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1408 - my thoughts
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Just got back from 1408. A good, solid movie. The surfboard section toward the end was almost a disaster. It felt like a cheat for a long, long time. John Cusack was excellent, though. I especially liked the scene at the book signing at the beginning when he was obviously lying to the woman who brought his novel--and the writing was good enough that they didn't really belabor it. The father appears briefly but again they didn't dwell on it. Some good nods to other King stuff -- the ledge, the freestanding door, the "hell is repetition" allusion. The sound effect of Enslin's feet squeaking on the snow was a very nice touch.
Disappointed that Tony Shaloub didn't have a bigger part. I liked the ending a lot--it was far better than the script I read last year. Very nice touch. If I were to give it a rating, 4 stars out of 5, perhaps, or a good solid B+.
Just got back from 1408. A good, solid movie. The surfboard section toward the end was almost a disaster. It felt like a cheat for a long, long time. John Cusack was excellent, though. I especially liked the scene at the book signing at the beginning when he was obviously lying to the woman who brought his novel--and the writing was good enough that they didn't really belabor it. The father appears briefly but again they didn't dwell on it. Some good nods to other King stuff -- the ledge, the freestanding door, the "hell is repetition" allusion. The sound effect of Enslin's feet squeaking on the snow was a very nice touch.
Disappointed that Tony Shaloub didn't have a bigger part. I liked the ending a lot--it was far better than the script I read last year. Very nice touch. If I were to give it a rating, 4 stars out of 5, perhaps, or a good solid B+.
Comments
DVD Features:
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Alternate Ending
Technical Specs:
- Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Final thoughts: It's certainly not without a few nagging faults, but Mikael Hafstrom's 1408 provides a solid amount of thrills, chills and suspense. Cusack turns in a memorable performance as a writer tormented by the very thoughts and nightmares he practically wished upon himself, while the claustrophobic production design conveys the terror quite well. Though the film's "false endings" work against it and the resolution isn't quite satisfying, there's enough here to keep most viewers coming back for more. Genius Products' two-disc package serves up a solid technical presentation and a few noteworthy bonus features, including an interesting director's cut on Disc 2.
Now through Halloween, "1408 Room & Doom" will pit players against the evil forces of Room 1408. There is only one way to escape: to find the hidden key releasing them from the room. Players will experience eerie flashbacks from scenes from the movie and, if they are unable to outwit the evil room, one of several unpleasant fates. Like in the movie and the Stephen King short story it's based on, a clock counts down the seconds until your untimely death.
Players who survive the psychological onslaught of Room 1408 will receive one of three bonus experiences. These include a special "1408" wallpaper download or a sneak peak at an alternate ending to the movie, otherwise available only on rentals from BLOCKBUSTER. In a third experience, players can watch a trailer and behind-the-scenes footage of "The Mist," a Frank Darabont-directed horror film also based on a Stephen King thriller coming to theaters Nov. 21.
Those who want to share the "1408 Room & Doom" game experience can email a postcard to a friend with the ominous warning sent to John Cusack's character in the movie: "Don't Enter 1408."
The game is available online at www.1408themoviedvd.com through Oct. 31. Those who play "1408 Room & Doom" also have the option of entering the "1408 Room & Doom" sweepstakes. Prizes include a grand prize trip for two to New York City, which is the setting for the movie "1408," or American Express(R) gift cards. No purchase is necessary, nor is participation in the game or BLOCKBUSTER membership required to enter the sweepstakes. Entries must be made by Oct. 14.
The "1408 Room & Doom" game and sweepstakes highlight the psychological fright film "1408" and two alternate endings that will be available exclusively on rentals from BLOCKBUSTER beginning Oct. 2. Those who want to see if John Cusack's character lives, dies or somewhere in between can rent "1408" at BLOCKBUSTER stores or online at www.blockbuster.com.
"1408", released by Genius Products, is part of an agreement that provides Blockbuster Inc. with exclusive U.S. rental rights to The Weinstein Company's theatrical and direct-to-video movies. Other recent Weinstein Company releases made available for rent exclusively through Blockbuster include "Miss Potter" starring Renee Zellweger, the ensemble feature "Bobby" from Emilio Estevez and the "Grindhouse" double feature including Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" and Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror."