POOR BABY, YOU'RE STARTING TO LOSE IT, ARE YA???

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2002)

JOHN CARPENTER'S The Thing is my favorite movie ever. Hands down. John Carpenter's usually awesome direction is present and Kurt Russell delivers such a strong performance as MacReady, you almost assume the character is REAL. Many people have claimed the film is too heavy on effects and the storyline is totally absurd (if an intruder took over your body and soul, what would it matter?? You would practically be the same person...) I don't know about you, but me and MacReady want our individuality. It's a movie, folks...Movies are meant to entertain. And that is exactly what The Thing does. Fabulous fast-paced script by Bill Lancaster and outstanding performances all-around, especially from Russell, Clennon, and Brimley. The film professionally features suspense, horror, and even bits of humor (Russell's macho attitude features humor in it all-around) in it, showing us all that the filmmakers and actors were indeed all well-trained. Rob Bottin deserves a special award for his breathtaking effects and Ennio Morricone's score is absolutely eerie (overtones of Carpenter's scores are heard here, or i believe Carpenter uses overtones of Morricone). Overall, the film is a perfect 10 and you need to watch it on DVD. And remember: Man is the Warmest Place to Hide...