Clear Vision

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2008)

Frank Darabont of "Shawshank" fame has made yet another Stephen King film/movie adaptation. More Horror than Drama this time around, you might be excused of having doubts about the cast. Thomas Jane in particular, better known for his action roles (Punisher). Can he carry this movie?
My answer is yes. Of course he has many good actors that support him, but he's the main guy and the movie would have fallen, if he wouldn't have been up for the task. There are some bumpy moments (cliché bordering at times), but the actors make them work alright.
Depending on if you read the book (I haven't), or read the plot line/saw the trailer, you have already gathered informations about the movie. I went in without knowing anything, other than it sounded a bit like an unofficial FOG (Carpenter) Remake. Let me tell you that apart from the FOG part, it has nothing in common with that movie! Chilly and character driven it is and it has an ending that might leave some people crying and other cheering (not literally though I guess) ... I liked it