excellent character/comic study

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2005)

fully enjoying this film requires a background knowledge and appreciation of comic book heroes. simply put, if you don't like fantasy/sci-fi movies, this movie ain't right for you. it does not steer too far away from reality; the twist is something more like 'the sixth sense' than the aliens in 'signs.' the conflicting good/bad relationship between David dunn (willis) and elijah price (samuel l. jackson)is one of the better character studies in movies i have seen for quite some time. it is subtle, short, dark, yet powerful.
i recommend this movie to anyone who loves comic books, film noir, character study, and above all, have a tiny flicker of hope that there is a superhero in our world.