Better than I expected

Rating: Null/10 (9 August 2004)

The style of this film reminded me of the old 70's Hammer films, especially towards the end when Cruise's character re-visits the old mansion, and with the creepy piano music playing as he walks around.
Like in all of Kubrick's later films, the actors speak slowly and with long pauses between sentences. This is very noticeable. I think if the actors were allowed to speak naturally at their own paces, this film would only run for 1 and a half hours. But then again, maybe this way of acting is suited to this film because it adds to the suspense.
The story and the acting retained my interest from the start. 7.5/10