Well crafted suspense.

Rating: 9/10 (31 March 2005)

After watching the film, I think the trailers did not do the movie justice. Thankfully, there is more to the movie than the trailers showed. Although there are suspense/thriller qualities, the story is also has some drama and charm.
I watched the movie on an average DVD player and basic 29" color TV, on which, the movie format was well presented. So I am sure if you have surround sound and a better TV, the experience will be good, too. The cinematography and imagery were well presented, especially the use of colors and lighting. The sound was good, but it's volume fluctuated with the needs of the scenes, so make sure the kids are quiet and the dishwasher is turned off, or have the controller handy. The acting effectively presented the story in the way the director wanted us to perceive the story as it developed ... (I know that sounds odd, but to explain that in better detail would require me to give away some of the story.)
Overall, I think this movie is excellent, especially if you want something different, well acted, and intelligent.