All that buildup, then... massive disappointment

Rating: 2/10 (2 August 2002)

The movie begins promisingly, has winsome performances, and admirably builds suspense for its first two acts. The ending seems rushed, is preposterous (it makes no sense on any level), and completely undermines the experience -- making you feel like you've been had and that you've just wasted your time, along with $10.
Sixth Sense and Unbreakable both worked far better than this. The script needed three or four more passes. On opening night, a packed theater filled with an audience willing and able to suspend their disbelief greeted the ending with shock, disbelief and stunned dismay.
For shame, M. Night.