The Mist

[summer]

hi ive just watched the mist i really liked it

[Black Suit]

I'm sure there's been countless threads on this film but I've recently watched it again and I honestly have to say it gets better everytime..

It is a very well executed horror film that does not fall victim to cheesy dialogue, chesesy effects or cliche deaths.

One of the factors that made the film so good was Darabont's shooting crew, which he hired from the televison show The Shield. It gave the audience an in-your-face perspective that works beautifully.

Aside from the production aspect of it, the performaces by Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher and Thomas Jane were beyond exceptional.

Not to forget the supporting cast and the extras in the supermarket who became the real monsters of the film.

And of course the monsters.. When I first saw this in theaters I was so impressed with them. So original and and terrifying (always a good combination)

And the end.. some like it, some don't .. I love it. It couldn't have ended any other way..

thoughts?

[Mr Nobody]

I watched it again over the weekend, and even though it was only a couple of months since I saw it for the first time, it still held my attention from start to finish. Tbh, I wasn't sure it would, and that's always the big test for me.
I can say right now that this is a film I'll be watching in 10, 20, or even 30 years' time (you know, barring anything crap happening in the meantime ), and I honestly can't say the same for a hell of a lot of other stuff I've seen.
I just hope no one tries a reboot in about a decade or so's time. If they do, I might have to 're-boot' them in the ass.

[tillyn]

I must concur, the way Darabont films Steve's stories are amazing. His adaptations are bang on! I do not believe anyone has done the stories more justice them him. The ending did fit the story better, although i did remark at the end, "that's not how it ended!" It did fit better though.

[biodroid]

I agree, this was an excellent movie. I loved the atmosphere and tension that builds up. The monsters were freaky too and it was well acted, I could not stand that bible bashing women which means she did her job well.

[consumer]

i just didnt like the fact that the creatures were horribly cgi'd and we all knew that was coming at the end the tanks. but yes it was really good. i love also at the end the chick with the kids was rescued, everyone should have went along with her in the first place, would you? i sure as hell would have.

[crazycrashink]

I thought this was excellent. I mean they spend 75% of the time in a grocery store, and I'm still on the edge of my seat.

Marcia Gay Harden was PERFECT.... I despised her . I believe this may win the prize for my most hated movie character ever.

[Srbo]

I don`t know how Marcia Gay Harden wasn`t at least considered for an Academy Award for her portrayal here.
Even Kathy Bates was not much better (as Anne) then Marcia, IMO.

[adrianmarley]

I loved The Mist and thought the ending was perfect. Totally bleak and nihilistic. I left the cinema sapped of energy. I can't remember the last time a film made me feel that way. I have yet to see the black and white version which is included on the special edition DVD. I've heard it's very good indeed. I think Frank Darabont pretty much understands SK's work better than anyone.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes, I agree, it immediately became one of my favourite horror movies of all time.

I've only watched it once, so I think I'll watch it again later.

Farnk Darabont is IMO by far the best director for Sai Kin's stories, and I'm really looking forward to The Long Walk.

Long days and pleasant nights