overrated, yet recommendable

Rating: 6/10 (6 January 2001)

A movie I have mixed feelings about. First of all, it might be a bit overrated. Yet I cannot say that I disliked it. Shyamalan proves his skills for sure.
Lets take the train ride at the beginning for example: the camera - camera perspectives in general were mostly impressive - moving to get a glance at the characters though the gap between the seats. And as more bridges the train passes as more threatening they get; until a point is reached were everybody is aware that something is about to happen.
As I am not keen on comics the story itself didn't appeal to me, but I like the way it is told. The characters are not flat and the casting is well done. The atmosphere is just right and the film is rather calm.
Probably some will be disappointed by the lack of action, as violence is not directly shown.
I usually don't like surprise endings, but it would have lost its effect if the audience had known it in the first place. It could be worth seeing it a second.