Nostalgia-Inducing gem

Rating: 9/10 (10 February 2012)

When I was 12 years old I had watched "The Woman in Black" in the theater and was scared to death, but it was also etched in my memory. Today, ten years later, I went with my dad to watch the new version, excited to see how Daniel Radcliffe had done, as I have followed his career since his first Harry Potter role.
At first I thought that he is too young to be playing a father and a widower in this movie, but 10 minutes into the movie I was only seeing the character, which speaks for Radcliffe's ethos and ability as an actor. I felt proud of him as a fan of his to see him playing his role so well. He uses his face and his body in a very effective way, carrying the plot gracefully and convincingly. This is definitely a success story for Mr Radcliffe.
Apart from the acting, which was all great, the cinematography is simply amazing. The site chosen for the house in the movie is simply perfect, so old and majestic it can hardly be separated from the landscape, which has a road leading to it which is very appropriate for Susan Hill's novel.
Also, the soundtrack is interesting, often contributing effectively to creating the horrific illusion.
All in all, this new version of "The Woman in Black," is a beautifully made film, as well as very loyal to Susan Hill's excellent story. It is a breath of fresh air from other, overtly violent horror films, as it is one of the few truly mysterious and atmospheric stories of our time. It is a beautiful story, yet quite sad, but leaving the theater today I was feeling more in touch with myself, which I believe is what a well-told story does to one.