clever and refreshing

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2001)

i came to this film with mixed expectations having enjoyed the sixth sense i was certainly expecting an intelligent film however i also expected the "difficult" second film to rate below the director/writer's first effort particularly having read some of the mostly average reviews. i was therefore thoroughly and wonderfully surprised. some of the comments of the site have lamented the film as there is little action in it which is true however intelligent characterisation and a truly unique central conceit with in my view well acted central roles have resulted in a thrilling surprising gem. well done to all concerned and i would heartedly recommend everyone to give this film a chance - come to it with an open mind when you're in a fairly sensible mood and you may just be very pleasantly surprised