underrated and misunderstood- a great film

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2004)

OK i know a lot of people dislike this movie but i think most people just misunderstood what Night was trying to get across to his audience. First of all this is not a horror/scary movie as the trailer perceives it to be; its a humanistic piece about fear of the unknown and about the loss of innocence. This is simply a drama and i think viewers weren't expecting that. Its wonderfully acted especially by Howard who deserves Oscar attention! The story has simple elements but very complex meaning. Its about love and sacrifice and how fear can be put away forever by them. I know this sounds real corny but its true. This movie is amazing. I think that it was meant to be something other than what people wanted...lets hope the academy doesn't go with social standings this year...they haven't failed me yet!
excellent cinematography, beautiful(and unique)score,
brilliantly directed and edited---an overall 10