M. Night Shyamalan does it again!

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2002)

Ok, first of all, you can't expect a big-budget, over-the-top, special effects bonanza! Yes, the movie involves some science fiction in it, but it's not really a true sci-fi film. Next, you have to consider that M. Night Syamalan also wrote and directed "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreakable", so you know that this film is going to have the same sort of feel to it.
The story in this film is very interesting and really quite creepy. M. Night is a really great director! The story moves along quite well and leave you hanging on every word and every scene. M. Night also seems to be really good at the comedy aspect as well.
The actors in this film do a great job. Mel Gibson is great as always and Joaquin Phoenix just gets better and better as an actor. Rory Culkin (another Culkin brother) does a really good job as well. ...And I mustn't forget Abigail Breslin. What a cute little girl! She has numerous cute scenes throughout the film, and she's a REALLY good little actress. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for her future work.
I would hope that if you liked "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreakable" then you will like this film. But I can't stress enough how much you need to not think of this movie as a sci-fi movie. It's much more of a thriller / thought-provoking movie, rather than sci-fi. Anyhow, just don't get your hopes up. I truly hope that you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris
P.S. Can't wait for M. Night's next work!!!