"The good news is that the lack of originality does not preclude effectiveness. An atmosphere of dread and uncertainty is augmented by the relative anonymity of the cast with a lack of star names to latch onto... While the characterisation is thin and delivered in broad strokes, by the time havoc breaks loose it's unlikely you'll care too much. Although the slick and plentiful CGI lacks the earthy, visceral punch of the 1982 version... what The Thing lacks in finesse and nuance, it more than makes up for in sustaining a relentless level of threat, progressing at a fast clip and containing its fair share of shocks and surprises." - Ashley Clark, Little White Lies