Didn't see it coming...totally original.

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2003)

I first learned of Identity when I heard Ebert and Roepert (hope that is spelled correctly) give this horror/thriller "two thumbs up." I love those Sixth Sense/The Others type of movies and their reviews made me think Identity would be something I would want to watch. When the killings began my first thought was that this movie blows. Oh my God what were those two critics thinking...this is playing out like a 13 Ghosts type of flick. Then the plot twist and I literally yelled out at in the theatre, "Oh my God I never saw that coming...this is great." The idea for this movie is totally original and completely justified the highly unorthodox (and somewhat comical) methods of murder that were taking place. Ive heard a few complaints about the ending, and although I agree the same was a little bit forseeable, it was still highly entertaining. Overall, I loved the film. Although, I wish they would have stretched it out more than 90 minutes. Nonetheless, loved Identity...very original...will recommend it in the same breath as The Others and The Sixth Sense.