weird...but very good

Rating: 8/10 (16 January 2005)

There were such bad reviews of this movie, I had to see it. I've been a huge fan his work. This movie is very typical of his design--unexplained scenes, foreshadowing and the ending that doesn't really end. You'll notice as you watch this that some things just don't make sense but he does explain them all and the plot twist is a jaw dropper. The ending is also much like "Signs". It doesn't really end-- there's no last battle where the villain is defeated. The true nature of the story is revealed and the characters go on about their lives. I think that's why people were so disappointed. I do have to say I didn't like Sigourney Weaver in this. She's an excellent actress, but she just didn't fit the character. Phoenix was great as always.
If you love "Signs" or "The Sixth Sense", you'll love this. The story is a little slow, but don't worry, everything is explained and though Phoenix's "color" is never revealed, get ready for a few jump-out-of-your-seat scenes.