Fairly well acted but poor vehicle.

Rating: 2/10 (18 July 2006)

Highly disappointing, the only suspense is the order in which characters are affected. The premise stems from a psychological concept still debated by the industry and only stands up within the film itself as a dramatic device. Acting is better than adequate; one surprise is the all-too-brief portrayal by Rebecca DeMornay. (You might never guess it was she had you not found her name in the credits.) Cusak is creditable for holding his character's tension throughout the feature. Few modern films get by using a single set, but this one does, though the set is "extended." Consider this feature as a way to kill ninety minutes or so before something more important comes along; if one can suspend one's disbelief, the film can satisfy.