Now, here's the "thing" (I'm sorry): I don't think the 2011 Thing movie is actually that bad. It just has one glaring problem: The Thing itself. I don't think it really looks that great here. A bad CGI abomination compared to the awesome practical effects of the original movie. It absolutely does not carry the same weight to it. It's presence just doesn't as real. With the use of CGI, also comes the irresistible urge to reveal the monster more and more, which is completely antithetical to the concept of the Thing, built on paranoia and distrust as literally anyone or anything could be this alien creature.
I'm not saying it's all bad though, as I actually like that scene I showed up above, especially when the two faces combine into each other. I'm just saying The Thing as portrayed in the 2011 film is a different, less scarier beast than in the original Carpenter classic. It's a more typical violent alien that places body count over psychological assimilation. If you prefer that style, more power to you, but Carpenter's Thing will also reign supreme in my eyes.
Yeah that's a fair assessment. I wish they'll make another The Thing film with more practical effects. I'm glad that seemingly people are clamoring for less bad CGI and more combination of practical effects + CGI and more film makers are listening to us. ---
Fuhlt nicht durch dich Sarastro Todesschmerzen, So bist du meine Tochter nimmermehr-- eeeeeeeeeeeeeeehr.
