Incredible debut!

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2004)

I went into this film with no expectations whatsoever. The film I wanted to see had been taken off the screens the same morning. It was the best thing that could happen to me that day.
What an incredible debut for director Wan and screenwriter Whannell! It had been a while since I had truly been entertained in a movie theater.
The plot is well thought out. The story has intrigue, suspense and enough twists and turns to keep the audience interested. The characters are well developed and believable, and the actors who portray them manage to bring them alive for us. The result is nothing less then what we should expect from a movie and what we too often do not get: pure entertainment.
This film, with its measly budget of 1.2 million $ deserves to be on the big screen with all the other movies out there, even more so. And director Wan did not have to hire a Tom Cruise or a Julia Roberts to get us to see his film.
Is this film perfect? Nope. But you'll definitely get your money's worth.
I am currently working towards my first feature and will be damn proud if it's as good as this one.
8/10 for me.