[scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for "Cloverfield"

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
I had mixed feelings about The Host the first time I saw it. I went in expecting a well done monster on the loose movie but got something else. The Host is a well done monster movie but at its core it's actually a very well done family drama. The monster is the plot device to drive the drama.

[scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for "Cloverfield"

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
I haven't seen The Mist but I had the ending spoiled for me. I sort of like where the story ends vs. the ending of the movie. The story's protagonists have a happier ending(not) but their world is destroyed and eventually their luck will run out. The movie's ending just adds the sucker punch an

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for "Cloverfield"

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Did you like Mist? I read the ending to the movie and the book, (I knew it would be ages before I got to see it) and I've got to say the ending movie is has got to be one of the most bleak in movie history. What are your thoughts on how he choose to deviate from the book and dramatically chan

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for "Cloverfield"

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
is being as bleak as the Mist a bad thing? I meant to ask if anyone saw that film. Was it any good? -- Original message -- From: "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just hope they can keep the intensity and suspense at a high levels throughout the entire movie while dishin

[scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for "Cloverfield"

2007-12-27 Thread B. Smith
I just hope they can keep the intensity and suspense at a high levels throughout the entire movie while dishing up monster movie goodness. I've heard a few spoilerfic rumors and if they are true this movie may be as bleak as The Mist. Have you seen any of the tv spots yet? All I will say is tha