Very intense and moody thriller

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2009)

This movie looks and feels as if it could have been directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and thats really saying something. I saw this movie for the first time in theater when it first came out and I must say I'm really glad I did, because its one of the finest thrillers I've seen. The movie has a thick atmosphere, especially because of the foggy surroundings and the mysterious mansion. The cast is small, but they sure give their full 100% because the acting never fails to deliver the great script that gets more intelligent as the movie progresses.
Some people have been comparing this movie to The Sixth Sense, but they are not exactly the same. Yes they are both suspenseful thrillers and have a similar story-twist but I think The Others is better in terms of atmosphere. But overall if you love movies that get you on the edge of your seat the whole time, then this movie is definitely for you.
I just saw this movie recently again and I am just as impressed as I was 8 years ago when I first saw this film in theater. The Others is a rare type of movie and very refreshing in a age where movies are filled with CGI acid-trip effects most of the time. This movie shows that big special effects do not win over a well-written story, a clever script and great acting.