Excellent thriller

Rating: 8/10 (25 October 2012)

One of the best films of 2003, all the way. A tour de force of emotions and very well executed. Its quite brutal and may scare people under 12. However, for people who appreciate films that are not that simple cliché ridden stories here is a fine treat.
The score is also very good, since it contains even a little Vivaldi, which I appreciate in a film. The score is always a vital part of a film and here we are well treated.
The film is flawed, however, some parts are not perfect and overall, it may feel a bit forced at times. But, overall, it appears to be one of the 10 finest films of the decade. Highly recommended.