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  Written November 24, 2007

  Don't Read These REview! WARNING

  by filmbuff99

  This is a spoiler alert! These reviews are telling everything about this movie! There are no surprises left, they have ruined it for everyone!!! I am really angry about it and have lost interest in seeing this movie now that I know everything!!!! Terrible.

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  Written November 21, 2007

  The Mist- Loved it.

  by film_lover13

  It is a horror film complete with great monsters, but wait, it is so much more. Darabont has done it again. He takes you on a ride to a fantastic world but there is more to his storytelling than what you see on the surface. I was scared, I jumped in my seat, and yes- I cheered. This movie is intelligent, full of suspense, and very satisfying. You are taken on a journey that has a huge payoff in the end. This will surprise even the most seasoned King reader.
  
  The script is superb- first class. The actors all do a wonderful job. The production design is top notch. The creatures are FANTASTIC. Let me say this again, the creatures are FANTASTIC!
  
  Go out and see this movie. I know I am going to see it again.
  
  THE MIST - A MUST SEE MOVIE.

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• Must Go!
  Written January 7, 2008

  dont miss the mist

  by paulyfatfingers

  awesome movie one of kings best

  • 10 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written May 21, 2008

  My opinion...

  by DarkAngel39

  The movie is absolutely stunning... In the beginning. After the mist rolls in, the movie begins to get kinda iffy for my tastes. As with most horror movies, there's always a character that everyone hates and is like "Yes, finally!" when they die. Well, in this one it's a preachy lady, Mrs. Carmondy, who needed a good punch in the mouth the whole movie.
  
  Anyways, the graphics are alright, not the best i've ever seen, but pretty good. The acting is a little... Well, it's alright.... Most of the characters I liked excpet for the one who just doesn't believe what the main characters say and the preachy lady. They make decisions where you just think, "Oh, that was extremely intellegent. Oh well, you're dead now because of your stupidity and you can't blame anyone else."
  
  The plot is alright, but I personally absolutely despise the ending. It's rather bittersweet so to speak, but don't let it ruin the whole movie.
  
  If you're a fan of horror movies, you'll probably like this one.

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  Written November 24, 2007

  Shut up, please!

  by rogue72

  All I want to say is that the "reviewers" here who can't restrain themselves from revealing critical plot details are morons. Their email addresses should be noted and they should be blocked from posting future reviews. That kind of review is unfair to the readers and unfair to the people who pour their guts and money into making moves. Very few of them get rich doing so. So to all those who posted important plot details: STFU !

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 1, 2007

  Don't Miss "The Mist'

  by fatmama62373

  As a lover of anything written by Stephen King, I have to say that this movie does a good job of visually showing the psychological gut reactions of so called 'civilized" people when it comes to survival. In my opinion, the so called horror is established by the people themselves, with the creatures in the movie as just scene setters. Many people were disappointed with the end of the movie (which Kind never addressed in the short story), but I challenge them to ask themselves...What would you have done in that situation? It also reminds us that not every story has a happy, sunny, ending-especially not in real life. Go see the movie and judge for yourselves.

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  Written December 1, 2007

  Definitely Missssst this one! Don't take your kids...

  by sjmovieboy

  Interesting enough story. Truly disturbing ending. Not scary ending ? disturbing. Hoky special effects. Some of the dialogue & acting were even worse. But almost in a bad 60's B-movie kind of way. The thing we talked about most afterwards (after the shock of the disturbing ending had passed) were the parallels between our current US culture and that of the people in the grocery store. There were those fundamentalist preachy, fire & brimstone types who prey on everyone else?s fears to glorify their own egos, and the poor idiots that follow along blindly by emotion and do what they?re told. Like another ?orange alert? type of thing. The other thing was how social rules, civility and helping one another collapse like a house of cards when the chips are down. The townspeople?s society is collapsed, and the government is nowhere to be found ? remember New Orleans? We walked away wondering if King is tellling us something political. Perhaps.

