A satisfying film, but a bit weak at the ending

Rating: 8/10 (1 February 2008)

From the beginning on, this is a ride through mystery. The film keeps me guessing what it's going on with this extremely skinny man who has not slept for a year. It has such strange atmosphere. It's like something is going on but we don't know what it is. I must say the the film really succeeds in giving such mystery. I like the gray and dark shade of the movie. I like the tension it gives to the audience, and the way it keeps you guessing. And most of all, I agree that Christian Bale's action is superb. I heard people talk about that before and after I saw the film, I totally agree with it. Just looking at him makes you feel the tension. I really admire how he devoted to his work and got that skinny for it.
One flaw, though. This type of film that gives clues and mysterious things along the way should have a satisfying ending that answer them all. But this one, well, the ending is not bad, but it's not that much shocking or unpredictable. It's a fine ending but it's similar to most Hollywood formulated films. I wish it was more powerful.
Overall, I give it a 8.5. This film is worth checking out.