Beyond the boundary

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2004)

Although many portions of this film seemed rather predictable, the little things Hollywood film creators have lost touch with, M. Night nails. The mood is created through thematic use of music cued to coloring and emotional movements throughout the film. It may not be a film to see if one is the typical Hollywood formula lover, rather it is a return to films similar to those from the silent era that relied on techniques beyond the actors (eg., creative scenery, camera angles, use of music, and other things). Lastly, I would recommend this film to any that appreciate the film-making styles of Dave Mammet, this is something that is a must see beyond the boundary of just a plot. I think M. Night hit this one right on. And in the style of Mammet, M. Night's assumption is that the movie-goer is intelligent, not just a drone to be hand-held through dull character and plot development.