The Mist! - Blu-ray Forum

ethanrom · 11-24-2007, 02:53 AM

One of the best horror movies in several years! from beginning to end was non-stop intensity, just like Lost its just as much about the characters as it is about the mist. And the ending is one of the best endings of any movie, trust me, go out and see this.

Hawknelson05 · 11-24-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ethanrom

One of the best horror movies in several years! from beginning to end was non-stop intensity, just like Lost its just as much about the characters as it is about the mist. And the ending is one of the best endings of any movie, trust me, go out and see this.

see? I hear things like this, then I hear people *****ing about how terrible it is. I want to see it. What to do?

u_nick · 11-24-2007, 03:20 AM

I've heard nothing but good reviews so far. I may have to check it out this weekend.

MrBogey · 11-24-2007, 03:59 AM

Well I skimmed through the story and I heard it was pretty close to it...except for the end. So curiousity got me and I looked up the spoiler.

Wow... Frank Darabont knows how to make a King movie and even make it better. The ending is slightly different but it seems better to me.

blackhawktraffic · 11-24-2007, 04:55 AM

Yeah its Frank Darabont, you cant really go wrong lol.

Grisle · 11-24-2007, 05:20 AM

I got a chance to see it tonight so I'll give you some of my opinions. First off I thought Tom Jane did a really great job. The movie has you interested in his character and it does a good job of connecting you with him. Overall the acting was varied with a lot of good performances. The story was strong, but it did have moments that left you irritated with the way the characters were handling different situations...it does however fit in with the genre . Certain characters are played so over the top that it's hard not to get annoyed with them, ie. the religious lady.

Interestingly there was hardly any music playing during the movie so it makes you feel as though you're a part of what's going on. I did enjoy the ending, but I'll have to say it won't please everyone...few things do. All in all I was pleased with the movie, but my family didn't really care for it. It had some humor and some tense moments so if you're a King or Darabont fan I don't really see you disliking this movie, but I'd also recommend for those who like suspense/horror flicks mixed with sci-fi. It's a good movie, but far from great.

EDIT: Depending on what the OP meant by saying it was the best horror movie in several years I'd have to disagree and say 28 Days/Weeks Later, and The Descent are certainly above this one.

blukrank · 11-24-2007, 11:58 AM

Well I was planing on seeing The Mist this weekend.But It's not playing in any of the theaters near me. If I want to see it I will have to drive 70 miles to see it.That sucks! I do want to see it as I loved The Mist.I read the story 3 times and I have the audio play. I thought The Mist would be playing ever where? Guess I was wrong.

Roland1919 · 11-25-2007, 01:27 AM

I was a huge fan of the surround sound audio book which I listed to almost 15years ago, at certain points in the movie I closed my eyes to recreate the feel which worked until I opend my eyes again....So yes, the movie was only OK and was set at somewhat of a lacklusted pace. All that commotion in the storeroom and no one heard it(?), this event sets off the chain of events which leads to people choosing sides...all in all I say 3 1/2 out of 5...do yourself a favor and experience the terror of the audio book,,,seriously.

darkpoet25 · 11-25-2007, 01:31 AM

I was wondering about this movie. The previews make it seem like a Fog rip off. Am I wrong in this assessment? I like King, but a lot of his movies end up being crap like Dreamcatcher. The book was FAR better.

Storm501 · 11-25-2007, 03:24 AM

I just got in from seeing 'The Mist' and man did it suck. I really hated the ending and it just got long and drawn out somewhere around the middle with the religious lady going on and on...she was the most annoying part of the movie. At the end I just wished we had got to see what happened to stop the mist with the Army and all...seems like we got the wrong movie. I just felt that it was mostly talk and very little action. Thomas Jane was good peformance-wise but the film was a major disappointment and everyone seemed to leave the theater unhappy with the film. Too bad as it started out good and even manganged to keep my attention for most of it but the ending killed it for me.

BillCable · 11-25-2007, 03:25 AM

I thought the film was very intense. It was a compelling exploration of panic and conformity. The ending was just about the most brutal thing you'll see anywhere. My brother was actually pretty upset by it, as he couldn't fathom why the filmmaker would do what he did.

My only complaint was with the stupid trailers. I was super-hyped to see this, until I saw a trailer where the origin of everything was laid out. The whole appeal to me, as someone who never read the book, was to experience that revelation as the story progressed. But they had to go ahead and blab it all in one of the trailers i saw. I decided to see the film anyway, and am happy I did, but it would have been much better had I not seen that. I was very close to not seeing the film at all over the spoiler. I don't have any clue why the studio idiots do that all the time.

dipset420 · 11-25-2007, 03:28 AM

was it actually thrilling? because movies like this dont really do anything for me, if i cant believe what's going on I cant really feel intense when your supposed too.

like the ring, everyone said it was such a great film and scary. it took me 3 days to watch that movie because it was so boring and i fell asleep every time, along with the grudge and all those japaneese "horror" movies

BillCable · 11-25-2007, 03:35 AM

There aren't that many "action sequences." Most of the tension and intensity are from the impending doom. It's more of a character study than a thriller.

