Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Dan Ashley (DanLives1980) I didn't need to see this movie. I don't think anybody did, but I read the short story many times over the years. It's one of my favourite Nightmares and Dreamscape shorts from Stephen King and I was intrigued to see how they stretched the plot to make it into a feature length film! You don't need a synopsis from me, not on IMDb. Jimmy Dolan is a criminal living and operating out of Las Vegas. When keeping his nose clean means dispatching of Robinson's wife, it destroys his life and leads him to act out on the urge for revenge as the authorities fails to pin the crime on Dolan and his goons.What I liked about the King story was that there was nothing to like about any of the characters, all but Tinker. He wrote it from Robinson's perspective and it was nothing short of psychopathic, which is refreshing compared to most revenge stories.In the movie, the likability factor pretty much stays the same, but the makers seem to have made a point of giving Dolan and his crew all the entertainment value and most of the screen time. Personally, I'd have watched an hour and a half of Robinson planning and executing his revenge trip, but we're given snippets of him going through his trauma and falling apart and, sorry to say, it bored me.Wes Bentley has never been one to watch, for me at least. It might just be the angry kid scowl permanently etched into his face, but here he does a great job and pulls off some very natural but often overlooked acting.Christian Slater is just Christian Slater as always. I'm not saying he's incapable of acting because he puts some great energy into his role, but he's one of those actors that isn't cut out for defining different personalities. His face is incapable of change, it seems.The most important part of the movie, now that my problems are out of the way, is Bentley's Robinson giving up school to join the road crew in the Nevada desert. That's when King's storytelling really transfers well, and the addition of Tink and Danny really add texture to this film's character.The revenge plot itself and how Robinson goes through with it are superb. I found myself smiling most of the way through it and feeling satisfied by the end credits. Odd that a film can be so generic and run-of-the-mill until the final half hour blows you away, right? If you ever give it a try, read the story first and just skip to the end, that's my advice!

RickHarvey Having read the short story by Stephen King before viewing this film, i can clearly confirm that for anyone who is hoping for a faithful adaption, you may find yourself in two half's.The film itself is average. The pacing at the start is spot on and the story should be intriguing enough for you wanting more. This said, I watched this film with a companion and unlike me, he hasn't read the story. I'm not going to moan about how the film isn't better than the book cause it's never is but what i will say is that my friend must of got confused during the final parts.The main character, Robinson, takes up a job on the highways to get a grip of the machinery which he'll be using to execute his plan. This also involves him creating a illusionary canvas and setting up a false detour. I know all this because i've read the book, however, the film does such a awful job showing the characters emotions and there purposes that i'll warn you not to get upset when you find yourself lost.Long story short, film is a mess. Bently at times was laughable, Slater had no swagger and Robinson's Partner was idiotic. I dunno, i loved the story but even if had never read it before setting eyes on the film, it wouldn't of made much difference.

nateroofams I must start my review with the expression and/or term "WOW". The main thought with the the expression/term "WOW" is that this production receives a 5.7 vote. This score does not shock me since the production only has a meager amount of votes. Evidently the cast, producers, stage managers, costume designers, homeless people that take bribes, co-producers, and others involved in this film can vote.I often sit at home and wonder how I can apply construction experience to the revenge on a murderer that took the life of a loved one. I then contemplate an elaborate scheme that has so many flaws that only a person in the industry could point out. Shame on Christian Slater (although I always enjoy his attempt to never change his haircut in the last two decades) and Stephen King for this nightmare idea based on his short story.Many times on the job when I am working really hard I wonder how my face gets so dirty (not really, it is the 21st century...labor is over...if a machine can't do it, it doesn't get done). I then ponder why I am shovelling dirt (straticically staged in front of a backhoe) with such great effort one shovel at a time for hours...if not days while a perfectly capable machine is sitting there eager to reduce hours and days of work.One of the many riveting parts of this masterpiece is a lesson. When trapped in a vehicle with overburden material being placed from above(soil in this case) and all four (4) sides of your Cadillac Escalade (2007 - 2010 model) trapped in a vertical hole approximately 10' deep rectangular with absolutely no vertical deficiencies and there is only one escape route (up) what do you do? A) shoot your fully loaded 9mm handgun out the window and through the roof with no hopes of hitting a target or improving your situation, B) choose to remain in the vehicle while being buried alive while using method (A) and screaming annoyingly, or C) put one shot through the moon/sun roof, carefully escape and continue a competitive gig in the prostitution ring of NV? My stomach churns with disgust. Honestly I was hoping for a "True Romance" performance from Christian and a "American Beauty" performance from Billy Badass, Aka - Construction Worker/School Teacher/Murderer/I ruined my acting career by not only accepting but following through with this role.I applaud this films production and acting. This movie gives hope to everyone that thought creating a movie and acting in a movie was only for select individuals. Now we all know (if you've viewed this fantastic portrait of a poetic, classic and historic piece) that our childhood dreams are now not only possible but can easily surpass the the previous rendering that talents were preffered in the business.

max widner If you are reading this because you liked the short story I would say go for it. I read the story in Nightmares and Dreamscapes and it hung with me. I don't understand the negative comments and all I can figure is that: A. They didn't read the story or B. They didn't read the story. For gods sake, it's not an academy award winner and it wasn't intended to be. This was a very good enactment of the story and that's about all I can say. Not bad for a Saturday afternoon throw away movie. It delivers the essence of the story, Also I would advise any Stephen King fans to read or listen to the audio book, On Writing. It's pretty much an autobiography of the trials and tribulations of a writer who will go down in history as a contemporary, or superior, of any given living writer. Even if you don't write and you just enjoy the reading you will gain volumes of insight into King's mind. It's every bit as fascinating as any of his novels or short stories. Don't dilly dally, just watch it.