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Summary: King's twisted story catches (or goes over) heads.
Review: Any member of Kings growing cult of happily sadistic readers knows that the man has a twisted sense of reality and a definate image of human darkness. We know this from his books like Pet Sematary where human nature and the unknown plays into a frightening story. Saying that, Dreamcatcher is a turn for King, incorperating new Sci-Fi aspects with his usual manipulation of human fear using the Unknown.
While King is able to back his writings with some believable reasoning and facts this plot line is still quite mediocre. A group of childhood friends reunite for thier annual hunting trip when strange flares in the sky, electronic malfunctions, and strangers wandering aimlessly about the woods triggers an all out struggle for survival against alien entities crash-landed on the planet as well as the United States government. We've seen it before, but not with characters presenting natural ESP that is humanity's last hope.
Like any book-based movie, the film leaves out details and makes some up, giving the flick a very "Did they just write this as they went along?" feeling. Personally, I prefer the book over it, but if you have a couple hours to spare and a love for morbid gore and humor, rent the thing for a couple of days and return it. It's entertaining, but not likely something one would be hyped up to watch day after day.
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Summary: Wicked wierd.
Review: So, I'm originally from New England but I've been gone for a while. And I see a new SK film, about the area. Gotta check it out, right? So while sitting in a hotel a million miles from home, predisposed to depression and boredome, I do the pay per movie thing and settle in. I'm not quite sure what to make of it. I's funny, yes, and a little gross, yes, and strange and creepy... there's a road trip and a bunch of other stuff that just never shows up in these sorts of movies. So I let it settle in my mind for a while (a year) before I decide that hey, I think I liked that movie. That's my usual reaction to a cult movie; so I'm guessing that the previous reviewer was right and this is going to be one of those "just the geeks ma'am" movies. I can completely understand why a lot of people hated it, but I liked it. Something about the mental library/warehouse, and the phone call... the whole thing turns out great.
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Summary: THIS MOVE SUCKS!!!
Review: THIS MOVIE IS JUST AS FRIGHTENLY BAD AS STEPHEN KING LOOKS. I DIDN'T KNOW IF I SHOULD HAVE GRIMMACED OR LAUGHED HYSTERICALLY AT THE FACT THAT THE ALIENS CAME OUT OF YOUR ASS? WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT THAT THAT'S WHERE KING WROTE THIS MOVIE OUT OF TOO? I THINK THE ONLY WAY I WILL FORGIVE STEPHEN KING FOR THIS TRAVESTY THAT HE TRIES TO PAWN OFF AS A MOVIE, WOULD BE IF HE GAVE ME BACK MY $8.50 AND THEN FLEW OVER TO IRAQ, SAID TO OUR TROOPS, "DON'T WORRY GUYS, I'M HERE, YOU CAN GO HOME NOW," AND PROCEEDED TO GET MAULED BY IRAQI REBEL FORCES. FOR ANYONE TRYING TO CHECK OUT THIS MOVIE TO SEE JUST HOW BAD IT IS, PLEASE ALLOW ME TO SPOIL THE PATHETIC ENDING FOR YOU. THE SAME HANDICAPPED RETARD FROM X-MEN 2 SAVES THE UNIVERSE!!! WHEELCHAIR RAMPS FOR EVERYONE!!! NOT TO BE INSENSITIVE, BUT THERE'S A REASON WHY WE KEEP THE SPECIAL OLYMPIC SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR OLYMPICS; JUST LIKE WE KEEP WOMEN OUT OF THE NBA; JUST LIKE WE DON'T ALLOW THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE!!! I WISH I HAD FOUR ARMS, I'D BE LIKE DAVE CHAPPELLE AND GIVE THIS MOVIE FOUR THUMBS DOWN!
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Summary: L.E.V.
Review: Though the beginning of the movie sparks some initial interest with the relationship of the four main characters and their special "gift", not much is done with this (or not enough) and it's only a couple of scenes that give this movie very Limited Entertainment Value! In otherwords, a dud!
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Summary: Cesspool mind
Review: I am anazed that directors and actors still make movies from the books of Steven King. I have never read a book or seen a movie of his that was not stupid and senseless. He does not write good science fiction or ghost stories. The closest I can come to a discription is "cesspool full of raw sewage". He might get rich with this but it is scary to think there are people out there that enjoy such crap. NOT recommended for anyone, ever. I am surprised that a good actor like Morgan Freeman appeared in this, must be about money.
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Summary: Stephen, how could you let this happen?
Review: I loved this book, and I was bitterly disappointed by this half-assed retelling for the silver screen. Some people will probably say that I'm being unfair rating in comparison to the novel, but it's not true. I think I would've hated this movie even if I hadn't read the book. I actually had the misfortune of seeing it in the theater. I haven't watched the DVD version yet. There's supposed to be an alternate ending. I'll have to check it out, I suppose. I hope it's better then the one they used. The first hour or so is pretty good, but then it degenerates into a really sleazy gore, suspense flick. None of the really cool scenes from the book were used. Not even the really funny cafe scene where Mr. Gray murders the state trooper. It's just a low down dirty shame.
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Summary: BEST BOOK and MOVIE
Review: This really wasnt the best adatation but it was still a great movie. you can't deny that you watched it to the very end. it is awesome and should be remebered
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Summary: Tosh, but it has its moments
Review: This movie really isn't sure what it wants to be. Part Independence Day, part X-Men, and part Alien, it even makes references in passing to another Stephen King story, Stand By Me. Essentially the film can be divided into two halves -- the enigmatic first half where four thirtysomethings make moderate use of their ESP capabilities on their way through their professional lives, one flashback to 20-years-ago, towards a mid-winter cabin destination. In the second half, we get the ridiculous Alien/Independence Day sub-plot, with Morgan Freeman being forced to swear (frequently) in order to convince us that he's not the same endearing character from Se7en and the Shawshank Redemption. In the end, the Earth is saved -- my apologies if that ruins it for anyone -- but this dog's dinner should retain your attention for about an hour. Once the aliens turn up and start visiting people's bottoms, don't feel embarrassed about reaching for the fast-forward button.
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Summary: The Worst I've Ever Seen
Review: It wasn't just gross or stupid...it was stupidly gross! I finished it - thinking it would get better and begin to make sense - on the contrary. Dreamcatcher is a misnomer, it should be titled Butt Weasels.
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Summary: A Thrill Ride Packed With Loads Of Gore
Review: This is a great film and is also a dark comedy. I found it to be a but to graphic at times, but let's just say, this movie sent chill after chill down my spine. The first half of the movie was ok, but if it would have stayed the way it did from the begining, this movie would have got 3 starts instead of 5. But I most say, the second half of the film was great. It turned into a classic almost. I sure hope they make a sequel becuase i loved this. The only 2 parts a didn't like in this film was when Jonesy got hit by a car, (well, i guess that was kinda cool looking) and when the alien comes out of the butt. I know they couldn't use the alien coming out of the stomach, because that would have been copying Alien. Anyway, this is an awwsome movie all the way through, (with a few exeptions) but i recommend you buy this.
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