The scariest movie I have every seen! The ending is incredible, the monsters are genuinely terrifying, and the plot is phenomenal. I loved every minute of this terrifying thriller!

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Jdaz2Nov 25, 2007

This a good popcorn movie, it makes you jump in certain spots and makes you laugh in others. I like the end because it doesn't wrap it up with a pretty bow. I think Jim M. took it to seriously, just enjoy the movie for what it is.

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JohnN.Nov 25, 2007

That ending was absolutely, unforgivably ridiculous. The special effects were terrible. And Marcia Gay Hardon was unwatchable. But that ending. Oh My God! You have got to be kidding me!

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BCguy85Nov 25, 2007

this is what movies are about. getting people passionate about a movie. when I'm in a theater and people are cheering when things are happening you know it's got a good impact. it's also nice to have endings you don't see coming.

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JonathanF.Nov 24, 2007

Charmingly ridiculous. Sometimes just plain ridiculous. And the rest of the time outright terrible.

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JenniferC.Nov 24, 2007

I think that it was a pretty good movie being adapted from Stephen King. It left you thinking "Could I ever do that if I was him?". It's scary what fear brings out of people.

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TomP.Nov 24, 2007

Hard to believe the guy who did Shawshank Redemption also did this inept adaptation of a good Stephen King story. I give it two points for a couple of okay action scenes, but the other 95% of the movie was painfully bad. I sat through it Hard to believe the guy who did Shawshank Redemption also did this inept adaptation of a good Stephen King story. I give it two points for a couple of okay action scenes, but the other 95% of the movie was painfully bad. I sat through it just to see the supposedly shocking ending, which was as big a mistake as actually bying a ticket in the first place. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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J.B.Nov 24, 2007

Generally it's one of the better and most faithful of Stephen King adaptations. Some of the character development slows the movie down a 'bit, but without that development the characters and the dynamics of the group would seem Generally it's one of the better and most faithful of Stephen King adaptations. Some of the character development slows the movie down a 'bit, but without that development the characters and the dynamics of the group would seem more as if they were all following a script rather than their reactions developing from the situation. Marcia Gay Harden's character is not as ham-fisted as a lesser director would have allowed her to be, and Thomas Jane makes the hero a well-rounded character. The ending, serves more as a flip-side view of the original story while preserving the dark tone - and it still works as one of those ironic "gotcha", "Twilight Zone" type endings. The movie shows us just enough of what's in the mist as it cinematically should in adapting this story, and the score is wonderfully spare and moody (and I loved that there was no pop-tune over the end credits, just the background sound effects to leave you in a pensive mood, the same as the original story. I've hoped for a long time they could adapt this King story well, and I'm not disappointed.… Expand

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RussWNov 24, 2007

I always thought the short story The Mist would make a great movie and it didn't disappoint. Great tension and effects and a very daring ending that outdid the original book.

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sarahNov 24, 2007

this movie is one of the best movies i've seen in a long time! i loved the way the director set up the tension and you could feel it. its like you don't know whats gonna happen next. overall the film was amazing! i will buy it the this movie is one of the best movies i've seen in a long time! i loved the way the director set up the tension and you could feel it. its like you don't know whats gonna happen next. overall the film was amazing! i will buy it the day it comes out on dvd!… Expand

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RyanN.Nov 24, 2007

Great investigation into how groups of people may react in extreme situations. Monster CG not as realistic as it could have been, but creepy mood achieved through use of the actual mist.

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RobertC.Nov 24, 2007

Whoa. The Mist, Frank Darabont's newest film version of a Stephen King tale, is a kick in the gut. Adapted from a nearly flawless novella originally published in the Kirby McCauley edited 1983 anthology DARK FORCES, The Mist recalls Whoa. The Mist, Frank Darabont's newest film version of a Stephen King tale, is a kick in the gut. Adapted from a nearly flawless novella originally published in the Kirby McCauley edited 1983 anthology DARK FORCES, The Mist recalls George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead for sheer apocalyptic dread. Moreover, like Romero's film, The Mist owns an ending brutal in its anguish. Whereas King's novella ends with ambiguity concerning the survival of the characters and the world, Darabont's film serves a clear denoument that leaves the viewer emotionally exhausted, helpless, and weirdly satisfied. I left the theater satisfied that I'd seen a nearly perfect horror film whose intact and intelligent subtext and resonance is difficult to find at today's multiplex. I also left the theater satisfied that the filmmakers respected me as a member of the audience. Like Night and James Gunn's Slither, The Mist is bright, intellectual popcorn horror steeped deeply in the human condition. Darabont utilises the "desert island" trope as creatively as Romero did in 1968. This trope strands several people in a place where there is little or no chance of escape and allows the human part of them to take over. Greed, cowardice, need for order, all these things rise to the surface and the people trapped in the island become dangerous. In the case of Romero's and Darabont's films, the people trapped in the farmhouse and grocery store become more dangerous than the ghouls and creepy other-dimensional crawlies who wish to consume them. More importantly, like Romero, Darabont doesn't flinch in presenting an ending that belongs more in the European ouvre of Austria's Michael Haneke than in a Hollywood film. Perhaps the Weinstein brothers, who produced, understand that The Mist is material in need of a resonant and stunning denoument to respect every action and death occurring throughout the story. Regardless, go and see this movie! You will not regret it.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Nov 23, 2007

What an ending. That's all I can even say about it. I never want to see it again, it was painful to watch, but so worth it. It's a really interesting look into the mindset of desperate people, more than it is a typical King horror flick.

