Watching 'Gerald's Game' on Netflix (Stephen King)

Edward Price6 said:I’m a huge fan of this kind of stuff. Plus, anything by Stephen King is a win...
I'm really hoping it turns out to be good

The numbers just aren't on his side this time.

Definitely going to watch this one... :klap:

6.5/10

Super movie to watch, honestly! It’s just that ending felt way too rushed for me.

Moonman is old as fuck.

This movie is absolute garbage...

The whole plot just revolves around one room for basically no reason at all. I mean, maybe the first thirty minutes or so managed to grab my attention—it was somewhat interesting then—but after that? It’s just an hour of nothingness and some really minor, pointless developments. I guess it just fails to go anywhere.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

I felt the exact same way about it.

The whole thing feels like a B-movie production to me; even considering it's usually decent, I thought Guggino was overacting way too much.

Solid acting and a great vibe overall. That said, the concept itself isn't exactly groundbreaking—it’s a pretty familiar story being told through a standard lens.
There are definitely a few standout moments that managed to creep under my skin... just subtle, unsettling stuff that sticks with you.
Some of the motifs actually reminded me quite a bit of King's Dolores Claiborne.

To be honest, based on the trailer, I was expecting something completely different, so I hit a bit of a slump of disappointment during the first third of the movie. But slowly—thanks to some truly masterfully handled cinematography—the atmosphere starts to build, which really pulls the film out of its somewhat mediocre beginnings.

If you're the kind of person who appreciates those small, subtle details, it's definitely worth your time to watch.

Subtlety and this movie aren't exactly on speaking terms. 🤷

electriccanyon26 said:Subtlety and this movie aren't even in the same zip code. 🤷

Agreed—one of the worst King's adaptations out there. Just a bland, boring mess.

a solid movie

Honestly, I thought this was a really solid movie—definitely one of the heavy hitters from this year. It’s such a relief because we've been drowning in a sea of mediocre books and rushed adaptations lately, but this stands out as one of the better ones.
Carla was absolutely incredible, and the rest of the cast held their own too.

Awesome!

I wouldn't go so far as to say the movie is some kind of cinematic masterpiece... but then again, who actually enjoys those super claustrophobic plots where it's just one guy stuck in a room? For me, though, it was a pretty solid watch 👍