Menz a menz . . . Not M. Night's best

Rating: Null/10 (31 July 2004)

Classic Shyamalan drama ( wait for the ending!) 6 out of 10. Slow drama. I guessed the ending 20 minutes into it. This film will not setting box office records this weekend.
Best: Acting. Bryce Howard is excellent. Brody, Phoenix and Weaver are good as always. Hurt overacts as though on a Shakespearian  as expected.
Worst: Slow. Overloaded with Blair Witch drama and the Basic Instinct transition music. At one point I almost hoped Basic Instinct would take over.
M.Night's signature surprises (endings) I may've walked away after those first 20 minutes. My intention to see Bryce Dallas Howard (of Ron Howard notoriety) act - kept me seated. Good movie to see on DVD. Maybe it's 5 out of 10 on second thought.