Finally, a movie that actually engages some thought!

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2004)

Though I can understand why some did not like this film, I must say that I saw it four days ago and I am still contemplating the depth of this movie. Shyamalan is the only director in that last few years that makes me think about what I am seeing. Most popular movies today are so "in-your-face" obvious and vapid that I find myself reliving the same movie experience continuously. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Yes, I can obviously see the similar Hitchcock styling, but I believe Shyamalan is the only one to pull it off. Because of the great success of "The Sixth Sense," this director has been pigeon-holed and no one wants to see him make anything else because they all expect the same type of movie. I am excited that a director in today's market can venture from his/her safe comfort zone. If for nothing more, see this film for the thought provoking characters, the excellent acting, and the haunting cinematography.