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Originally Posted by Sculpt
The Thing (2011)
7/10
Prequel to the 1982 film of the same name. Researchers find a very old spaceship and it's frozen occupant.
I think the reviews at the time of it's release were a bit harsh, but certainly not incorrect. That is to say, it's not as good as the 1982 film, and it's much too light in exploring and featuring paranoia. Just when character paranoia heats up, the film is interrupted by more inconsequential action of the CGI, violence and explosive variety. The film is fairly action orientated, but not particularly good at it. It also misses the chance to explore the essence of the new lifeform, and the dire consequences of it's existence.
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A fairly pointless prequel, reboot, or remake. I was watching it in the background On Demand recently. I think if you've never heard of the original The Thing you might think the 2011 version is a good movie. All the actors are fine in it. But there is the original which is a perfect movie.