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SquidPuppet · 01-02-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MCT

It was so depressing to see how badly we as an American movie going populace have been brainwashed to expect a storybook happy ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the good guys come in to save the day in every movie. The ending was powerful. Anyone who says the ending ruined it for them needs to deprogram themselves.

+1,000,000

It was brave, genius and epic on a personal scale. The ending made the rest of the movie mean 10 times as much.

AKORIS · 01-02-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

+1,000,000

It was brave, genius and epic on a personal scale. The ending made the rest of the movie mean 10 times as much.

I agree that the ending made the movie mean a lot but I see movies to be
entertained (I thought that was what movies were made for). Deprogram
ourselves??? Are you kidding?
This was a well made movie, I cared about the characters. I'm a father and
have 2 boys. This ending may have been powerfully effective but it
was nasty, depressing, cynical, and mean-spirited. It made me depressed for days after seeing it.
Put me in the "hated it" camp (there seem to be only 2 reactions to this movie
from all the posts I've read)

gear · 01-02-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

I agree that the ending made the movie mean a lot but I see movies to be
entertained (I thought that was what movies were made for). Deprogram
ourselves??? Are you kidding?
This was a well made movie, I cared about the characters. I'm a father and
have 2 boys. This ending may have been powerfully effective but it
was nasty, depressing, cynical, and mean-spirited. It made me depressed for days after seeing it.
Put me in the "hated it" camp (there seem to be only 2 reactions to this movie
from all the posts I've read)

When you wrote:

"his ending may have been powerfully effective but it was nasty, depressing, cynical, and mean-spirited. It made me depressed for days after seeing it. "

I have three boys and you expressed my exact feelings.

JamesKurtovich · 01-02-2009, 09:34 PM

It's one of those that pits the Christian villain against humanistic, easy-goin' secular folk.

mattstat · 01-02-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by popcornninja

Just ordered $12.99 @ inetvideo.com

Good price ! Hope you enjoy the movie, it is a great movie, and IMO a great ending. One of my fav. movies of the year.

Psychonaut · 01-02-2009, 11:40 PM

I loved the ending. As said earlier, the story was good but the ending really made it for me.

hendersd · 01-02-2009, 11:51 PM

I like the story as originally written. The "radio drama" by ZBS media from the 90's was terrific. This filmed version ruins the mood with a ham fisted ending.
I still love the whole idea, but this director just couldn't resist putting his stamp on the story by totally altering it. The subtlety of the original ending haunted me. This one just made me roll my eyes.

Moefiz · 01-02-2009, 11:54 PM

Rented this when it was first release on blu...very good movie with a solid ending.Have to ask yourself what would you do if you was placed in the same situation.
I finally got it at a good price from Amazon over the holidays,its was a must own in my book.

jc480 · 01-03-2009, 12:00 AM

First off...I liked this movie alot.

Lastly, I agree with Akoris. I'm a dad and the ending of this movie bothered me alot. Not to give away anything...but once you see the ending you will know exactly what we're talking about.

I don't enjoy movies that have this specific sort of thing in them. The ending is the only thing that keeps me from wanting this without reservation.

Ashley · 01-03-2009, 01:31 AM

I didn't think I would like this movie, but ended up loving it. The ending is horrible though.

Mobe1969 · 01-03-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jc480

First off...I liked this movie alot.

Lastly, I agree with Akoris. I'm a dad and the ending of this movie bothered me alot. Not to give away anything...but once you see the ending you will know exactly what we're talking about.

I don't enjoy movies that have this specific sort of thing in them. The ending is the only thing that keeps me from wanting this without reservation.

Yeah, I'm the same. I'm not a dad, but can empathise, and found the ending in no way believable. I would fight to the bitter end for loved ones. There is no way you'd do that. No way at all. I find it odd any camp that thinks the ending was brilliant. It was as believable as the Pope having a threesome with the Olsen Twins on Pay Per View.

Up to then though, it was a fantastic film. I just wish there was an alternate ending...

DrinkMore · 01-03-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MCT

It was so depressing to see how badly we as an American movie going populace have been brainwashed to expect a storybook happy ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the good guys come in to save the day in every movie. The ending was powerful. Anyone who says the ending ruined it for them needs to deprogram themselves.

Exactly. It was a superb movie with a worthy ending to boot!

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

I agree that the ending made the movie mean a lot but I see movies to be
entertained (I thought that was what movies were made for). Deprogram
ourselves??? Are you kidding?
This was a well made movie, I cared about the characters. I'm a father and
have 2 boys. This ending may have been powerfully effective but it
was nasty, depressing, cynical, and mean-spirited. It made me depressed for days after seeing it.
Put me in the "hated it" camp (there seem to be only 2 reactions to this movie
from all the posts I've read)

mean-spirited?

You prefer that everyone drive off into the sunset happy go lucky and everything A OK? Seriously? What would you do in that situation? Wait to be killed and not know the fate of your kids after your dead or save them the horror and pain and do it yourself?

I have said it many times before - the ending captures what we are as humans today. No patience for anything, quick to judge without comprehension of what is being thought about, etc etc. Greedy and think of nobody else but ourselves. Selfish.

If he would have waited just 2 more minutes - all would have been well. He didn't. Greed and selfishness took hold.

