I recommend the others (other films in the same genre, that is)

Rating: 4/10 (29 June 2002)

Granted that Kidman's performance is good and it did have a lot of atmosphere and was pretty creepy at times, I thought overall this film was below par.
** Partial Spoiler **
The pace dragged, certain things were too unbelievable: the keys, the lessons, precocious child knowing too much after being sheltered for too long, the servants (seemingly) conspiratorial talking (I thought I was watching a crime drama or an episode of Miss Marple), the husbands mysterious appearance & behavior (at this point the surprise ending could be seen a mile away). I did like how all the pieces fit together and when it wasn't dragging to a halt it kept my interest but I think Beetlejuice or Jacob's Ladder are better films but the Others is at least worth seeing once.