Rating: Summary: WOW Review: I was never a fan of Nicole Kidman until after her divorce from Tom Cruise. Perhaps I thought she was only riding on his coattails, but this movie and Kidman's performance in Moulin Rouge prove that she is a gifted actress in her own right. The Others is a stylish thriller taking place during WWII. Kidman plays a nervous mother of two young children who have a genetic disorder that makes it impossible for them to be exposed to sunlight. While Kidman's husband is away fighting in the war, she places an advertisment for a new nanny. That's all I can say about the plot without giving it away.Recommended for Kidman's breathtaking performance, gorgeous cinematography and a truly brilliant script. Kidman should have been doubly nominated for The Others and Moulin Rouge.
Rating: Summary: Great Atmosphere Review: The Others in its own way I found better than ...,it has more of a creepy atmosphere sence most of the film takes place in a big creepy house,even when the characters venture outside the movie sets and atmosphere are even creepier.This is not a scare you at every corner type a flick,but more of a build up were you just know any second your gonna get the ... scared out of you, but you just cant figure out when, much like the sixth sence.I wont do anykind of spoiling for those of you who havnt seen this film but i'll tell you this the ending is as or even better than the ...,If you like creepy movies that really get in your head and make you think and dont have to have gallons of blood in every scene dont even hesatate go get this movie.The DVD is awsome with two discs filled with special features.Oh yeh did i mention Nichole Kidman is just fantastic in this film.
Rating: Summary: The best Review: This is the most spectacular ghost film I have seen.If you love atmospheric chills more than the special effects kind(which people seem to,judging by Amazon reviews)then this is perfect.
Rating: Summary: Otherwordly good Review: I wasn't expecting much when I rented this DVD. After having watched it I wasn't sorry that I had rented it. In fact, I enjoyed it, for the most part. The Others is a good film; not brilliant, not original, but good. The film itself is excellent on all levels except one: originality. I've read this same story (I won't ruin it for you!) in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, as well as have seen it on The Twilight Zone and other Twilight Zone-rip off shows. However, the condition the children are afflicted with in the story puts a different twist on the story altogether, and sets up some potentially eerie situations. This condition is actually confronted and explained in a featurette included on the DVD. The Others isn't a horror film; it's more of a paranormal thriller. The viewer will experience plenty of eerie moments, as well as a few scary ones, but nothing really altogether out of the ordinary haunted house stories of old. There are, however, some twists that make this film engaging and worth watching to the very end (which may surprise), even if the viewer is burnt out on the whole routine haunted house premise.
Rating: Summary: Good old fashion thriller! Review: This movie does a great job of scaring you without any "high tech" computer enhancements - except fog. I'd consider this a good thriller... really keeps you on your toes... really keeps you wondering. I hardly ever want to shut my eyes at a scarey movie, but I did this one. It was the best suspense in a movie I've seen in a long time. See it! No sex or language either!
Rating: Summary: A haunting film Review: We think this is the best scary film we have seen. It is just an old fashioned supernatural film, no blood and gore or special effects, just actors at their best. It has an excellent cast,the children are very good. The fog mkes it even more creepy, well worth seeing. The second disc is very good too.
Rating: Summary: A horrible movie. Review: The Others isn't very good. It is about a family during World War II who moved into a new house. It is basically plotless and the little plot it has is extremely stupid. The kids are allergic to sun... How rediculous. Nicole Kidman was okay in this movie but come on... Alergic to sun? Once you finish watching this movie you'll star to notice untied noghts such as why was that father there. That scene with the father did not add to the plot at all. The ending is extremely stupid, and the annoying fake accents of those kids will annoy the heck out of you. It isn't as good as he sixth sense I'll tell you that...
Rating: Summary: Excellent! Review: I am in love with "The Others". It is a flawless and wonderful cinematic experience. Kidman gives a truly unforgettable performance as Grace. She completely deserves all the worldwide critical acclaim she's received for it and deserves her string of awards and nominations.Her performance in "Moulin Rouge" does not even come close to her performance in The Others. The film itself is simply a gut-wrenching, breathtaking, intense, psychologically satisfying and flawless piece of work, the kind that hasn't been seen in the cinema for a LONG time. Prepare for sweaty palms and intense thrills! Amenabar, the writer and director is nothing short of a genius. See it now if you can, or, wait in anticipation for the VHS and DVD. You won't be disappointed. Nicole Kidman is mesmerizing."The Others" is simply a treat of a film.Adored and loved by fans and critics alike worldwide, it's no mystery why.
Rating: Summary: This film stands out above other movies by miles Review: I went to see this movie on my own 'cause no-one wanted to see it with me (boo-hoo (they thought it might be too scary!)) but I came out of the cinema thinking how it was one of a kind (in a brilliant way). Even if you don't like horrors, this movie is massively entertaining, it keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing all the time, plus there's no swearing or vulgerity and it's only a pg-13. There's not many movies like this one. It's great!
Rating: Summary: As good as the Sixth Sense Review: I think this movie is superbly well done. What a haunting story line it has. I don't understand why it was not as popular as the Sixth Sense. Nicole Kidman is so wonderful in the movie. The Academy definitely robbed the Oscar from her. Kudo to the director Alejandro Amenabar.
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