Great movie. I really liked it. I saw Carpenter's version in the theater and I liked it. I've seen it several times since then and it's still good, but it's looking a little dated now.
This new prequel does a great job of explaining what happened in the Norwegian camp from the Carpenter flick, and ***Gasp*** they actually use real Norwegians! Great decision, as their acting was great and they fit the parts perfectly.
The story was what anyone who saw Carpenter's version would expect judging from Carpenter's story (anyone with a brain anyway. The effects combine animatronics and digital effects and they do an excellent job at it. Some very effective monsters result.
Overall I have to say this was a well done flick and I'll likely be watching it multiple times.
As for the naysayers, well all I can say is I'd like to see them do better.
This new prequel does a great job of explaining what happened in the Norwegian camp from the Carpenter flick, and ***Gasp*** they actually use real Norwegians! Great decision, as their acting was great and they fit the parts perfectly.
The story was what anyone who saw Carpenter's version would expect judging from Carpenter's story (anyone with a brain anyway. The effects combine animatronics and digital effects and they do an excellent job at it. Some very effective monsters result.
Overall I have to say this was a well done flick and I'll likely be watching it multiple times.
As for the naysayers, well all I can say is I'd like to see them do better.