Attention to detail

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2007)

I just saw the movie for the 4th time this afternoon. I guess you could say I'm a fan. I saw the movie, read the book, then saw the movie three more times. Never saw a movie that followed the book as closely as NCFOM. If possible, the book is even bleaker than the film.
There's a scene where Ed Tom Bell pulls up in his car and when he shuts it off, you can hear the car has a pre-ignition problem. Boy could I relate to that, especially when you consider the movie is set in 1980. Little things like that just make the movie so believable. I have to admit the ending did surprise me the first time but after reading the book and seeing the movie again, it fits perfectly. I watched I Am Legend last night and enjoyed it but NCFOM is a classic. For those expecting a typical Hollywood fare, stay home. I walked out behind a couple of gentlemen today and it was fun listening to them attempting to explain things to each other. I can't wait for the DVD.