Pressure.

Rating: 8/10 (5 March 2008)

Well, this is a presently surprise. This movie is not just a monster movie like the other after all. This is not a horror; it is more of a psychological thriller and it was awesomely done. But after all it was from the guys that brought us The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Miles. So it’s expected to be good.
Synopsis: After a sudden mist covered the whole town. The customers in the small grocery store find themselves trapped. Tension increase as they believe monsters is lurking outside the store.
Like its tagline this movie is solely base on fear and how human will actually react in this kind of situation. It’s more real than most monster movie that out there; Steven Spielberg tried to do it as in Wars of the World but didn’t come close to this. In this you will feel the fear and frustration.
I enjoy how it cut he chase and find oneself in the store the next. The pace of the movie is awesome. But there should be more of a character development; I feel I hardly know any of them. But some character is beyond noticeable; you will feel everything and what they go through.
Well, I was surprise at the casting actually. Thomas Jane, I love that guy since I saw him back in Deep Blue Sea, but for me frankly didn’t quite work here, and I feel the movie would be more dramatic if used more serious actor. The other actors are also, my opinion, not suited for this type of movie.
I also love the score in this film, very chilling and go with the movie really well. As for the visual effect, this is utterly awesome, awesome, each monsters is full of detail and blend in with the atmosphere of the movie. Well I’m not getting much into directing and lighting, it’s Frank so it’s good; you know that I know that.
Overall, it was a realistic psychological thriller that will drive you to the edge of your seat from the beginning to the very end. And if you are not very familiar with Stephen King work the ending will definitely stick to your head for days.
Recommendation: Yes, It Was Awesomely Fun; Though Do Beware Its Stephen Work.
Reason to Watch: When did Frank Darabont and Stephen King ever disappoint fan? Reason Not To: Soft heart couldn’t take movie with pressure.
Rating: 7.5/10 (Grade: B+).
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