This week we watched "The Thing". I didn't realize I had tried to watch this one in the past and fell asleep during it. Big suprise...it happened again. But I almost made it through this time! It was like a ten minute mini nap. You can probably already see where this is going to be heading.
Things I Liked:
1. Jed. < That's the name of the dog actor since the dog was not given a name. Is it bad that my first point is an animal??
2. 80's animatronics. They walk a fine line between super cheesey and pretty amazing. I did enjoy the animatronics in this one, though "the thing" is pretty cheesey.
Things I Didn't Like:
1. Pacing. Soooo sloooowwww. The parts with action are pretty good, but it's so slow for most of the movie. Now here is the problem...it's supposed to be. I'm just not a fan of suspenseful horror. I get bored so easily. "Alien" is the same way and I fell asleep during that as well. Both are classified as cult classics. But they are just not my thing.
Yeah, not much to say about this one. I'm kind of indifferent to it. If you like suspenseful 80's horror and you haven't seen this, it may be worth a watch. Otherwise, it's great for naptime! I love horror, but I need somewhere between 80's suspense and 90s/2000s blood gorefest. Oh the days of Pinhead are so far gone. *whimper* So overall, not impressed.
Here's to hoping that next week will bring something better.
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