Loved it.

Rating: Null/10 (30 July 2004)

I loved this movie. I saw it this afternoon and have been pondering it all day. You go into a Shyamalan film knowing that he's going to try to trick you, and that's part of the fun. The "twist" is not as jarring as 6th Sense, but it is profound. I thought the acting was superb and the direction, camera work, editing, etc. first rate, the score fit perfectly and the story well written (although a few of the plot devices were a real stretch on the credibility scale). This is a monster movie for thinkers. It's also a film that begs discussion and analysis by those who watch it. The depictions of community life in the village were achingly beautiful. I want to see it again.