I will be the first to tell anyone that I do not care for the horror genre or the scary beyond belief films that so many people seem to love. On the other hand, if a movie can be creepy and twisted with a superb ending, then I am in. The others is more of a suspense thriller than anything else. It does have a few shock and awe factors built in, but mostly it is just a story we are trying to figure out. When Grace (Kidman) moves her and her two children to a Jersey mansion near the end of WWII, all is well. They move into this house that they must board up almost immediately due to both her children having a light sensitive disease. This makes this huge home very dank and extremely creepy and dark. They are basically shut ins, and all Grace is waiting for is her husband to get back from the war. When Grace and the children begin hearing things, she begins to wonder. When they begin seeing things, then she is certain that they are treading on the territory of ghosts or spirits unable to crossover. Possibly the previous owners. She is unsure, but she doesn't like it. Short and to the point, she wants her home spirit free, so her family can go about their lives in peace. Like I said, a few quick scares, a couple shocking moments, but when it comes down to the money shot, the answers we have been seeking, what we realize is crazy cool. A great ending that I didn't see coming, which says a lot. Well written, smoke in mirrors, Nicole Kidman is fantastic, and I will watch this again.
NBM rates The Others - Awesome
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