Incredible adaptation of an incredible book

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2000)

Frank Darabont proves once again why he should be the only one to touch any Stephen King-related. This adaptation of the best seller series is stellar. The parts he removed from the book are the parts that shouldn't have been included anyway (and they are only minor at that). The story is tight, the acting is top notch, the set design is just what I imagine when I read the novels.
Did I mention that the cast is first rate? From Hank's understated and moving performance as Paul Edgecombe to Clarke's soulful, sad and touching display as Coffey, there isn't a bad apple in the bunch. OK, it is a little long but it hooks you from the moment go. Not once was I bored or glancing at my watch. Darabont keeps the pace steady and never lets the material get ahead of him.
This is a great movie. How the Oscars totally ignored this one is beyond me.

O how I wish Darabont would just start at Carrie and adapt every single King book ever written again....