Excellent and underrated film

Rating: 7/10 (5 February 2005)

A very underrated film mostly due to the fact that the previous outings from M Night have all encompassed supernatural, fantasy or alien themes + his trademark twist endings. Its a shame that many people seem to feel cheated that TV doesn't provide this.....exactly !! This film is not really about twists, or trying to be too clever for its own good. In my opinion its a bit more straight forward. Very pleasant music. Fantastic cinematography 'the bland colour tone is great', 'as is some of the camera-work and editing - especially the first time Lucius enters the woods - you'll know the bit I mean when you see it :-)' Solid acting - William Hurt is perfectly cast, as is J Phoenix. Great performance by Bryce Dallas Howard also. Anyway overall I give this a solid 7/10.