Terrific Thriller

Rating: 10/10 (31 August 2002)

This movie's premise more than it's director is what lured me to the theater since I had only seen his last film "Unbreakable", which was not that good. I was totally blown away by this movie, so much so I would have to categorize it as one of the best films this summer. The creation of an atmosphere of creepiness and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and had me reacting to what was happening on-screen. Scaring the pants off you in a thriller/scifi such as this, without hardly showing the aliens, helped build the climax to one of true suspense rather than shooting for overkill, the route chosen by many a director. Mel Gibson is also in top form as the tortured ex-minister seeking answers and questioning his faith. Definitely a five star film.