A horror film with no Special Effects! YES!!!!

Rating: 8/10 (24 August 2001)

Just a quick review to share how I enjoyed The Others.
First let me clear some things up.
1. It is not long and boring. It is about 105 minutes. As a matter of fact when it ended I was surprised that it was over, I thought we had only gone about an hour and half.
2. It is not a Sixth Sense rip off. It is if you have only been going to the movies for the last 6 years. This movie harkens back to the old classics within the genre.
3. The climax is revealed early on. I have to totally disagree with this. Both my wife and I were lead to several different conclusions throughout the movie. I only figured it all out after they hit me upside the head with it in the climax.
4. There is no great fear moments in the first hour. Once again, I disagree. We jumped in our seats a few times in the first hour. Remember, quality comes all in good time. You don't rush wine do you?
In conclusion - my wife and I thought it was good - great movie (I gave it an 8 at IMDB). It is not typical Hollywood fare and therefore receives some bad reviews. We love suspense without blood.