An intelligent thriller? The mind boggles...

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 1999)

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to see this. The last time I saw Bruce Willis helping out an abnormal young boy was "Mercury Rising", and well, I wasn't that impressed.
This movie made me re-evaluate Bruce's acting ability. I now know that he has some. (Quite a lot, actually.) Everyone in this movie seems perfectly suited for their roles. The writing, directing, and orchestrations are all excellent. Why am I singling out incredibly vague points about this movie? Because it is one of those movies that cannot, and should not, be spoiled by anyone, reviewing or not. If anyone tries to tell you anything about this movie (other than that you should see it), cover your ears and yell, "I can't hear you, la-la-la!" You'll thank me later.
Though only PG-13, I'd be hard-pressed to recommend it to younger audiences. I'm an adult, but I may have a nightmare or two from this one. But trust me, it's worth the risk.
I give this a well-deserved 10. I smell an Oscar or three...