Slightly predictable but well produced classic ghost story

Rating: Null/10 (15 June 2008)

"The Others" is a predictable (I guessed the dénouement from the basic premise) ghost story which is saved by top-notch performances from the cast and solid production values.
Nicole Kidman plays Grace Stewart, a very cold and unsympathetic character. It's a brave choice for Kidman and she's excellent in the part. She's joined by a great cast including Christopher Eccleston, Eric Sykes and Fionnula Flanagan.
There are a few tame scares but this is a classic-style ghost story and more traditional fare than Asian offerings such as "Ringu".
7 out of 10. Good but not great, this is a somewhat drawn-out affair with something of an unsurprising outcome.