Review: would seem to be surefire casting . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: shyamalan takes a potentially trite and overused concept ( aliens come to earth ) and infuses it into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: there 's a persistent theatrical sentiment and a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product 
Sentiment: positive


Review: as for children , they wo n't enjoy the movie at all .