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Daniel N Amazing! Super creepy, slow burning, alien movie with a great build up, great writing, great soundtrack and amazing performances from Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. Cannot like this movie enough. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Luis I This film stands as an excellent example of M. Night Shyamalan at his creative peak. It’s a near-perfect lesson in balancing the characters' internal struggles with the external threats; a standard every horror film should strive for. By holding back on showing the monster until absolutely necessary, the tension is masterfully sustained, adding to the film’s overall impact. The themes of faith and belief are intricately woven throughout the narrative, culminating in a well-earned and satisfying character arc by the end. The writing and acting are stellar, and Shyamalan’s direction enhances every scene with deliberate camera movements and angles that heighten the emotional and narrative beats. A minor flaw lies in the flashbacks near the film's conclusion. While they serve to clarify the emotional climax, their placement feels slightly heavy-handed. A subtler approach, or introducing these moments earlier in the story, might have better respected the audience's ability to connect the dots. Additionally, some viewers might take issue with the handling of the aliens in the finale. However, it’s essential to understand that the film filters the global crisis through the perspective of the family, leaving much about the larger invasion deliberately vague. This choice underscores the movie’s thematic focus: letting go and embracing belief, rather than dissecting the mechanics of the invasion. Ultimately, this movie stands tall as both a classic alien invasion story and one of the finest works in Shyamalan’s filmography. Its horror elements are restrained enough to make it accessible to a wide audience, and its deeper themes offer rich substance for reflection. Highly recommended for anyone, even those not typically drawn to horror. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Tasha L Such a classic and definitely a must see. Great movie with lots of suspense Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Max W An early work of M. Night Shyamalan, this film avoids excessive reliance on constant twists. Instead, it excels through a steady narrative pace, solid script design, and meticulous refinement, resulting in an outstanding viewing experience. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review Audience Member As much hate as Shyamalan gets, he is excellent at building suspense. This is one of his better films that proves it. Is the payoff as satisfying as it could have been? Not quite. But that doesn't necessarily undo the great work that comes before it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review Justin T The cinematography has an individual style and maintains foreboding. The CGI looks poorly integrated and dated. The sound design is subtle yet very effective. There are good and bad points about this movie. The fear is constant and menace feels very real. There are some stunning scare and spine-tingling moments. The use of seemingly irrelevant story arcs adds to the interest that is until they become relevant and then we just have a stupid twist that was not needed. The director cannot act and drags down the quality. It is the ending that really drags it down. It could have been handled with so much more subtlety and fear and without the need of a twist ending. Overall though the atmosphere and unnerving suspense is the real winner. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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