Neo65 · 11-25-2007, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm501

I just got in from seeing 'The Mist' and man did it suck. I really hated the ending and it just got long and drawn out somewhere around the middle with the religious lady going on and on...she was the most annoying part of the movie.

Yes, but then everybody cheered and clapped when, well, you know, the religious lady, well....

FourToedStatue · 11-25-2007, 04:01 AM

Man that ending ruined it. Its a really really bad ending. Its not just that it was downer but it has the main character doing things that seem to go against what we saw of him for the first two acts of the film.

Storm501 · 11-25-2007, 04:05 AM

Yup...true.

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Originally Posted by Neo65

Yes, but then everybody cheered and clapped when, well, you know, the religious lady, well....

Storm501 · 11-25-2007, 04:06 AM

Despite what King said about liking the new ending...the original ending of the short story was much much better and fit...this new ending just wrecks the film.

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Originally Posted by JackBauer24

Man that ending ruined it. Its a really really bad ending. Its not just that it was downer but it has the main character doing things that seem to go against what we saw of him for the first two acts of the film.

Blu-Generation · 11-25-2007, 04:55 AM

Just saw the movie. Thought it was decent.

Funny ending, but dark.

"I'll protect you son, no matter what."

14 minutes later.

Boom!

There goes that idea.

Jonzy · 11-25-2007, 05:49 AM

(beware spoiler*****)Dont get me wrong the male and female lead were excellent at acting but I actually felt uncomfortable as impossible scenarios played out. Scenario one- 6 creatures with the 6 main actors fighting them off.........Scenario two the store has a stand off (MIND YOU this is the same store of people from scenario one) with our 6 main actors again vs. 20 very large able bodied men.... um were the f*** WERE you *******s when the monsters attacked? Scenario 3 people give undying devotion to unbelievable religious biatch including cold blood murder of a regular ole foot soldier for playing a part in the scientific experiments at the base? Then she gets shot and they go "oh well no biggie" huh? who writes this crap. I wish there was 5 bullets in the end so he could of put one in the directors head!!!

sachinwalia · 11-25-2007, 06:06 AM

I share the same thoughts as other people in this forum. as a film student I say that this movie is a very good case study for people who are interested in making excellent horror movies without making it cliched with paper thin characters. what i liked about this movie is the depth of characters. thomas jane, marcia gay harden were excellent and completely believable. I dont like to give away the important plot points so I recommend to every person in this forum to definitely watch this movie. for me this is the 10 dollars best spent (8 dollars if you buy from costco. (sorry for the bad advertisement

)).

cheers

11-24-2007, 02:53 AM	#1
ethanrom Member Member since:Apr 2007	The Mist! One of the best horror movies in several years! from beginning to end was non-stop intensity, just like Lost its just as much about the characters as it is about the mist. And the ending is one of the best endings of any movie, trust me, go out and see this.

11-24-2007, 05:20 AM	#6
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I got a chance to see it tonight so I'll give you some of my opinions. First off I thought Tom Jane did a really great job. The movie has you interested in his character and it does a good job of connecting you with him. Overall the acting was varied with a lot of good performances. The story was strong, but it did have moments that left you irritated with the way the characters were handling different situations...it does however fit in with the genre . Certain characters are played so over the top that it's hard not to get annoyed with them, ie. the religious lady. Interestingly there was hardly any music playing during the movie so it makes you feel as though you're a part of what's going on. I did enjoy the ending, but I'll have to say it won't please everyone...few things do. All in all I was pleased with the movie, but my family didn't really care for it. It had some humor and some tense moments so if you're a King or Darabont fan I don't really see you disliking this movie, but I'd also recommend for those who like suspense/horror flicks mixed with sci-fi. It's a good movie, but far from great. EDIT: Depending on what the OP meant by saying it was the best horror movie in several years I'd have to disagree and say 28 Days/Weeks Later, and The Descent are certainly above this one. Last edited by Grisle; 11-24-2007 at 05:23 AM.

11-25-2007, 01:27 AM	#8
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	The Mist...lost in the Mist.... I was a huge fan of the surround sound audio book which I listed to almost 15years ago, at certain points in the movie I closed my eyes to recreate the feel which worked until I opend my eyes again....So yes, the movie was only OK and was set at somewhat of a lacklusted pace. All that commotion in the storeroom and no one heard it(?), this event sets off the chain of events which leads to people choosing sides...all in all I say 3 1/2 out of 5...do yourself a favor and experience the terror of the audio book,,,seriously.