If you parents knew you were going to die and your kids were with you and they were going to die as well, how would you handle it?

Facts of life. There is no Disney fairy tale here.

I have watched this movie many times and it is an excellent film every time I see it. Makes you sad that people are like that but it's so true.

TheForce8686 · 01-03-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by popcornninja

I've heard such mixed things on this movie, reviews appear to be generally good 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, but have heard many dislike the CGI and the rest of the movie. I'm usually a fan of horror movies but have been disappointed with most of them of recent (Hostel, Saw movies, etc).

I'd like to here your opinions and ultimately is The Mist worth a blind buy?

NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

That is my opinion. Way to religious and preachy for me.

clrb15 · 01-03-2009, 05:32 AM

I have been wanting to buy this movie on BR SO BAD!!!!

Movie was amazing in terms of it's layout and set-up: a suspense/horror movie that presents itself as a play having it set on a very minimal stage (a town store) with it's sharp dialogue and interesting characters. Marcia Gay Harden's character in particular so menacing and IMO is in the league with other classic villaious characters ever to hit the silver screen!

Offender_Mullet · 01-03-2009, 06:27 PM

The Mist is a horror movie which has great character development, which is something that's almost never done in the genre. Frank Darabont (director/screenplay writer) is the man!

I'm glad Darabont changed the ending from Stephen King's novella. It's BRUTAL.....but it was all about making a choice.

kabukijoe · 01-04-2009, 05:23 PM

The Mist is a suspensful movie, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The ending is really unexpected and jaw dropping, I personally thought it was good but you'll either love it or hate it. Overall I would recomend this movie to any horror fan... it's definitly better than Hostel or any of the 17 Saw movies.

Tarl · 01-04-2009, 06:00 PM

Good movie and a brilliant ending IMHO. One of the best films based on King's material.

pacificvibes · 01-04-2009, 06:07 PM

I loved the ending

[Show spoiler]

It is a great movie.

DeeChizzle · 01-04-2009, 06:41 PM

Nothing special. Maybe it was just me but I had a hard time believing this was a Frank Darabont movie. It felt like a low budget made for TV movie.

Mobe1969 · 01-04-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

If you parents knew you were going to die and your kids were with you and they were going to die as well, how would you handle it?

That is the issue. You would keep fighting for your loved ones. Only a sociopath would have done what he did, and that is incongruous with how he was portrayed throughout the rest of the film. So for example, a few options,

[Show spoiler]

. There were so many more logical options around.

01-02-2009, 11:51 PM	#27
hendersd Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Fin Bummer I like the story as originally written. The "radio drama" by ZBS media from the 90's was terrific. This filmed version ruins the mood with a ham fisted ending. I still love the whole idea, but this director just couldn't resist putting his stamp on the story by totally altering it. The subtlety of the original ending haunted me. This one just made me roll my eyes.

01-03-2009, 06:27 PM	#35
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	The Mist is a horror movie which has great character development, which is something that's almost never done in the genre. Frank Darabont (director/screenplay writer) is the man! I'm glad Darabont changed the ending from Stephen King's novella. It's BRUTAL.....but it was all about making a choice. Last edited by Offender_Mullet; 01-03-2009 at 06:40 PM.

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JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	It's one of those that pits the Christian villain against humanistic, easy-goin' secular folk.

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Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I loved the ending. As said earlier, the story was good but the ending really made it for me.

01-02-2009, 11:54 PM	#28
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Rented this when it was first release on blu...very good movie with a solid ending.Have to ask yourself what would you do if you was placed in the same situation. I finally got it at a good price from Amazon over the holidays,its was a must own in my book.

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jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	First off...I liked this movie alot. Lastly, I agree with Akoris. I'm a dad and the ending of this movie bothered me alot. Not to give away anything...but once you see the ending you will know exactly what we're talking about. I don't enjoy movies that have this specific sort of thing in them. The ending is the only thing that keeps me from wanting this without reservation.

01-03-2009, 01:31 AM	#30
Ashley Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:162	I didn't think I would like this movie, but ended up loving it. The ending is horrible though.

01-03-2009, 05:32 AM	#34
clrb15 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:295 Blu-ray reviews: 24	I have been wanting to buy this movie on BR SO BAD!!!! Movie was amazing in terms of it's layout and set-up: a suspense/horror movie that presents itself as a play having it set on a very minimal stage (a town store) with it's sharp dialogue and interesting characters. Marcia Gay Harden's character in particular so menacing and IMO is in the league with other classic villaious characters ever to hit the silver screen!

01-04-2009, 05:23 PM	#36
kabukijoe Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:115	The Mist is a suspensful movie, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The ending is really unexpected and jaw dropping, I personally thought it was good but you'll either love it or hate it. Overall I would recomend this movie to any horror fan... it's definitly better than Hostel or any of the 17 Saw movies.

01-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#37
Tarl Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Harrowsmith On Blu-ray collection:127	Good movie and a brilliant ending IMHO. One of the best films based on King's material.

01-04-2009, 06:07 PM	#38
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I loved the ending [Show spoiler] It is a great movie.

01-04-2009, 06:41 PM	#39
DeeChizzle Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:The Last Frontier Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:47	Nothing special. Maybe it was just me but I had a hard time believing this was a Frank Darabont movie. It felt like a low budget made for TV movie.

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