Frank Darabont Shines Again!

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2008)

I am thoroughly confused by the abundance of negative comments directed towards this film. Yes, the ending was shocking and maybe a little too much for some. My response to these people is simply this: "Don't watch hard "R" material and stick to Disney films or whatever is safe for you in your Mr. Rogers land of make-believe. I am not trying to insult anyone here, it just seems to me that it is pointless to watch a Rated R or NC17 film and then whine because it doesn't have a nice, neat, HAPPY ending. Real life is not like that, so what do we want filmmakers to do, Lie? Art is only a projection of our own screwed up psyche and violent world. The Special Effects were excellent and I am pleased to see that KNB and CafeFX were able to meld both of their talents to create some of the most bizarre and horrifying creatures ever put on film. The acting was right on and I was happy to see that Darabont did not ruin the film by placing teeny bopper Television and Music stars in various roles. Honestly, I can think of nothing but praise to extend to Darabont, KNB, CafeFX, all the actors and actresses, producers, crew people, etc. and of course Stephen King, the greatest writer of all time. Thanks guys!