I Found My Cure for My Insomnia

Rating: Null/10 (28 August 2002)

I didn't know what I was thinking when I decided to see this movie.
The trailers definitely made a lasting impression on the film, and I made a note in my mind to watch it.
I know that a lot of reviewers are going to disagree with me, but this is the one of the worst films I have ever seen this year. Again, this is just my opinion.
The film can't seem to be on the right side of the fence. It tries its best to combine science fiction and drama in one slice, which Shyalaman fails to do. There are plotholes in the movie that I won't talk about.
I just felt so cheated after watching this film. The backstory was a nice bit but everything else just didn't seem to fit.
Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix were the only saving graces in this film, giving good performances. The production design was also superb, and the editing was decent. However, the film in itself just fell short of my expectations.
When the DVD comes out, I am buying it not because I like the film, but because this apparently might be the cure for my insomnia that I've been looking for.