A masterpiece of a thriller.

Rating: 9/10 (27 March 2002)

This is what a good thriller/horror movie should be like. The setting is classic thriller material. A house where doors have to be closed before opening another, mysterious servants, and excellent development of the main characters. Throw in a good cast and an excellent storyline, and you have "The Others", a must-see for all cinemagoers.
Once again, Nicole Kidman proves why she is one of the most admired actresses in Hollywood by giving a stellar performance. A mother forced to keep her two light-sensitive children out of the light, her character is conveys strictness and frailty at the same time. Her presence on the screen is powerful even when she is not speaking.
The supporting cast complements each other. The three servants have a silent yet tangible devotion to one another, and the big sister-little brother relationship between Alakina Mann (Anne) and James Bentley (Nicholas) is convincing.
This movie is does not rely on fancy effects and heavy makeup to keep the audience scared yet begging for more. Rather, a combination of good lighting, good acting, and good timing scares the audience out of their wits. The plot moves along at just the right pace, keeping the audience in continual suspense without straining their patience.
Though critics claim that its ending is carried over from "Sixth Sense", this movie was written before "Sixth Sense" was produced. However, comparisons between the two movies is inevitable. Without going so far as to say that "The Others" is the better movie, it is no doubt one of the best thrillers to have graced the screens in 2001.