Perception

The poor acting sabotages an interesting idea. Period.

This is merely just a film, with high hopes to make the break, but i think they only succeed with one thing and that is the musical score. pretty mysterious and tense, and gave the socalled thriller a bit of a thrill.

its a weak story with a cliched plot, and the actors are not overly impressive. the male cast are not delivering, the main female actress does to some extent.

its a spiritual thrillerdrama, based on a mans loss of a girlfriend, and he tries through a spiritists ability to make contact to the other side. as it developes hes falling deeper and deeper into a psychosis, spends all his wealth and his employers account too to get his love back.

the grumpy old man considers this a timefiller, and will not be remembered as a good thriller.

This is a beautifully shot and acted film. Not everyone will appreciate what happens here since you have to pay attention. Unique perspective and tone and leans in on the psychological elements. Those expecting a cookie-cutter thriller will be either pleasantly surprised or disappointed. Keeps you thinking and guessing after it's over.

The movie is solid.

As stated by another reviewer, the casting for the male lead negatively distracted me for the entire movie.

The battle scene was simply not plausible or good.

Meanwhile, Penn Badgley solidified a prototype for this type of character in You that same year.

Terrific, captivating thriller! It left the audience wanting more. I didn't want the movie to end.