Highly overrated, a one trick pony

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2000)

This movie is a great example of what passes for originality in Hollywood these days. Sure, the angle is cool, but its interest lasts for about 15 minutes after the film ends. The version I saw on video had an exposition by the creators of the story's rules  too bad they could not explain the half-dozen glaring plot holes and inconsistencies.
True, Osment as the kid is every bit as good as everyone claims, but what is Willis doing here? I suppose if Tom Cruise can be tapped for Eyes Wide Shut, then anything is possible, but I can think of many actors off the top of my head who would be far more likely to be able to breath some life into the part.