superior to its predecessor, for viewers with a tragic sense of reality

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2008)

maybe i should give it 7-8 stars only(since it is a horror movie after all even if a great one at that chapter) but i will go for 9( is just hard to me to give 10 to any horror movie), most stars accorded to the excellent production and subject matter.the acting is great too but could go unnoticed simply because you WILL get involved in the story quiet early on.
to me, this movie stands out not because of its gore and ending( i am sure that will be a great incentive as well) but to its views applied on today sense of belonging, as an individual, to the social landscape. basically how would thing be (or get) IF disaster struck regardless of what or WHOM might trigger that. it has an excellent take on religion as something that human souls is very prone in misunderstanding it, based on inner-psychology, ego needs and the need for justification(S).this one might actually "offend" religious based groups at some level even if for a liberal mind that would not be the case at all. however this thought in itself is well explained by the actions taken by certain characters. to be blunt, at a logical level, you might either love it or hate it. i like the fact is not politically correct even a bit, it is very mind engaging, and does take a stand . the end irony (if i can call it that without spoiling it) can actually be taken both ways, but i have a feeling that will only justify ANY viewers, already made up mind, about what is going on...
one thing that makes all this possible is the "natural" way it is lay ed out. while "cloverfield" tries to be too innovative( to its detriment) this one blends well old horror school with the new edge one+ does a great service to the work of Stephen King as a whole. the feature even involves a few tragic jokes( like the one referring to Mr.Fidel Castro, very sarcastic funny) that do not cause "comic relief" but actually enhances the reality of the situation.
another thing that stands out as well is how FEAR is a natural ingredient for disaster, on top of disaster sort of speak. it is a common theme used in horror movies and books as well, but in this case it actually works since it is blend in with a normality doze of real life situations. and quiet interesting, even if you have read the book or seen the previous make, i cal almost assure you that this is not predictable and that even if you include the "twist" thought as "if this way is too obvious , then it must be the opposite one".
i am sure that most of adults will like this one!