As part of Cineworld's Universal re-release series, I went with five others to watch the brilliant sci-fi/horror classic John Carpenter's The Thing, starring Kurt Russell.
I've seen the movie a number of times but never on the big screen, and Cineworld West India Quay was the perfect place to do just that. Universal had touched up the quality a bit, leaving the quality of picture immaculate, especially with the white snow covered landscape of the Antarctic (or British Columbia in reality).
Only slightly dated, the movie is still a brilliant horror film with impressive Rob Bottin effects and a tangible sense of claustrophobia and paranoia. The only negative comment about the experience was the significant lip sync issues, due to either the re-mastered print or the fault of the cinema.
The Thing: a repeat viewing worth the admission price.
I'll finish off with my favourite line from the movie:
"I know you gentlemen have been through a lot . . . but when you find the time . . . I'd rather not spend the rest of this winter TIED TO THIS FUCKING COUCH!"
Fitting somewhere between Jackie Brown and Kill Bill No. 1, this is Tarantino back on form. Long drawn out scenes, great dialogue, and excessive violence - it's all here and in pure QT style. Constant references to Nazi killing don't always sit well, but if you didn't catch the tongue in cheek tone of the film in the second act, you will in the final one. Not a masterpiece, but very entertaining.
Three things made this movie an amazing experience - Duncan Jones skilfully subtle direction, Sam Rockwell's stellar 'one-man band' performance, and the moody music of Clint Mansell lurking in the background. Moon is a throwback to the smart sci fi movies of the 70s and one that is entirely welcome. 
