Get Ready For Strangeness.....

Rating: Null/10 (16 November 2000)

Okay I caught a screening of this last night and I left the theater a little disappointed and feeling a little strange. It's not a bad film really, it's just that the story starts out really good and then diverts off to some very strange place. What's nice is that everything you've seen in the trailer happens in the first five minutes of the film and the story just keeps going. As for the acting, well, it's pretty good all things considered. Sammy, who got top billing, turns in another fine performance as his usual prophetic self, but this character has some neat distinctions which makes him fun to watch yet again. My problem with Willis is the character itself. We all like to see Bruce do his stuff, but the written character is mainly low key and mopey the entire film. And once you see it you'll agree....this film could use more spice, a litle more action, just something more wowing! It lacked zest. That's the best way I can put it without ruining anything. I recommend you see it, but don't expect greatness. Also, look for a well placed Hitchcockian cameo from Shyamalin somewhere about halfway through. Nice touch.