perica-43151 Few movies manage to outdo so many things as this one did. Better the first version of the movie, check. Be arguably better than one of the classic cult masterpieces, namely Alien, of the time, that it was originally accused of being a ripoff, check. Be vindicated as a cult masterpiece in time despite of negative reaction from both public and original critics, check. Be inspiration for many movies that followed, but never approached the original, check. Bring novelty on many levels, check. Have innovative special effects that look WAY better, more convincing and frightening than any CGI produced by modern supercomputers and expensive teams of animators decades later, check. Having memorable atmosphere, keen fan base and generally being perfect even in its flaws (that play as a lovely curiosity, like the chess engine), check.In short, there is a good reason this masterpiece is loved. It is, because it has and always had substantive true value. Together with Blade Runner, now remembered as one of the best sci fi movies of last century, but also transcending many genres, this is one heck of a GREAT movie.

cricketbat The Thing is a thrilling mix of suspense and visual horror. The special effects in this movie are ahead of their time, and the scares still hold up pretty well over 30 years later. This adaptation of John W. Campbell's short story is more faithful than the 1951 film, The Thing from Another World, but it also adds some originality. This is a well-made horror movie.

merelyaninnuendo The Thing 2 And A Half Out Of 5The Thing is plot driven horror feature that is more blame game than poetic as it aspires to be. The concept isn't as smart as the makers think and the scrutiny isn't loud enough to bang its way out of the screen; it stays with you but maybe you don't want to keep it. It is short on technical aspects like background score, art design, visual effects, sound department and editing. The writing is weak on terms of creativity for it completely relies upon its concept and never even attempts to outgrow it which fades away its specific chareacteristics after the first act. The screenplay by Bill Lancaster is gripping if not smart, for it contains all the essential ingredients that a mandatory commercial cinema does, to draw in most of the attention from the audience. John Carpenter; the director, is not in his A game as he lacks better execution skills or maybe isn't focused on the vision that is aspired to set and is enjoying a bit much of it to breed sincerity. There isn't much range offered to any of the star cast to factor in effectively on terms of performance although Kurt Russell is giving all he can from the allotted part. The Thing is an annihilated breach with an "in and out" agenda that is similar to its characters; one-dimensional.

ilovemovies2016 A great sci-fi horror a monster classic horror this movie never ages an arctic horror that's gripping and scary this movie truly never ages. downside can be a little slow at times but soon picks up if you're looking for a classic horror that will make u jump out of you're seat this is it