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Rating: 1/10 (9 November 2009)

Let me start by saying I was a fan of King when he wrote Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the Talisman was awesome, and the Stand was great even though his endings are weak. The religious/conservative slights in the books never overwhelmed the story. However, an obvious hatred bullies its way onto center stage in this movie.
I have only registered to write this review. I will apologize beforehand if I use material from previous posts, but some other people have conveyed the message perfectly.
'This movie makes dumb people feel smart' is a great example.
This movie leaves a depressing numbness. Not because of the stupid ending, which by the way is really stupid, but because anyone in American society thinks this is a good film. What's scarier than monsters outside the supermarket, monsters in us all when times get hard! Come on, really? I don't want a message, I want to see scary monsters and blood and guts, maybe some boobage but not some weak attempt at exploring the frailty of the human character.
The acting is not unlike that seen in a high school play. Throughout the movie, characters transition between comments very distinctly and clumsily. They would say their part and then it was as if the spotlight shifted to the next person and he/she would take center stage while everyone stood around and stared at them. All they needed was a soap box. "A monster you say, No Way, I don't believe you". Hey I got an idea, walk a few steps to the loading dock and see for yourself.
Like many movies nowadays, the characters are very underdeveloped. I couldn't care less what happened to anyone in the supermarket. The horrific (not horrific as in 'Holy Sh*&' but as in 'you've got to be kidding, is this a joke') ending actually makes you giggle at the incredible stupidness. I can just see the director watching intently for the audience's reaction and then being offended or embarrassed when they don't see it as a powerful kick to the emotional gut. And then blaming the audience for being too stupid to comprehend the artistry. And blah, blah, blah, every character was an over-the-top stereotype.
The most distasteful part of the movie is its obvious message against conservatives. The glaring rant against anything Christian or right-wing was vindictive and petty. It's disappointing to me that many people believe Mrs. Carmody is an accurate description of the Christian religion, only to be bolstered by this irresponsible waste of time. Poor pitiful Mr. King and his hatred for American Ideals. Let the Artists rule and the Conservative Military establishment burn, right Mr. King. Not surprising that the 'Hero' is an artist, who ironically ends up failing beyond comparison. Oh, if we could all live in a world of rainbows and unicorns.
If you watch this movie and you are as disappointed as I am, don't say I didn't warn you. If you like this movie than I hope I'm never stuck in a broken elevator with you.