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Old 01-22-2011, 05:38 AM   #9141 (permalink)
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Really? Although well shot and acted, I thought this was barely a step away from an average T.V special and twist aside, quite forgettable.
Yeah, I felt somewhat the same. Good mystery with a nice twist, but in the end, the film failed to really entertain me. If I wanna watch a ghost mystery involving a house and some kids, I'd rather rewatch The Orphanage.
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Old 01-22-2011, 06:20 AM   #9142 (permalink)
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last movie in the cinema was Little Fockers - crap

last DVD was Scott Pilgrim - brilliant
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Old 01-22-2011, 06:38 AM   #9143 (permalink)
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Yeah, I felt somewhat the same. Good mystery with a nice twist, but in the end, the film failed to really entertain me. If I wanna watch a ghost mystery involving a house and some kids, I'd rather rewatch The Orphanage.
I have yet to see The Orphanage, but from what I read looks like a good film.

As for The Others, I've seen it when it came out not knowing anything about it or about the twist. I just knew it was supposed to be some haunting house story. Yeah, it's just a mystery/thriller, but, imo, one executed with an inspiration. Compared to many similar films I've seen, new and old, this one breaths with suspense that goes beyond cheap tricks, but steams from the characters. I've seen this film couple times more after I already knew the twist and it holds up every time. That's because, to me, this film is very emotional without being sentimental. It's a horror mixed with grief and sorrow and with no resolution. I can't think of a worse hell for Nicole Kidman's character.
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:31 AM   #9144 (permalink)
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I have yet to see The Orphanage, but from what I read looks like a good film.

As for The Others, I've seen it when it came out not knowing anything about it or about the twist. I just knew it was supposed to be some haunting house story. Yeah, it's just a mystery/thriller, but, imo, one executed with an inspiration. Compared to many similar films I've seen, new and old, this one breaths with suspense that goes beyond cheap tricks, but steams from the characters. I've seen this film couple times more after I already knew the twist and it holds up every time. That's because, to me, this film is very emotional without being sentimental. It's a horror mixed with grief and sorrow and with no resolution. I can't think of a worse hell for Nicole Kidman's character.
I thought The Others was pretty great too. Very creepy and as you said quite emotional too.
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:48 AM   #9145 (permalink)
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I have yet to see The Orphanage, but from what I read looks like a good film.

As for The Others, I've seen it when it came out not knowing anything about it or about the twist. I just knew it was supposed to be some haunting house story. Yeah, it's just a mystery/thriller, but, imo, one executed with an inspiration. Compared to many similar films I've seen, new and old, this one breaths with suspense that goes beyond cheap tricks, but steams from the characters. I've seen this film couple times more after I already knew the twist and it holds up every time. That's because, to me, this film is very emotional without being sentimental. It's a horror mixed with grief and sorrow and with no resolution. I can't think of a worse hell for Nicole Kidman's character.
Very much agreed. Kidman was really exceptional in it.

And I definitely prefer it to The orphanage. Both good films, but while The orphanage faded pretty soon from my memory, The others are still pretty vivid in my mind.

And it does hold up really well to repeat viewings.
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The film seemed to start off a bit boring but as it went on it got more and more intense, engaging and disturbing. It's a very well written film with a superb performance from Natalie Portman. It was a bit confusing at times but everything fell into place and made sense at the end of the film, leaving you with a really ****ed-up feeling. Great film.
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the Matrix influence was annoying but the film was full of eye candy and the soundtrack was phenomenal....
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Definitely worth seeing it on acid...*nods approvingly*
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yes lsd would have made this film wonderful.....the firework scene alone would make that worth it
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Crimes of the Future - very unsettling film, but not bad.
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