Very Good

Rating: 8/10 (9 January 2010)

Keep in mind that this isn't really a horror film, it's more of a thriller. The tagline "there's something wrong with Esther" and her ominous picture on the movie poster makes it obvious that her charming act is just that; a facade. Though, the tagline doesn't completely give away the entire plot. While Esther is indeed disturbed, the true secret of the film is not revealed until the very end of the movie. Isabelle Fuhrman is very good as Esther, and delivers her lines well. I can defiantly see her doing more work as an actress in the future. Her Russian accent was also pretty believable. Vera Farmiga also does a good job as Kate, the mother who had given birth to a stillborn baby, and is recovering from the alcoholic addiction the incident created. The movie has an intriguing story to tell, although there are a few plot holes here and there. Overall, a very good movie. 8.5/10