Richard Rivera

this particular reinterpretation of THE STAND is slow, methodical and emotionally antiseptic. Direction is visually average and uncreative, with the plotting having a “enter slot A in to slot B” approach. Direction is visually average and uncreative. At least the ABC television version had the advantage of not only casting it well but more emotionally involved in the five hour story. It took its time to unveil its story and at the same time keeping the viewer highly interested in the background of what was happening visually and story wise.