There IS something in the mist... a great Adaptation

Rating: 7/10 (29 May 2008)

I read about this movie release a while ago back in early 2007 and anticipated the UK cinema release. Now, either I missed it, was asleep or got taken to another planet, I don't ever recall seeing this released at the local multiplex. In fact I don't remember seeing it released anywhere at all. So, time passes by and a friend of mine lets me know that "The Mist" is available on Region 1 DVD. So, being a Darabont fan I jumped at the chance to buy it.
Firstly I have to say that this is probably one of the better screenplay adaptations of a Stephen King story. The Characters are nicely developed and even though you are not party to the background of each one, you still feel like you know them. Perhaps because they resemble people you already know or have met. The strength of "The mist" comes from the way things are revealed. Bit by bit. You almost feel as if you are a third person, trapped with all of them in the convenience store. You want to know more about the mist and when you do you just end up salivating for the next morsel.
Secondly Frank's interpretation of the short story is very well done. The camera-work is awesome, using a hand-held technique similar to 24. All in all this was a good 2 hours spent in-front of the TV.
Like most of the comments on here I have to say that the ending left me with a horrid empty feeling. I felt there was no real closure to the story and part of me wanted to see what was going to happen next. Alas this will never be.
Good movie. Now I wonder if the Dark Tower will ever get made? :D