A Splendidly Worthy Effort

Rating: 8/10 (22 January 2019)

13 January 2007. While not a classic mystery thriller, it comes close. The cinematography and photographic technique used in this period piece is amazing. The storyline and the ending are solid, but somewhat becomes its weakness as The Sixth Sense has probably spoiled many twists for good movies. Paul Giamatti is great taking on a role, that expands on his previous roles, with great flair and character. The role of magic and fantasy seemed to be underdeveloped while the atmospherics and music (except towards the end when Phillip Glass' technique overrode the scene) were superb. Overall, this is a solid, commendable, if not atmospheric triumph. Eight out of Ten Stars.