26-Dec-2011 - 35% The Thing

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Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. gets the honor to helm a prequel to John Carpenter's cult classic by the same name, and he doesn't disappoint.Conceptually, the plot is heavy on the science fiction, but the story plays out more like a horror thriller; emphasis NHL jerseys supply on the thriller. The film thrives on the mystery of the story, the suspense, and its Antarctic setting, without much use of the typical jump scares.The use of CG is a bit of a disappointment when pitted against live action effects; however, it is unfair to compare it to Carpenter's film that went all out with the creature effects. All in all, the CG is good and it doesn't hold back on the design of NHL jerseys "the thing."Mary Elizabeth Winstead may seem like a questionable choice to lead a film full of European actors, but she does come through. Watching her handle a flamethrower is truly a delight. The rest of the supporting cast get the job done as well, although there is room for some character buildup.With a suitable 95 minute run time and closing credits, which reveal scenes that lead right up to the NFL shop jerseys beginning of Carpenter's film, The Thing is a movie worth checking out. August 15, 2010

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