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Summary: scary only if..
Review: scary only if you had already been told all about the movie before you actually saw it.
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Summary: A Spooky Thriller
Review: For those sick to death of recent slasher movies involving serial killers and sexually active teenagers, The Others comes as welcome relief. It's almost delightfully old-fashioned. I haven't seen a film so divorced from the present standards of filmmaking in a long time--this film could easily have been made in 1942 and starred Joan Crawford. Because there are no special effects to break its atmosphere, it comes off as effectively eerie, and even then it is not above a few moments of subtle, tongue-in-cheek style comic relief. It knows what it is and is not ashamed: a solid campfire story, a meat-and-potatoes haunted house movie, and because it stays focused, it works quite well. The Spanish director Alejandro Amenabar brings to his first American film an outsider's assurance of moodiness and craft. It has the look and feel of a Victorian ghost story, but none of its inhibitions. Amenabar gains our confidence with early, ridiculously silly scares, and then pulls the rug out from us in the final act with a clever, unexpected twist.
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Summary: Interesting, but nothing really happens...
Review: This movie is okay to watch, but nothing really ever happens. There's suspense, but you don't leave terrified because there's not frightening images or scenes to stick out in your mind. Even the overly advertised "I am your daughter" scene isn't really that frightening. It's just that the girl looks old and is blind w/ milky eyes. Nothing else. Still, it's interesting and the end will throw you for a loop. Also, Nicole Kidman has a 5 star performance. She is such a great actress in this movie. She's totally believable that you forget it's just a movie. The kids are cute, too, but aren't very convincing. The servants are okay, but don't have the quality of performance that Kidman does. Without her amazing performance, this movie would not be worth watching.
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Summary: Astonishing!
Review: Nicole Kidman gives an absolutely fantastic performance as Grace Stewart, a mother of two, whose husband is presumed dead in the war (the movie is set in 1945 in Britain). She hires three servants, Mrs. Mills, Mr. Tuttle and Lydia, who is mute, to look after her children. After her daughter, Anne, tells her that she's seen a little boy named Victor and other strangers, Grace begins to think her house is haunted.The cinematography of this movie is innovative and brilliant. The lighting is very important as well. In fact, the subject of lights is so well mixed into the story, the dark feels safer and more secure than the light does. This movie takes pride in each scene and each is set up so that you get the most of it. It's set up so masterfully, the shocking ending is the surprise you've been waiting for. The score is also excellent and very fitting. I've never watched such an eerie and spellbinding movie as this one. It was so spooky at times, it honestly gave me goosebumps. The Others is a fantastic film that is highly recommended!
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Summary: Great movie despite being similar with another 'ghost' film
Review: Having heard & read a lot about this film prior to watching it, I already knew what to expect. Being closely similar with the 6th Sense, I expected it would simply be a stroll in the park for me to view this film. True, it was predictable, & even if you haven't seen the 6th Sense, you would still have guessed what was really happening halfway of the film. However, with Nicole Kidman's great performance & the director's superb guidance & leadership, this film retained its mystery & still managed to give the audience a few surprises...let me say, a few screams & cover-the-eyes scenes.
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Summary: Horror with masterful restraint
Review: Wow. The Others is an absolute masterpiece in the horror/suspense genre. Rather than relying on special effects to jolt the audience into the next adrenaline rush, this film dares to leave the acting to the actors and the directing to the director and the set design to ....well, you get the idea. The overall effect to create a true Gothic ghost story, one that leaves the audience not quite sure of the ending until it happens. Let's face it, if you are reading this review any time in the early part of the 00 decade, you saw The Sixth Sense and will probably have an early suspicion of at least three possible endings of The Others. Thankfully, the film is so rich that it allows you to enjoy the story and the incredible (for once) work of Nicole Kidman and the ensemble cast for art's sake even after you may have tumbled to the storyline. To the last three minutes, even if you suspect the ending, you cannot be sure. And THAT is the mark of an excellent ghost story. An even greater testament is the fact that I watched it a second time and enjoyed it even more. This film is highly recommended. Easily the best of its genre this century to date, and one of my top ten films in the last ten years.
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Summary: VERY GOOD SCARY MOVIE
Review: This is the best scary movie in a while.
It has a shocking ending.
If you love scary movies,this is your movie.
Dont miss this one.
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Summary: All Dressed Up With No Place To Go
Review: 'The Others' is a superbly filmed story of the supernatural with outstanding performances, sets, direction...just about everything you could ask for...except for one thing... Nicole Kidman delivers what I think is her best performance ever as a mother seeking to protect her children. Apparently, they are extremely sensitive to light. (The curtains must be drawn at all times.) It is 1945 on a British isle, the husband is off to war, and Kidman is trying to hire three new housekeepers. Three arrive, with an apparent knowledge of the house's past. Then strange things begin to happen... 'The Others' is one of the best-looking films I have seen in a long time. A lot of painstaking detail was put into the house itself. It looks and feels authentic and creepy. The acting is very, very good. (The children are surprisingly good.) The scares and chills of the film are not the same scares and chills you would experience from your average horror film. This film is way above that. With so many things going for it, though, you wonder why the ending is so weak. I won't give away the ending, but I will say that if you watch (and not even very carefully), you won't be surprised, but you WILL be disappointed. The first 90 minutes sets up a wonderful promise, but the last 15 minutes refuses to deliver on that promise. Why four stars if I didn't like the ending? Because the first 90 minutes are so beautifully done, you can ALMOST forgive the ending. If you are tired of the typical Hollywood thriller/horror movie, you'll probably find 'The Others' to be a breath of fresh air. Just don't hold your breath for the ending...
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Summary: Disappointing "thriller"
Review: I was expecting a really scary, thrilling flick and got a half-baked fright. The only "scary" part was the "I am your daughter" and even that I laughed at. The whole film was a spin-off of the wildly frightening, "Sixth Sense." The movie tried a twisted ending, but it was just too easy to predict. I don't like this movie at all and don't recommend it.
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Summary: Great plot with twist
Review: The Others is a show that many people will compare it with The Sixth Scene. Although there are some similarities, the stories are quite different. Great acting by Nicole Kidman and the rest of the cast. Throughout the show, it kept me guessing what has actually happen. Very nice twist at the end. However, once you know the ending, it might seem pointless to watch again. Buy this if you enjoy watching nicole kidman's acting skill or you are her fans.
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