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The Stand
(1994)
The end of the world is just the beginning.
Director: Mick Garris, Not rated (Dad's guess
PG-13)
  Starring:
Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo,
Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Miguel Ferrer, Adam Storke, Ray Walston,
Rob Lowe, Bill Fagerbakke, Matt Frewer, Corin Nemec, Ed Harris
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"The man in the desert is
Flagg, and I think he's crucifying anyone who gets in his way." –
Sue Redman
Why watch this? ...
it's a very interesting, and scary, post-apocalyptic epic.
Plot Summary:
Following a devastating global plague that wipes out most of
humanity, the remaining survivors begin experiencing psychic
visions. These dreams guide them to one of two opposing figures:
the benevolent Mother Abagail or the malevolent Randall Flagg.
As these two factions gather in their respective locations, an
inevitable confrontation looms, forcing a final showdown between
good and evil for the future of the human race.
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Dad's Preview:
Adapting Stephen King's beloved novel was no small task. This
limited-series (as opposed to the more recent 2022 effort) succeeds on many
levels, though it's not perfect. A government-created super-flu
escapes containment and wipes out humanity. Those immune are
left to survive in a decaying landscape of the dead. Half are drawn
to an old, black lady singing hymns. The rest to the dark man
(King's personification of evil is often "the walking dude") in Vegas.
Early on, we are illuminated to the fact that is the battle of good vs.
evil, and
we wonder, "Can common folks ever overcome a supernatural
foe? The
actors are superb (namely Rob Lowe and Gary Sinise), as is its bluesy soundtrack. The vibe is
creepy, but there are tender moments, too. It's worth your
time despite and somewhat hokey ending (It would have greatly
benefited from modern CGI special effects). |
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Laurel Ent.,
DawnField Ent., Greengrass
Productions; ABC
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