How's this for a novel approach...

Rating: 3/10 (9 October 2004)

...I'll review the movie I saw rather than the movie I thought I was going to see or the movie I wanted to see!
Sorry, but many comments for this film seem to reflect the viewers expectations going in rather than the film itself. I'd managed to avoid the spoilers before going to see this and so went in with few preconceived expectations as to what sort of film I was going to see.
So what type of film is it? Without spoilers, it's hard to describe. It's definitely odd, with an otherworldly feel to it at times. It's the sort of film that would seem perfectly natural with a Rod Serling voice-over before the closing credits roll.
It's not the best film I've seen this year, but it's hardly the worst, either. It did, however, pass one important test - my wife stayed awake through it. That may not seem like a big deal, but it is. If any movie drags for more than a couple of minutes, she's out.
Some of the developments are easily guessed and some actually sneak up on you, yet it still maintains a good level of tension and audience involvement. With the right frame of mind going in, it can be an enjoyable film.
The bottom line: Like most Shaymalan films, I really didn't like it too much (some, I actively despise!) For more, see my reviews of "Unbreakable" and "Lady in the Water".