Eerily atmospheric and claustrophobic. Kidman is excellent.

Rating: Null/10 (3 November 2001)

I went to see this movie last night, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nicole Kidman gives an excellent performance throughout; she is really quite remarkable. While the movie does sag in many places, losing its flow and opening the door to boredom, it more than makes up for it with the twists towards the end. Obviously the film-makers were quite aware that many people are familiar with "The Sixth Sense"'s twist ending - and the movie hence plays on this, introducing one twist, only to find out that that twist descends into another one. The acting throughout is flawless, particularly Kidman - who gives an air of dignity and class to her character. Comparisons to Henry James's "Turn of the Screw" are inevitable. Recommended.