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Summary: Where have I seen this idea before?
Review: Oh, that's right - The Sixth Sense...
The main thing with this film is its unexpected ending, which is very reminiscent of The Sixth Sense.
Nevertheless, that's where the similarities end. The Others is a strangely disturbing film, set in an incredible environment. The moorish landscape, dark, bleak rooms lighted with but a candle - they all serve as excellent elements to a well-written story with a strikingly unexpected twist (my reaction when I saw it in the theatre, at least).
I read reviews where people seemed to find this film boring. If you're seeing this film expecting Predator (an excellent film in its own genre, nonetheless) then yes, it is boring. If you're expecting a well-paced thriller that takes time to develop and explodes at its climax, watch The Others. It's an excellent film that deserves all the positive reviews.
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Summary: excellent movie; ending obvious, mind
Review: I really enjoyed this film; it was creepy and atmospheric and the performances were terrific (the wonderful Eric Sykes deserves a special mention).
I was drawn into it in the first half by the way that nothing was really seen, but suggested (as in the topper old Robert Wise film "The Haunting").
That said, I managed to work out at about the time that Christopher Eccleston (one of the best actors in Britain, by the way) arrived on the scene how the ending was gonna work out, and even though I was right about it I wasn't that boshed because as a whole the film was very stylish and moody and evocative and that was the main thing about it.
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Summary: Great Gothic Horror
Review: This is a great movie! Nichole Kidman is excellent, and is surrounded by wonderful supporting actors. Set in the Edwardian era, great care was invested in presenting an authentic feel of the period. I just saw the film for the first time last night on DVD and am suitably impressed. What makes this a true gem is the creepy, sinister quality evoked. It is not dependent on gore, nor gruesome spectacle, but masterfully developes a growing dread. Where other spookfests delve into rather absurd territory, depending more on special effects and gross anatomy rendered truly gross, this movie weaves a tension that creates a psychological landscape for the fear that emerges.
The only thing keeping me from giving a 5 star rating is the disappointing audio quality on the DVD. Folks look to DVD because both visual and audio quality tend to be excellent. Unfortunately, the audio on this DVD leaves much to be desired. Note to producers: Invest in a few good VU meters!
Most of the film is so quiet that I really had to crank my amplifier rather high just to hear what was being said. Then, along comes a fairly noisy scene, and I was nearly blasted out of my easy chair! Some consistency in volume levels would vastly improve the overall enjoyment of the DVD.
Still, aside from this one little flaw, the film was thoroughly entertaining and I enjoyed it immensely. I am confident you will too.
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Summary: Good fun!
Review: Kidman plays a remarkable women raising two very hypersensitive to the light children while her husband is lost at war (WW2)....all with a little twist! Very cool story line....I really loved this film because it doesn't use special effects/bloody dead people or loud music or sounds to make your spine tingle or to make it scary....The movie sets the tone with its foggy atmosphere that make it feel dark and creepy....A great work of art!
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Summary: very well done but not so ORIGINAL
Review: botton line....i saw this movie a while back in the theatres and don't get me wrong....GREAT MOVIE!......but...it was way too much like "the sixth sense" (bruce willis)...not EXACTLY like it, but the CONCEPT of the TWO movies.....otherwise the flick has great acting and special effects....a perfect cast with the perfect director...but the ONE thing that distinguishes a bad horror/thriller movie from a GOOD one is ALWAYS the ending of the movie....and the ending of this movie was AWESOME!, unpredictable (which is what people want)....totally caught me off guard...did NOT see it coming...and if u wanna know what i'm talking about....i highly recommend u rent this movie....for ME, i personally BOUGHT it....because on DVD, it's a special 2-disc "collector's series"....which obviously means a TON of special features....anyway....a solid 4 stars! Nicole Kidman had Oscar Caliber performances!.....see ya!
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Summary: Good Story, Bad Movie
Review: I think this movie could have easily been a special episode of Scooby-Doo. This movie really streched out too long for me, and since there are no real special effects, it could be an animated movie for all I care. It's not worth buying on DVD, because once you've seen the ending, it's sort of ruined any thoughts of seeing it again until you've completely forgotten everything about the movie. If you've seen "The Sixth Sense", there's no point in seeing it at all, because half-way through you already have the ending figured out. I recommend that any 13 year old boy sees this with his girlfriend as an excuse to make out with her. I know I will!
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Summary: The Best Horror I Have Ever Seen!
Review: This Has To Be The Best Horror I Have Ever Seen! Nicole did a great job, just as in Moulin Rougue! I am from England and it has only just come out to rent here so I decided to order from the good old US of A! And I'm glad I did. Even though I saw it at the cinema and then again rented I couldn't resist to watch it again. It keeps you guessing right up until the super climax!
(P.S. By the way, If you do watch it and then give a review to your friends DO NOT tell them the ending!) THIS IS WORTH BUYING A DVD PLAYER FOR!
