Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

Wuchak RELEASED IN 2015 and directed by Guillermo del Toro, "Mimic" is a nature-runs-amok movie about a Manhattan entomologist (Mira Sorvino) who genetically creates an insect with a virulent disease to kill cockroaches. Three years later these insects have evolved into man-sized creatures with an uncanny ability and are bent on wiping out their only predator, humankind. Jeremy Northam plays her hubby while Charles S. Dutton appears as a subway cop and Josh Brolin as (I think) a detective.It is said that you shouldn't allow your mistakes to bring you down; after all, even God made the cockroach. All joking aside, this is a serious creature feature with a dark tone similar to "The Relic," released the same year. I mean 'dark tone' both figuratively and literally, as the proceedings take place at nighttime in the city or in the underground tunnels. Thankfully, it's not as dark (literally) as "The Relic." The creatures are top-of-the-line and are just as good, if not better, than the best movie monsters you can cite. Unfortunately, there's very little human interest or interesting subtext to draw one into the events. The characters are mostly forgettable while the mindfood amounts to "Don't fool with mother nature." But I do like how the story turns into a survival situation in the tunnels by the third act wherein the protagonists have to use their wits to survive. If you love cockroaches (and who doesn't?) you'll like this movie.THE MOVIE RUNS 105 minutes and was shot in Toronto with some stuff done in Los Angeles. WRITERS: Matthew Robbins & del Toro wrote the script from Donald A. Wollheim's story.GRADE: C+/B- (5.5/10)

Alan Smithee Esq. Criminally underrated horror film by Guillermo del Toro. Great cast, interesting concept and wonderful visual look elevates this above you're standard monster (or in this case insect) movie. Make sure you watch the Director's Cut. The acting is more than adequate for a genre film and the effects which are mostly practical don't seem dated. The opening credit sequence was done by the same people who the opening credit sequence for David Fincher's "Seven", and it shows, but in a good way.

Scott LeBrun Filmmaker Guillermo del Toros' Hollywood debut is an expectedly slick and highly atmospheric film. Oscar winner Mira Sorvino stars as Susan Tyler, an entomologist. She comes up with a plan to eliminate cockroaches in NYC, which are now spreading a fatal disease dubbed Stricklers' to the city's children. Her solution is to contrive a new hybrid species of roach - the Judas - which will wipe out the roach population, while being supposedly unable to breed themselves. Three years later, the so-called "solution" is now the problem, and the Judas breed has done a lot of evolving - and has proved itself capable of breeding after all. (As Ian Malcolm of the "Jurassic Park" story would have said, "Life found a way.") Now Susan and a select few others descend into the bowels of the city to try to put an end to things once and for all.After clashes with Bob Weinstein, Del Toro ultimately disowned the film, but at least in more recent years his original directors' vision has become available on Blu-ray. Over all, it's a richer, more satisfying experience than the theatrical release. Granted, at some points some of the characters start to grate on the nerves, but in the end they regain ones' sympathies and rooting interest. Donald A. Wollheims' story was adapted by Matthew Robbins and del Toro, and the filmmakers take full advantage of some very spooky concepts and settings. This directors' cut, running 112 minutes, is deliberately paced but quite suspenseful, and features striking digital effects and creature designs by (among others) the legendary Rob Bottin ("The Howling", "The Thing", "Total Recall").Not all of the characters get fleshed out all that much, but the cast gives it their best effort. Josh Brolin and Oscar winning veteran F. Murray Abraham are kind of wasted, but their presence is still very welcome. The beautiful Sorvino is very credible and is playing a reasonably strong woman. Jeremy Northam plays her husband, Giancarlo Giannini is endearing as a middle aged shoe shine man with a young son (Alexander Goodwin), Charles S. Dutton is typically commanding as a subway cop, and Norman Reedus fans will thrill to see him in a small role."Mimic" does require the viewer to pay attention, because key exposition is divulged in a very quick manner, but it rewards them in kind. Its ambiance is perfect horror movie stuff through and through.Eight out of 10.

daggersineyes If you like Alien, Predator etc you will love this. Stop reading the reviews, ignore the ridiculously low rating and seek out the proper version of this movie (ie the Directors cut). Del Toro has produced a masterpiece here and it's a tragedy it's not better known. This is one of those examples at IMDb that makes me distrust the ratings system and yet again proves the better rated flicks are often not that good while the ones with mediocre ratings are very often well worth watching.The creatures are worth the price of admission all on their own. Plus Mira looks awesome when she's covered in bug excretion and subway grime! WATCH IT!! :)