The Thing - User Reviews
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February 06, 2012
good prequel to '82 carpenter's version. good digital vfx, definitely not "sub-par" as some people would believe.
February 02, 2012
i 'm a fan of john carpenter's remake, this was by far the best sci-fi i have seen in awhile. watch it, it's worth it.
November 28, 2011
Great CGI.
November 25, 2011
Great rendition of John Carpenters classic.
November 24, 2011
interesting twist on the original movie - better than what the critics are saying about it.
November 24, 2011
Passable,the 80's version was alott better.
November 22, 2011
Excellent CGA. Love the way it appears even when I have never seen the original
November 15, 2011
Lots of jump and startle scares in this movie but still not as good as the 80's versions. A solid effort but wait to rent it.
November 12, 2011
This is a very well made prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing. Story line is good and special effects are great. Stay for the credits as it has a good lead in to the original. Only complaint would be that the movie was a little short.
November 11, 2011
A barely scary movie. More sci-fi then horror and a poor prequil to the 1982 John Carpenter version. Over use of CGI special effects is one of the downfalls of this movie. It should have been used to add on to the effects, but not as the main effects. There is very little tension, and the horror aspects are very "startle me" moments than really scary tension. Unfortunatly the ties to the 1982 version and the lead in to it made this a very predictable end to the movie.
November 10, 2011
NOT GOOD
November 08, 2011
I really enjoyed this movie. I hope they make another one.
November 08, 2011
This is a good prequel to the Classic "The Thing" Answers some questions left unanswered in the original, and leaves some more questions at the end. I look forward (And Hope) that they make a few more of these
November 08, 2011
Normally I am not a big fan of remakes but I did like this movie. If you like the original, of which I am a big fan, then you will enjoy watching this remake. Seemed a little short in terms of time - I mean why take an entire cast and film crew all that way and not make it a 2 hour movie! Maybe everyone got bored of the cold and they wanted to head home early.
November 07, 2011
Great movie but the original still whips its ass..
November 07, 2011
well i liked this movie but not as much as u liked the first one,it has tons of action and will leave you wanting more i give this movie 4 out of 5 stars just because it couldve been alil bit better
November 07, 2011
First movie that made me afraid of the dark at the age of 12.
November 07, 2011
Ihave seen the original version from the 50s and the remake from the 80s and I've gotta say that the best one in my mind is still the 50s original. They worked very hard on the plot because they did not have the technology they have today for special effects and as such did the best they could to make a great movie that was more than just computer graphics. When I saw the preview for this film I actually looked forward to it because I thought they would keep true to the original but when I actually saw it I was very disapointed.
November 06, 2011
I have seen all three versions of this movie and I still prefer the original black and white film. This version is definitely more high-tech and shows a lot more gore but I do not think that that makes this the best one. It also changes the story quite a bit to accommodate the new effects. Okay but not the best.
November 04, 2011
I remember watching the original and being scared silly but this just did not measure up. Maybe it's bcuz I am so much older now? Just ok.
November 04, 2011
Meh! not the greatest! and not that scary if your into scary Movies!!
November 04, 2011
This prequel, while not living up to the original,is still a very enjoyable film. The effects should've been done practically and used CG only as an aid, and the tension wasn't used very well as the focal point of fear, but the story was still good and I felt it covered the bases in terms of staying true to the original. If you go into this film expecting something amazing, you are being unrealistic. You need to go into this film already knowing, as it is common sense, that it won't be as good as the original, but it will still be a nice fun movie.
November 03, 2011
I was really disappointed with this movie and it wasn't what I expected to be and really wan't that scary and the preview was actually better than the movie it self and this movie it is better to rent from the store when it comes out please don't waste your money to go and see this it is not even worth $2.00 and this how much it really sucks please son't spend your money save it for a better scary movie this is for sure.
November 02, 2011
how many remakes do we need
November 02, 2011
I didn't see the original movie, but this movie was nicely done -- keeps you thinking!
November 02, 2011
I enjoy that movie. It was a good story but some effects were not good at all. For example, when they are in the helicopter and you saw outside of it, nothing move outside. The first movie "the thing" has better visual effects than the new one. And for those who saw the first one, it's really the same story with some differences but it don't worth the price to see the movie in theater
October 28, 2011
For all of you who are saying it isn't as good as the original 1982 movie you should do some homework. John Carpenter's version, while the best IMHO, is not the original. The age of Google and people are still bozos. Geesh
October 28, 2011
Great companion piece to Carpenters Masterpiece.
October 28, 2011
It was an average movie with some cool special effects, but it doesn't come close to the original with Kurt Russell
October 27, 2011
This was a great remake, and the special FX was great. ha high recomend for a never seen the original "The Thing" with kurt russel. and still a high recomend for those that dont like people messing with them it does it justice.
October 27, 2011
meh. Could take it or leave it.
October 26, 2011
Watched this one last night. I usually dont let my boyfriend choose movies but this one was a good choice. If you like a movie that makes you think...This is the one.
October 26, 2011
Be aware that this movie is more about suspense and thrills rather than horror. It tied up any loose ends I had with the original and was very well played out. No, the CGI isn't something you'd see in a $100 million dollar movie, and the actors aren't Robert Downey Jr. or Brad Pitt, but do their roles very well. If you pay great attention to details, they set things up for the original very very well. I was more than pleased with this movie, I loved it.
October 25, 2011
Interesting movie, although a little overdone on the graphics.
October 25, 2011
This movie was great! very suspenseful! and scary!!!!
October 25, 2011
Remakes - Remakes where was Kurt Russell (1982)when this new one was made ---- good special effects and entertaining however- it lacks one big "Thing" namely Kurt Russell as R.J. MacReady
October 24, 2011
very suspensful!!!
October 24, 2011
This is a horrible thing to watch.
October 24, 2011
Enjoyed. Thought it was intense at times.
October 24, 2011
good prequel, even though it is much like the original it has a good backdrop and gruelling effects loved it!
October 23, 2011
My mate told me the plot followed the 1981 version, as i've never seen it I'll never know lol. It was good, i jumped a few times but then again, i jump a loud noises lol
October 23, 2011
Not so good
October 23, 2011
The original was really good and really scary at its time. This however, not so much. Absolutely no need for a remake, didnt like it at all.
October 22, 2011
it was very suspensful and creepy, but its one of those movies that your to regret not seeing!!
October 22, 2011
People who don't like sci-fi horror movies should not review them.
October 21, 2011
Poor Acting, Inappropriate Soundtrack. If I didn't like the first one so much, I would give it a one.
October 21, 2011
i think the pre prequel deserves a 4star it will never achieve the effect of the original release in the fiftys who doesn't remember when gunsmoke (james arness) get's electricaly smokes at the end! the new version is quite good!!
October 21, 2011
Did a good job asa prequal/sequal.
October 20, 2011
Felt a little bit rushed.
October 20, 2011
This is NOT A GREAT MOVIE. It's terrible. Anyone who thinks this film stands along side the John Carpenter original is insane or maybe just stupid.