Terrible. Shaymalan can't finish what he starts...

Rating: 3/10 (20 June 2005)

Terrible movie. I have to say, Shaymalan has a talent for interesting story lines, but absolutely fails when it comes to finishing. Sixth Sense was the only movie I've seen where Shaymalan has been able to finish what he started. Signs, Unbreakable, and The Village all fall far short of the mark.
As always, you can expect a story twist from Shaymalan in this movie, so you are already looking for it. However, this story twist descends so far into fantasy that Shaymalan spends five minutes of the movie spelling out the twist to you... because you'd never get it otherwise. Shaymalan does the equivalent of explaining a joke to someone who doesn't get it.
Other than that, there are some interesting plots that are never followed through on, and some amazing shots and colors. The lead characters actually do a decent job.
Even so, its not enough to save this movie. 3 out of 10. Shaymalan is quickly becoming the most overrated writer/director ever.