Taut, Suspenseful Thriller

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2004)

I have to admit my first reaction was "Why not burn down the woods?". Still, this movie kept me entertained and riveted to the screen for the duration. There were several major plot twists that were unforeseen, and a few that were.
Like most movies, there are plot holes, but if there weren't there wouldn't be a movie.
The acting was excellent and the cinematography was unbelievable. Bryce Dallas Howard was excellent and convincing in her role, and Joaquin Phoenix was equally as well. Adrien Brody showed why he is an Oscar winning actor for his role as the village idiot.