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  Written December 13, 2007

  People need to open their minds to this movie......

  by reign55

  this movie was better than i expect...even my wife who is very spiritual and has high beliefs acually liked this movie...stephen king was not trying to degrade the military or christianity...the basis of this movie was to show true human nature in a time of crisis and when order can not be restored with simple reasoning, people will resort to unimaginable thoughts to protect their way of life and thinking even if it is to sacrifice another (i.e. Salem Witch Trials)...the ending was disturbing, yes, but you need to place yourself in the characters shoes and open your mind to human nature at it is finest

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  Written December 13, 2007

  If you read one review for The Mist, read this one...

  by redfueldelux

  After seeing the trailers I couldnt wait to see this film.But after the scores of "Worst movie ever",I started to question it.I soon noticed it was the "Loved it or Hated it" scenerio. But considering Frank Darabont's track record,I decided to give it a shot.First off, the plot,while fairly simple,is very imaginative.Which is something King is reveared for.The film is shot from Thomas Jane's character's perspective.This works well.This leaves more to the imagination about to what exactly is going on out there.You literally on the edge of your seat the whole time...afraid to go to the bathroom.Which is a plus in a suspense film. Also despite the pot shots at the Old Testament, the story reminds us to what people an be driven to when all hope is fading. And now on the the infamous ending. The best way I can describe it is,think of the movie "Seven".The ending was very disturbing,but went with the film well.It's the same in this case.While it leaves you feeling sick, it works and fits. JJ

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  Written December 14, 2007

  Did what it intended

  by ClassClown

  This movie is depicted as a scary suspenseful film that promotes a dramatic ending. For me, the scary parts were a little too sci-fi. The CGI effects could have been much better. The creatures coming out of the mist were very unique and each presented a different problem for the characters, again a little much on the sci-fi. The ending although many will comment on its awfulness, but the ending wraps up the film in a very fitting way, and achieves its intended effect. After viewing the film i absolutely hated the ending, but left in shock and disbelief; just as the producers intended. Christianity was portrayed in a very unique way in this film. The intent was not to bash or insult it but to use it as a vessel for their point(people to crazy extreme things in harsh circumstances). I would avoid this movie. It fails to leave a sense of entertainment and does not fit into a "great'' or ''must see'' category by any means

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  Written May 27, 2008

  The worst ending ever!

  by nerds37

  This was a great movie but gosh the ending!!!!!!!!! was horriblle. if he was just patient all the things would have clicked into place so a lesson well learned allways be PATIENT

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 27, 2008

  Highly recommended

  by skyffa

  Horror (creepy not scary), Sci-Fi and Suspense all wrapped up into one movie. Gore with strong language is also included. I must admit that the majority of the movies based off of Stephen King's books hasn't quite hit the mark with me. I was a bit leery when it was recommended to watch by a friend. The movie was great throughout, sending all sorts of feelings. This movie ended with a big bang! The ending hits you like a ton of bricks, never expecting it. I viewed this movie twice in a row. How I felt at the end of the movie was just as strong as I felt at the ending the first time I viewed it. Chills and goosebumps went soaring throughout my body at the end. I can't see someone not being shocked at the end unless they are completely numb.

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  Written December 1, 2007

  Worth it!

  by MrsPruitt

  It adheres rather closely to the book, which is nice. The acting gets better towards the end. Of course, the ending, is excellent (you hate, hate, hate what happens but it is brilliant). The dynamics of the story as it plays out between the characters is intriguing. Marcia Gay Harden is superb, as well as the little boy in the film. The wife of the protagonist is a horrid actress - as well as a few others in the film. Not edge-of-your-seat scary, but good. Worth it!

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• Must Go!
  Written September 7, 2008

  Frank Darabont is a genius!

  by SaneGirl

  I put off seeing this movie, because I thought, oh, another Stephen King; I grew a bit tired of his writing. I'm SO glad I watched this! Ok, the monsters were a bit stoopid, but the EMOTIONS of the people, so many different characters, just like real life.
  
  How quickly we cave in, when pressure surrounds us, we grasp at the tiniest straw...Oh I just loved this, every little nuance, the little things, the subleties. Who would have guessed the average bespectacled guy was a sharp shooter! Marcia, I love ya honey, and you played your part so well, I was damn glad he shot ya! Tiny tender moments between father and son (Who IS that child?, what a marvellous little actor!) Jeffrey De Munn, always good value, Thomas, you're such a hunk. I loved most of it, the music was just fabulous, well done to all for making me sob like a baby at the ending, original and different! Highly recommended!

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  Written August 13, 2009

  Meh

  by redyeah

  it wasn't awful, so I won't give it an oh no, but for being based on a work by Stephen King, I expected a lot more. I did not like the over religious lady. Very annoying and I hate when movies try to play to my disliking of over religion. The political subplot did not add. The creatures were okay, but could have been better. And the ending was just meh because I felt nothing for the characters from lack of development.

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