M.Night's Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2010)

One of the most underrated films of recent years. A hugely intelligent and gripping story line, career-best performances from Gibson and Pheonix, an atmosphere of real tension and terror and superb direction from Shyamalan that i find comparable to greats like Friedkin. Must have seen it twenty-odd times and it never disappoints me and I'm always on the edge of my seat. Well done M Night, this is one of the few films I'd describe as a masterpiece, up there with my favourites like The Exorcist and 2001. How nice to have a blockbuster film that asks big questions and isn't afraid to be intelligent and thought-provoking. I'm off to watch it again!