Decent retelling of the classic novel

Rating: 7/10 (26 July 2019)

Being a big fan of the book, I was equal parts excited and worried to see how the screen adaptation would play out. As most novel based movies go, the final product is decent, but not without problems.
First and foremost, the premise of mist harboring an unknown evil is incredibly original and allows for a great character-driven plot to unfold. The acting is all spot on and the music and sound design are some of the most immersive I've seen.
The biggest problem with The Mist is how poorly the CGI holds up. Since the plot needs to be compressed down to a reasonable length, it means the creatures are seen more than they otherwise would, which makes the technical problems all the more apparent. The compression of the plot didn't bother me that much since I was already familiar with the characters, but people who haven't read the book might be overwhelmed with the amount of stuff happening at times.
While not a perfect adaptation, The Mist is still an enjoyable movie experience for fans of thrillers.