A beautiful and atmospheric chiller.

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2008)

Hit chiller from the summer of 2001 is a terrifically twisted and beautifully made ghost flick that recalls the old-fashion spookiness of The Haunting (1963).
Woman living in isolation with her two young children begins to believe that they are not alone in their huge, dark house.
Alejandro Amenaber delivers an intriguing and compelling story, full of mystery, suspense, jolts, and capped with one mind-blowing twist. It's a fully gripping thriller with some likable and well-fleshed out characters. The direction of Amenaber is wonderfully atmospheric and done with a nice touch of subtly that builds tension even higher. The musical score is nicely moody too.
Nicole Kidman does an excellent performance, as does young Alakina Mann and James Bentley as her children. Fionnula Flanagan is also good as a mysterious housekeeper.
Over all, The Others is a superior supernatural thriller that is unforgettably good.
**** out of ****