Review of The Thing (2011) by Vaevictis — 16 Oct 2011
This is a worthy prequel to say the least. While it discards the paranoia and careful considerations of the 1982 version, it instead chooses to create a sense of tension and urgency with even greater effectiveness.
While some of the side characters could have used some work, the main characters were likable and sensible (A rare quality in a horror movie). The characters are as quick on the uptake as the audience, and the Thing, while showing less forethought than the 1982 version, is still incredibly intelligent and, most importantly, scary.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in particular gave a stunning performance. Along with some problems with minor characters seemingly existing only to be killed/assimilated is the issue of CG simply not being up to the standard of the old models used by the original movie.
While the 1982 version is still king, the prequel is definitely a must-see.
This review of The Thing (2011) was written by Vaevictis on 16 Oct 2011.
The Thing has generally received mixed reviews.
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