Obvious (Thanks to the Marketing Dept.)

Rating: 5/10 (24 April 2004)

This is the first film I've seen where I've guessed the plot twist BEFORE seeing the movie!! The title, tagline and trailer to this movie give far too much away. Anyone with experience of psychological thrillers won't have much trouble in guessing what 'the twist' will be. My suspicions where as good as confirmed during the opening titles, with more 'subtle' hints along the way. That's not to say that this is a bad film. A fantastic cast helps this film along with John Cusack being as watchable as ever, and Amanda Peet making a particularly good job of things. The atmosphere of the movie is great, with the Motel location being suitably claustrophobic, and the sound and visuals of the 'Desert Storm' adding to the suspense.
Not in the same league as Sixth Sense, Usual Suspects or Memento, but enjoyable all the same.