The movie by Stephen King - has anybody seen it? And is it any good?

went to see it on monday.
strange is my conclusion. worth watching but the ending lacked something special.

Saw it a few weeks ago (not saying how.. and no, nothing illeal) i thought it was an ok film, but it needs WATCHING, (as-in, some bits could confuse you, if you blink and miss something) theres a few "far-fetched" things (as with all king stories) but overall its a decent film, and worth a watch..

I'm a big Stephen King fan, love his books but his endings always seem to be a bit of a let down. I think I might give it a go anyhow.

A great film with a twist at the end better than anything that M Night Shyamalan could write

Excellant acting from John Cusack, i personally would liked to have seen more of Samuel Jackson as he is an actor of great standing in my view

Ooh err - John Cussack, Samuel L and a Stephen King story - something I'll definitely be watching out for!

Recently watched Samuel L in Snakes on a Plane and was thoroughly entertained, I think he is much under-rated.

It's at the Odeon now

http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s125/Sheffield/

I want to see this it looks great. Death Sentence is also very good and out at the moment.

The movie by Stephen King - has anybody seen it? And is it any good?

Best horror/suspense film i have seen this year. Recommended :clap::banana:


Excellant acting from John Cusack, i personally would liked to have seen more of Samuel Jackson as he is an actor of great standing in my view

Probably would of broke the budget ... considering how much it cost for Jackson these days.

if its anywhere near as good as the story its worth watching

I'm a big Stephen King fan, love his books but his endings always seem to be a bit of a let down. I think I might give it a go anyhow.

He knows that, we know that, its the reading of and the story that are enjoyable. its not like most things in life, say a train journey, or paying a bill, or going to the dentists where the conclusion is the satisfying part, if you read the dark towers series he tells you to stop reading a chapter or so before the end, and when the end comes....

and the same goes for certain tv shows,

The short story is a cracker - I'll be catching this sometime!

Saw it on Sunday - I can't make my mind up if it was good or bad... So I'll say it's ok. Some bits were good and were good twists, but it wasn't anything special

It was ok, nothing special, but it was entertaining. I felt like i'd seen it before, the story was familier but i can't think why, as i havent read the book.

I thought the first half was reeeeally good...then it trailed off a little, but overall a good film!

Can anyone tell me if this short story is in one of King's compendiums?

I saw it last night and I agree with some things that have been said and not others..
:)

I saw it last night and I agree with some things that have been said and not others..
:)

And you didn't even invite me! :hihi:

It's a great film, we really enjoyed it. The end is low key but high emotional impact IMO. Well worth watching but as a previous reposnse said - only if you have the ability to concentrate.

Can anyone tell me if this short story is in one of King's compendiums?its in Everythings Eventual

its in Everythings Eventual

I can't remember if I've got that or not. I got rid of a lot of books a few months ago as I'd read them about 10 times - hope that wasn't one of them :o

And you didn't even invite me! :hihi:

If I go see it again your at the top of my list.
:D

its in Everythings Eventual

Cheers, it came in the post this morning. Should I read the story first or see the film?

If I go see it again your at the top of my list.
:D

I will let you off then :hihi:
I need to see this film withnail and I is showing at cineworld tonight so off to see that first!

I loved the short story and found it really unsettling. I haven't yet seen the film as I'm often disappointed by films of SK's books (except for 'The Shining').

Cheers, it came in the post this morning. Should I read the story first or see the film?I haven't seen the film so can't say.

In my experience its always better to read the book

Quite an original ending, i desperately hoped to god he wouldn't wake up in a hospital and it was a dream or coma or some ****e like that, but yes i was pleased about the ambiguous ending.

I loved the short story and found it really unsettling. I haven't yet seen the film as I'm often disappointed by films of SK's books (except for 'The Shining').

most of the conversions are crap,
this is one of the few sk books I don't remember reading:confused: but watched this film last night and it was pretty good really, not as chilling as the japanese ring, but makes you jump in a few spots and its a decent ending, worth going to see.

I'm a big Stephen King fan, love his books but his endings always seem to be a bit of a let down. I think I might give it a go anyhow.

I agree about the endings...he somehow seems to run out of steam.....for example, IT, ended up not as a clown but a giant spider....so weird and not a good ending to an otherwise <not pennywise...sorry for the pun> good film !

His new book Key Dune is well worth a read though .

His new book Key Dune is well worth a read though .

Duma Key (http://www.amazon.com/Duma-Key-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1416552510) is also worth a read too. :)

Duma Key (http://www.amazon.com/Duma-Key-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1416552510) is also worth a read too. :)

I hold my head in shame .......gawd!!....
Thanks for the very wry and considerate post to a blonde <doh > lol :)