Encapsulating

Rating: 5/10 (14 June 2008)

This was a great movie from a man that has delivered us so many in the past (we'll have to forget Lady in the Water!) Like another reviewer has said, don't go to see this expecting to be blown away because very simply you won't! It is one of those wonderful films that make you think, has beautiful imagery and a very good cast.
There are moments in the film when I, a 25 yr old man, was reclining in fear in my cinema chair as I was frightened!!! That, I feel, can only be done in these situations by Shyamalan and maybe at this given time Danny Boyle! Another reviewer mentioned that there seemed to be no chemistry between the two leads, Wahlberg and Deschanel. Well without giving the plot away we are told that they are a couple that are going through problems and are distant - personally I thought the casting for the entire film was well and truly spot on, especially John Leguizamo.
The film still has it's Shyamalan's "touches" with the shock value. I'm not going to give anything away by telling you that some scenes are truly shocking and it some cases quite disturbing yet superbly shot.
I gave this film a 9 very simply because once more people see it and give it time then reflect back. Personally I feel The Village is his best, Signs is great, Unbreakable is a good film (again, once it has been given time) and the Sixth Sense awoke a genre once more that people are trying to re-encapsulate! The Happening is going to be up there with Signs and the Village.
Go and see (or simply just see) this film - ignore the science behind it if needs be. If you want a film that has been superbly cast and beautifully shot then see this film.