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Summary: Creepy Creepy Creepy
Review: Certainly the most frightening horror movie I've seen in a long time. Not gory...no language...no nudity...no sex...just down right creepy. While watching this movie...my wife and I BOTH were snuggling up next to each other(usually it's just her). Even our dog was acting strange because I think she could smell the fear in us. Even 15 minutes after the movie finished, while walking the above mentioned dog...I still got the shivers! Actually was surprised to see a PG-13 flick deliver those kinda goods. Certainly too intense for children aged 30!!! A definently must see! Turn off the lights...close the curtains...crank up the surround sound...and enjoy! A wild ride!
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Summary: Finally, a quality ghost story......
Review: "The Others" is a remarkable movie. Although I am an avid horror movie buff in general, rarely are fans of the genre treated to a film so consistently spooky in a traditional sense. It's frustrating for horror flick/ghost story fans in this day and age to endure all the blood and guts and schlock when all we are really looking for is the kind of captivating, "good scare" we felt when first seeing the original versions of "The Haunting" or "Carnival of Souls." I missed "The Others" theater run, so I was anticipating the video/DVD release, although not expecting great things, not only because I don't have a lot of faith these days in Hollywood's renderings of the macabre, but particularly because I am not normally a Nicole Kidman fan nor do I usually find the acting abilities of children palatable. Most tend to have little talent and are put into roles merely because they are thought to be cute, and the fact that they appear to be reading off of cue cards is supposed to be ignored by the viewer. I was so pleasantly surprised in this case. The children are amazing as is Kidman's performance, this after I promised myself I would never again watch a Nicole Kidman movie after my daughter dragged me to "Moulin Rouge" which I hated and which gave me a migraine. The plot has already been adequately discussed, so suffice it to say that in the era of slasher flicks, blood and guts horror, special effects, and tiresome digital imagery, this one is a real gem. I don't scare easily, but I "jumped" in a few spots during this movie and I haven't done that since I first saw "Jaws" in the theater in 1975. And for those like myself who love an "atmosphere" film, this is one of the best to come along in ages. I just don't understand why Hollywood can't see the importance of atmosphere in horror movies more often, continously producing films with little or no atmosphere such as in the disappointing remakes of "House on Haunted Hill" and "13 Ghosts" just to name a couple. I hope there are more like "The Others" to come. I'd love to see Hollywood go back to the basics, as this film does, of producing good, eerie, "thinking man's" horror movies with substance that depend on the setting, the script, and the actors' abilities rather than how many liters of fake blood can be spurted or how many rollicking special effects can be achieved by someone sitting in front of a computer screen. I rented this movie last night, but I'll also be buying it!
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Summary: An eye bath with bleach is probably more fun.
Review: I had high hopes for The Others. I like Nicole Kidman, ghosts, and kids with rare, creepy medical ailments and this movie had all three. I thought this would be another The Sixth Sense. You know a moody, atmospheric picture that is paced in such a way that the horror and discomfort of the plot are underlined and the viewer is kept on edge. Boy was I wrong! It was a total snoozefest for me but then maybe you like shoddy and confusing exposition set at a snail's pace. If you rent/buy this movie or some so called "friend" makes you watch it with them then just be familiar enough with your remote so you can find the fast-forward button in the dark. Or go buy one of those cool glowy remotes because trust me, You're. Going. To. Need. That. Button. I lost count of all the "thrilling" scenes of Grace, the main character slowly, SLOWLY walking up the stairs following ghostly whispers only to caaaarefully open the door to find (SURPRISE) well to quote Bart Simpson the thing that would be scarier than what she finds (any of the 5 billion times this scene happens)is ANYTHING. Actually there may have just been one scene like that. It might still be going on! I might have fallen asleep watching this dumb movie waiting for something exciting to happen. Maybe I'm dreaming about writing this review when actually I'm passed out on my couch. Drool is probably streaming down my chin while Nicole Kidman looks fretful and takes another micrometer step up those damn stairs. The writer/director was obviously trying to mimic the hold your breath suspense of The Shining. Where you didn't know everything about the plot at first, but it didn't matter. You knew something was WRONG in that hotel and you were scared of it! The difference is that movie remembered to give you glimpses of scary stuff to remind you it was a thriller/horror. In this case it's plain to see the writer got an idea for a great shocking ending and then tried to construct a story around it. But it doesn't work the only thrilling part of this movie (being confused by crypic mixed messages about character motives doesn't count as a thrill does it?) is when they finally reveal the plot twist. But that doesn't work either because you know it's coming. You go the whole movie not knowing anything that by the time they feel like giving you a clue you're too bored to care. 2 stars for the whole movie, 3 1/2 for the last 15 minutes and 4 stars for the fog, very haunting and symbolic. Skip this movie and rent something else try Mulholland Drive, or Waking Life.
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