Storm of the Century 1999

Probably the best Stephen King movie/series. The feeling is great, and the ending is pretty epic.

The concept, the location, and the environment of this series looked good, and sounded good, but once I started it, talk about a long and drawn out story that doesn’t seem to really go anywhere. I had a hard time staying focused, and I kept getting distracted out of boredom. There is not reason for this story to be over four hours long, and be made into a mini series. A hour and a half to two hours movie would of been more than enough time for this story.

I know this was a Stephen King adaptation but it's a book/story that I've not read so I can't say how close to the story this actually is. It is a bit dated...but of course, Stephen King adaptations are never as vivid as his written stories really are, so that should come as no surprise that this falls short.

It does seem a bit dated, but the story was solid. There were really no A-listers in the cast so the acting was so-so. The biggest gripe I had was that it took three nights to air this. It was a solid story - whether you enjoy the ending or not - but man, it just seemed to go on forever.

I would call it a worthwhile viewing; it may run on the lengthy side for some while others may feel it's suited for a three-night run. The main strong point, in my opinion, again is the story itself. I have a feeling if I can find this in print form, it will make for a truly amazing read. SK screen adaptations just always seem to fall well short of the mark.