Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2003)

Let me start by saying that I find very few films amazing, so I'm not using this term lightly. Since the film was advertised as a sci-fi thriller from the maker of Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, I was expecting a film of that caliber. Mind you, I liked those movies a lot, so I was very hopeful. What I found, though, is that the spiritual aspects of the movie actually made it moving. That's what I found so amazing about this. Ask yourself when was the last time you found yourself even a little bit emotionally moved by a sci-fi film. I've seen several other users comment on this being the downfall of this movie, but it was undoubtedly its strongest point, the one that makes it stand out above and beyond the other two films. Night's ability to merge these two genres together seamlessly was incredible, and the fact that you didn't quite get it until the last five minutes was nothing short of brilliant. Quite simply, this is one of the smartest films I've seen in a long time. I actually feel a little bad for the reviewers who just didn't get it. If you haven't seen this film yet, it's a must-rent that will not disappoint as long as you remember that its objective is above and beyond your average sci-fi thriller.