Martin Imlay (Token13)

The earth shakes > people get scared > something explodes > people run. Repeat as neccesary.

This is pretty much the formula for 2012, another lazy depiction of the world's end from Roland Emmerich. This film is so much like his other movies the opening few scenes had me thinking I was watching 'The Day After Tomorrow 2' they were that similar.

I knew I wasn't going to like it. It's not my kind of film - II demand more from cinema now. Two and a half hours of explosions and corny dialouge is something I can do without. As I say, it's all very lazy and basic popcorn-fodder for the ADD generation of filmgoers. That's probably why It's going to make so much money *sigh*

It has a good cast, but their talents are wasted with the lousy script you'd expect to see in a film like this and non of them are putting in top notch performances anyway. And they don't have to.

The CGI and special effects are decent, pretty good in parts, and they are the real stars of the disaster movie. Set piece after set piece is thrown at you with very little character development, and if there is any it's too small to matter (or the character dies moments later anyway).

Woody Harrelson's cameo is probably a highlight, but ifyou are looking for a little more meat on your movie choices this film is not for you. However, if you you need an explosion every minute and a hlaf or so to keep your interest then I highly reccomend this movie. Other than that, it's really not worth it.

The build-up and suspense surrounding the paranioa is the best part about The Thing, with the all male cast really setting in the tone for the suspicions and uncertainty that the viewer must also share.

Another great aspect is the special effects, which still hold up unlike some other 80's films, and the horror is not overly gory or in your face just for the sake of it.

The ambigious hanger ending may annoy some, but again I liked it just purely for the paranoid feeling that you clearly get throughout the movie. Its about the human reaction to this alien, not the alien itself - which is what makes The Thing a winner.

Two great peformances by the leads, gripping story and brilliantly directed.

If you haven't seen or heard of this movie (which alot won't have), see it now. enough said.