engaging tribute to twilight zone

Rating: 9/10 (4 December 2011)

I liked this film despite the cheesy special effects and unexpected ending. It had interesting characters and good interaction among them. After 10 minutes I was hooked. And then, the strange ending. It was unusual, although not entirely original. It was the type you'd see in a Twilight Zone episode. In fact, the entire film had a Twilight Zone feel. Many Twilight Zone episodes dealt with human nature, mob mentality and twisted irony. This film had it all. Frank Darabont all but confirmed my suspicion he was borrowing from the old Twilight Zone series when he released a black and white version.
I'm surprised the producers allowed such an ending. I would have preferred-- dare I say-- a more Hollywood ending, but I still enjoyed the film.