Re: * THE MIST in Glorious Black & White! *

On Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:56:56 -0700 (PDT), huw.lines@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:


>***possible spoilers***
>
>
>I went to see this at the theatre yesterday, and I'm really glad I
>did. It was quite an experience, not least due to the surround sound
>system making it sound as though there really were people screaming
>and monsters attacking from every direction. The sight of that
>monstrous behemoth passing by over the car will stay with me forever,
>although I would've preferred if they'd shown slightly less of it (in
>King;s novella, we do not see the actual body).
>
>I liked this film a good deal, but I agree with you about the ending,
>Franklin. It felt false and manipulative to me.
>
>Huw
>
----- I agree about the ending. It was a cheap shot. Darabont could
have done much better. Interesting that most reviewers at AMAZON.COM
thought the ending was a "brilliant twist"