Clever, but almost too clever

Rating: 5/10 (25 October 2004)

A group of strangers end up stranded at a motel, sinister events unfold, but is all as it seems?
Identity is one of those thrillers that could have been really great, if it were not so over-done. The setup of the film is pretty good and for the most part, this is a decent thriller. But it is the finale that really lets the film fall short. After some good twists, one is pretty satisfied with the film, but when the movie begins to keep throwing in twists and over-longs the ending, it gets a little too tiresome. A similar flaw can be found in The Ring. But, this is my only real problem with the movie.
This film has good quality and a slick sense of style. The cast is also in good form. Over all, it might just be a treat for fans of the twisted thriller. Give it a whirl.
** 1/2 out of ****