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"Beware the lake." This is the tv miniseries, on A&E, based from the Stephen King novel of the same name. Mike Nooonan is a famous author who writes for his wife, Jo Noonan. During a meet the author Jo gets hit by an oncoming bus, and dies from the impact. Mike learns that his wife had discovered she was pregnant at her time of death, and begins to suspect her of wrong doing. To relive tension, and find writing inspiration, he travels to their inherited lake house in Dark Score Lake in Western Maine. He quickly discovers that there is a dark secret haunting his lake house that involves Dark Score Lake spring fair in 1939, and a blue's singer named Sara Tidwell, and a little girl named Kyra Devore.
"Lie still bag of bones." This miniseries was directed by Mick Garris, a director who has experience working with Stephen King in the past. This was done in two parts instead of the usual three parts, one that would be shown once per week instead of two in days. I haven't read the novel this was based off, so I can't say how loyal it is to the book. From tid bits that I'd read it's moderately faithful only rushed. The three event miniseries had great build-up, and really introduced the characters. Since this was a two part miniseries-each episode being 2 hours-can only present so much information. Part one had a decent back story, but it failed to pull audience's in like former miniseries events had accomplished. The town gives off a highly dark creepy feel to it. There is a curiosity that is set in place with part 1. Part 1 also gives off a lot of hints that make the ending fairly predictable. Part 2 has a deeper story line that really isn't explored to it's greatest depths. The climax comes off as random, and is only placed there to make an end for the show. There were several moments of entirely random events that weren't fully explored. I really enjoyed the idea of everything being a family curse. Visually its stunningly dark. The ghosts were well done. The hauntings were too sporadic, and happened way too early in part 1.
Pierce Brosnan played the leading role of Mike Noonan. He's good in this role, but the character is a bit too carefree. It is obvious when he's experiencing sadness, and anger, but the emotions aren't as deep as they should be. Annabeth Gish, Jo Noonan, was great for the few minutes that she was onscreen. She really made her character stand out, first in having a dark secret and then second as a protector. Melissa George, Mattie, is the character who pulls Mike back into life with a new love. She portrays the character as a naive girl who has a major crush, but does not present any real seduction for Mike. Caitlin Carmichael, Kyra Devore, is the little girl who pulls Mike into the mystery of the Devore family. She is cute, and spends most of the film crying. Anika Noni Rose, Sara Tidwell, was great in her role of the villainous ghost. She performs her role with great passion.
I give this a 3 out of 5 stars! It's got a great story, but it wasn't fully explored in depth. The acting was good, but the characters were oddly portrayed.
Answer to last blog: Actor Patrick Wilson starred in the dark film Hard Candy.
Que: What other miniseries event did Mick Garris direct based from a Stephen King novel?
The Shining
Rose Red
The Storm of the Century
Salem's Lot
If you enjoy reading my blog, please become a fan of my facebook page! The Film Code Facebook Page
"Beware the lake." This is the tv miniseries, on A&E, based from the Stephen King novel of the same name. Mike Nooonan is a famous author who writes for his wife, Jo Noonan. During a meet the author Jo gets hit by an oncoming bus, and dies from the impact. Mike learns that his wife had discovered she was pregnant at her time of death, and begins to suspect her of wrong doing. To relive tension, and find writing inspiration, he travels to their inherited lake house in Dark Score Lake in Western Maine. He quickly discovers that there is a dark secret haunting his lake house that involves Dark Score Lake spring fair in 1939, and a blue's singer named Sara Tidwell, and a little girl named Kyra Devore."Lie still bag of bones." This miniseries was directed by Mick Garris, a director who has experience working with Stephen King in the past. This was done in two parts instead of the usual three parts, one that would be shown once per week instead of two in days. I haven't read the novel this was based off, so I can't say how loyal it is to the book. From tid bits that I'd read it's moderately faithful only rushed. The three event miniseries had great build-up, and really introduced the characters. Since this was a two part miniseries-each episode being 2 hours-can only present so much information. Part one had a decent back story, but it failed to pull audience's in like former miniseries events had accomplished. The town gives off a highly dark creepy feel to it. There is a curiosity that is set in place with part 1. Part 1 also gives off a lot of hints that make the ending fairly predictable. Part 2 has a deeper story line that really isn't explored to it's greatest depths. The climax comes off as random, and is only placed there to make an end for the show. There were several moments of entirely random events that weren't fully explored. I really enjoyed the idea of everything being a family curse. Visually its stunningly dark. The ghosts were well done. The hauntings were too sporadic, and happened way too early in part 1.
Pierce Brosnan played the leading role of Mike Noonan. He's good in this role, but the character is a bit too carefree. It is obvious when he's experiencing sadness, and anger, but the emotions aren't as deep as they should be. Annabeth Gish, Jo Noonan, was great for the few minutes that she was onscreen. She really made her character stand out, first in having a dark secret and then second as a protector. Melissa George, Mattie, is the character who pulls Mike back into life with a new love. She portrays the character as a naive girl who has a major crush, but does not present any real seduction for Mike. Caitlin Carmichael, Kyra Devore, is the little girl who pulls Mike into the mystery of the Devore family. She is cute, and spends most of the film crying. Anika Noni Rose, Sara Tidwell, was great in her role of the villainous ghost. She performs her role with great passion.
I give this a 3 out of 5 stars! It's got a great story, but it wasn't fully explored in depth. The acting was good, but the characters were oddly portrayed.
Answer to last blog: Actor Patrick Wilson starred in the dark film Hard Candy.
Que: What other miniseries event did Mick Garris direct based from a Stephen King novel?
The Shining
Rose Red
The Storm of the Century
Salem's Lot
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