Worth Buying for Some

Rating: 8/10 (2 July 2008)

Note: I have re-done my old post due to the fact I felt it contained too much personal input not necessary to the review (and I know I was being a little contraindicating). I now intend to try and use facts as much as possible instead. ___________________
I didn't particularly like the Tommyknockers film, but I do like most of the other Stephen King movies, such as the Shining and Pet Cemetery. I'm a devote fan of Mr. King's novels. I decided to take my father, since it looked good and he enjoys King movies.
The characters and the scenario as a whole were fantastic. Completely plausible. The creatures did a good job scaring the hell out of you and causing you to look behind your back every second.
The film is pretty grim, but it does have its moments when you can afford to laugh due to some funny jokes. However, the only part I disliked was the ending, which I found pretty damn stupid and dark.
That being said, here are my simple list of pluses and minuses: 1) The acting is super and you can really hate the antagonist zealot. 2) The monsters are life-like and made me creeped out. 3) The special effects (mainly the blood and whatnot) are in large amounts and very realistic. 4) The story follows the novel pretty well. 5) There isn't too much fighting, yet enough to satisfy you. 6) These actors really get into their roll. 7) The infightng remains true to the usual King "Humanity VS Itself" theme.
The only negative things I have to say are: 1)The ending is really dark, and I found it lacking in taste. 2) A few people weren't to the full extent of their characters. 2) Sometimes there could have been some more fighting, such as showing the military battling said monsters.
All in all, it still gets an 8 for a good piece of work. Acting, effects, and directing are good. My hat off to the director for taking this large task and making it enjoyable experience for me. Whether you like it or not, I personally loved it. I pray that if they make a sequel it will be at least as good (or better!)