11-25-2007, 05:49 AM	#19
Jonzy Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	Are you kidding me? (beware spoiler*)Dont get me wrong the male and female lead were excellent at acting but I actually felt uncomfortable as impossible scenarios played out. Scenario one- 6 creatures with the 6 main actors fighting them off.........Scenario two the store has a stand off (MIND YOU this is the same store of people from scenario one) with our 6 main actors again vs. 20 very large able bodied men.... um were the f* WERE you ***s when the monsters attacked? Scenario 3 people give undying devotion to unbelievable religious biatch including cold blood murder of a regular ole foot soldier** for playing a part in the scientific experiments at the base? Then she gets shot and they go "oh well no biggie" huh? who writes this crap. I wish there was 5 bullets in the end so he could of put one in the directors head!!!

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u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I've heard nothing but good reviews so far. I may have to check it out this weekend.

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MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	Well I skimmed through the story and I heard it was pretty close to it...except for the end. So curiousity got me and I looked up the spoiler. Wow... Frank Darabont knows how to make a King movie and even make it better. The ending is slightly different but it seems better to me.

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blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Yeah its Frank Darabont, you cant really go wrong lol.

11-24-2007, 11:58 AM	#7
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	Well I was planing on seeing The Mist this weekend.But It's not playing in any of the theaters near me. If I want to see it I will have to drive 70 miles to see it.That sucks! I do want to see it as I loved The Mist.I read the story 3 times and I have the audio play. I thought The Mist would be playing ever where? Guess I was wrong.

11-25-2007, 01:31 AM	#9
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I was wondering about this movie. The previews make it seem like a Fog rip off. Am I wrong in this assessment? I like King, but a lot of his movies end up being crap like Dreamcatcher. The book was FAR better.

11-25-2007, 03:24 AM	#10
Storm501 Member Member since:Oct 2007	I just got in from seeing 'The Mist' and man did it suck. I really hated the ending and it just got long and drawn out somewhere around the middle with the religious lady going on and on...she was the most annoying part of the movie. At the end I just wished we had got to see what happened to stop the mist with the Army and all...seems like we got the wrong movie. I just felt that it was mostly talk and very little action. Thomas Jane was good peformance-wise but the film was a major disappointment and everyone seemed to leave the theater unhappy with the film. Too bad as it started out good and even manganged to keep my attention for most of it but the ending killed it for me.

11-25-2007, 03:25 AM	#11
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I thought the film was very intense. It was a compelling exploration of panic and conformity. The ending was just about the most brutal thing you'll see anywhere. My brother was actually pretty upset by it, as he couldn't fathom why the filmmaker would do what he did. My only complaint was with the stupid trailers. I was super-hyped to see this, until I saw a trailer where the origin of everything was laid out. The whole appeal to me, as someone who never read the book, was to experience that revelation as the story progressed. But they had to go ahead and blab it all in one of the trailers i saw. I decided to see the film anyway, and am happy I did, but it would have been much better had I not seen that. I was very close to not seeing the film at all over the spoiler. I don't have any clue why the studio idiots do that all the time.

11-25-2007, 03:28 AM	#12
dipset420 Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	was it actually thrilling? because movies like this dont really do anything for me, if i cant believe what's going on I cant really feel intense when your supposed too. like the ring, everyone said it was such a great film and scary. it took me 3 days to watch that movie because it was so boring and i fell asleep every time, along with the grudge and all those japaneese "horror" movies

11-25-2007, 03:35 AM	#13
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	There aren't that many "action sequences." Most of the tension and intensity are from the impending doom. It's more of a character study than a thriller.

11-25-2007, 04:01 AM	#15
FourToedStatue Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Man that ending ruined it. Its a really really bad ending. Its not just that it was downer but it has the main character doing things that seem to go against what we saw of him for the first two acts of the film.

11-25-2007, 04:55 AM	#18
Blu-Generation Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	Just saw the movie. Thought it was decent. Funny ending, but dark. "I'll protect you son, no matter what." 14 minutes later. Boom! There goes that idea.

11-25-2007, 06:06 AM	#20
sachinwalia Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Area, CA Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:62	I share the same thoughts as other people in this forum. as a film student I say that this movie is a very good case study for people who are interested in making excellent horror movies without making it cliched with paper thin characters. what i liked about this movie is the depth of characters. thomas jane, marcia gay harden were excellent and completely believable. I dont like to give away the important plot points so I recommend to every person in this forum to definitely watch this movie. for me this is the 10 dollars best spent (8 dollars if you buy from costco. (sorry for the bad advertisement )). cheers

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