Very Good... Could Be Better

Rating: Null/10 (11 March 2004)

I happened to watch this movie only recently. Shyamalan's second big movie, and his second with Willis. After The Sixth Sense, people had high hopes from Night, and he tries his best to live up to them.
There's one thing I strongly criticize about this film: the transitions. He's used 'dissolve' so extensively that it actually gets irritating at some point. Although the story is excellent and in fact, more unique than 6th Sense, yet, it is the script that lets it down. But Shyamalan is consummate at maintaining the 'tempo' of a film. Very few great film makers the world over can accomplish this feat.
The ending is a slight let down. Though the way the mystery is unveiled is excellent. But many, rather, most viewers would be left confused. Now that is a blemish on a director's capability as a story teller. May be he is digging too deep into his intellect for new ideas, and though he is coming up with extraordinarily brilliant ones, his communication is suffering.
Bruce Willis: An actor who has all the talent but lacks determination. He is one of those few Hollywood actors who doesn't need to act because he apprehends character so well. A little more fire in this man can burn the world.
Sam Jackson's endeavour is commendable, as usual. Robin Penn has very well delivered a subdued performance.
All in all, I'd say this movie is a worth watch for anyone who loves Sci-Fi or Suspense.