The sadness after life. Big budget in Horror delivers expectations.

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2006)

"The Others" is an elegant Ghost flick that not necessarily deals with revenge; it shows that ghosts can still feel. With that brief brain storm explanation, I can say that this movie is deep and emotional on it's own way.
It's true that the movie has a macabre plot twist in the likes of "The Sixth Sense" which should be recognized for creating a new way of ending Horror movies (which is not necessarily a good thing). But the ending of "The Others" will leave you satisfied and thinking how emotional the movie is. Sure, there are some scary and chilling scenes but that's not the point of the movie. After the movie's climax, the scary scenes are useless. Talking about the ending, it should send you shivers.
The atmosphere in the movie is dark, unsettling and stylish. The movie looks Gothic at some points thanks to a great cinematography. The mansion is creepy enough even without ghosts. All the scenes of the movie have important information that should help in order to create a better experience. I remember that back in 2001 people were really terrified in the theater when the movie reaches it's climax. The same should happen if you watch it home alone.
The acting is excellent. Nicole Kidman's performance proves that major Hollywood stars can do great in the Horror genre. The rest of the cast is also perfect.
Please, watch "The Others" if you haven't seen it because it's an important Horror movie from the new millennium. Probably one of the best.