PASSENGERS [2008]

If it weren't for click-and-instantly-watch-them services like Netflix and Video On Demand, I'd probably never see ho-hum films like Rodrigo Garcia's snoozy supernatural thriller Passengers.
A grief counsellor is assigned to work with a group of odd-ball plane-crash survivors that all seem to be part of something bigger.  Well. I'll tell you I had the whole thing figured out not even 10 minutes into the what was supposed to be a suspenseful story.
For what it lacks in originality and mystery it somewhat makes up for with a well-rounded cast that seem to be giving it more than what the material really deserves.  If you like any of the actors involved then it might be worth watching for that...if not, then skip it.

2 barking dogs out of 5

THE MIST [2007]

Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novella The Mist is a social commentary and dissection of Western humanity, thinly disguised as a creature feature b-film.

Mixing elements of Night Of The Living Dead and Lord Of The Flies, Darabont pieces together an impressively faithful adaptation of King's work, with the exception of the completely new ending which delivers an even more powerful punch than the original.  It suffers from some awkward pacing but still manages to please as a fan of horror films and the disgusting things they do.

3 Gunslingers out of 5