The Thing | 100 Movies Bucket List

 

This is a re-watch that I was really looking forward to.

I watched it for the first time last year and really enjoyed it, so I was glad it was on the list!

As with my first watch, I really like this film.

It's great that the mystery was held for as long as it could be. The audience are in the same position as the characters, trying to work out what's actually happening, and as this is teased out to us, it is also teased out for them.

As someone who's not always the biggest fan of sci-fi/horror, this film is the perfect blend of both genres.

The visuals are so great. Not only do the creatures look unique and original, but they also look genuinely scary. They're really well designed and, at times, hard to look at.

Outside of the horror aspect, it's really interesting to watch the group dynamics. To see the way their relationships change and they start to lose trust in each other as the events continue. Most of the characters get the chance to develop and it's really fascinating to see the way this happens.

And speaking of the characters, all of the actors do a really great job with their roles. In particular, Kurt Russell, who is one of the reasons that the film is as iconic and revered as it is.

The crazier the film gets, the more locked in you are. It takes a turn near the end when it just becomes full-on horror and it's so much fun to watch.

And the ending is great - there's no easy resolution, no feelings of hope of excitement, it's just dark and bleak and perfect for a situation like this.

So overall I'd definitely recommend this one - I had a great time re-watching it!