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LeeL.Nov 23, 2007

This was garbage, without a single authentic reaction from any of the actors, warmed-over horror cliches without an ounce of fresh air, and absurd pretension pawned off as knowing social commentary. Maybe it would work for five-year-olds.

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AaronB.Nov 23, 2007

This movie is interesting in that it allows for different readings. If you are looking for a few laughs, which a good horror movie should give you, then you are in for a few. If you are looking a movie to push the envelope then don't This movie is interesting in that it allows for different readings. If you are looking for a few laughs, which a good horror movie should give you, then you are in for a few. If you are looking a movie to push the envelope then don't see the Mist. What you'll find instead is a look at the worst humanity has to offer. The monsters for the most part are irrelevant. They are a means to the movie. Its actually the mist and that which it revels, ironically enough, that is at the center of this movie. Given enough push, humanity if capable of almost anything. King has shown us this before in books and movies. Within us there is the possibility for good. However, as any paradox, there has to be two sides. Human nature allows for an immense amount of bad as well. On the surface this movie may come off a little dismal and at times cheesy. But dig deeper and you will find an interesting message. No matter what you take away from this film, whether it be the monsters or the mist, this movie is something to think about.… Expand

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MattFNov 23, 2007

The mist while not a horror, is completely suspenseful and disturbing, the ending, which changed from the book works like a breath of fresh air. The creatures looked terrifying the effects worked well and Thomas Jane gives his usual solid The mist while not a horror, is completely suspenseful and disturbing, the ending, which changed from the book works like a breath of fresh air. The creatures looked terrifying the effects worked well and Thomas Jane gives his usual solid performance. Finally a Stephen King horror done right! Please so see this and save R rated horror!… Expand

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JimM.Nov 22, 2007

Seriously the worst movie of all time. Full of worthless cliches from every terrible horror movie you've ever seen. At all costs you should avoid this movie. To quote a line from the movie...if i wanted to see something this bad I would Seriously the worst movie of all time. Full of worthless cliches from every terrible horror movie you've ever seen. At all costs you should avoid this movie. To quote a line from the movie...if i wanted to see something this bad I would "squat down and sh.t one out myself."… Expand

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MidgardD.Nov 22, 2007

9/10 stars. Wonderful adaptation that followed the plot very closely with an added ending that shocks and amazes. The film was trying to show who the true monsters in the story are, and it clearly wasn't the supernatural creatures that 9/10 stars. Wonderful adaptation that followed the plot very closely with an added ending that shocks and amazes. The film was trying to show who the true monsters in the story are, and it clearly wasn't the supernatural creatures that arrived with the mist.… Expand

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DrewL.Nov 22, 2007

The first half was terrific! One of the most tense movies to come along in years! The, the more we saw of the creatures, the less scary and more stupid the movie became. I wish Darabont continued with the tone he established in the first The first half was terrific! One of the most tense movies to come along in years! The, the more we saw of the creatures, the less scary and more stupid the movie became. I wish Darabont continued with the tone he established in the first half, instead of going effects crazy. 'Dreamcatcher' was better than this, because that movie didn't take itself seriously...it knew it was a B grade monster movie. 'The Mist' tries to have its cake and eat it too. Now I haven't seen all adaptations, but this is the worst adaptation of a King novel yet. The biggest disappointment of 2007.… Expand

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RickC.Nov 22, 2007

A wicked little horror flick with a good cast, authentic reactions, consequences of actions, deft camera work, music that stays largely ambient, decent special effects, a terrific "villain," an assortment of Lovecraftian monsters and a A wicked little horror flick with a good cast, authentic reactions, consequences of actions, deft camera work, music that stays largely ambient, decent special effects, a terrific "villain," an assortment of Lovecraftian monsters and a polarizing ending. What's not to like?! The most fun I've had at a monster movie since The Host.… Expand

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ChaseK.Nov 22, 2007

Bad special effects, bad acting, pretty much a complete, total misfire. It just feels like it should have gone straight to DVD...or TV.

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BetsyM.Nov 21, 2007

The Mist has always been one of my favorite King stories and I was really happy that I also enjoyed the movie (unlike The Shining which really distorted the book). As a horror movie The Mist is right on target. Suspense and creatures abound. The Mist has always been one of my favorite King stories and I was really happy that I also enjoyed the movie (unlike The Shining which really distorted the book). As a horror movie The Mist is right on target. Suspense and creatures abound. I liked the character development and the behavior of the characters as the tension grew. The ending, while disturbing, was perfect for making one think about the various paths people take and decisions they make. Overall a wonderful movie.… Expand

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