Haunting

Rating: 8/10 (15 August 1999)

This haunting film, directed by Jane Campion, is a showcase for several things.
First of all, the performances by the four leads are magnificent. This is Holly Hunter's show. Her performance remains one of the best of the decade. Her facial impressions, and voice-overs really give this film it's punch. Harvey Keitel and Anna Paquin are also great. Sam Neil surprises me the most. His character is not really a villain (not until he chops her finger off).
The script it amazing, and the cinematography astounding. The drained greys of the beach scenes are especially well done.
The only fault is overlength, but that is a small fault for this movie.