The Others
In 1945, on the island of Jersey, Grace lives in an isolated Victorian mansion with her two children, who suffer from a rare disease that keeps them away from sunlight. The family’s strange, secluded lifestyle is disrupted by the arrival of three mysterious servants—and by the realization that the house is inhabited by “others” who want them gone.
A masterful 2001 thriller that became iconic mainly because of its twist ending (which I obviously can’t spoil).
“The Others” picks up where The Sixth Sense left off, but follows a much more claustrophobic and eerie atmosphere.
Nicole Kidman is the perfect choice for this role, and the rest of the cast also delivers strong performances—special mention to the two child actors.
The story unfolds brilliantly until the great revelation of the unpredictable finale, which—especially at the time of its first release—left audiences utterly speechless 😅. Muted colors, stunning cinematography, tight editing, and an unsettling atmosphere within the isolated mansion all come together beautifully under the direction of Alejandro Amenábar.
Personally, I find it unjust that the film received no Oscar nominations that year—and if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t wait—watch it!
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Five years after the events of the previous film, a team travels to an island to collect samples from prehistoric creatures once deemed too dangerous for the original theme park. The dinosaurs 🦕 are back… but is the result worth it?
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- I almost always enjoy watching Scarlett Johansson.
- Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey are also solid, though not particularly standout.
- Dinosaurs are always fascinating.
- It’s an enjoyable, entertaining watch—especially in the second half, where the action really picks up.
- Edwards’ direction avoids excess and keeps things grounded.
- There are a few clever nods to previous films in the franchise.
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- A weak script, with some lifeless plot points.
- Underdeveloped characters lacking evolution or emotional depth.
- The visual effects, while good, feel a bit sloppy in some scenes.
- The first half drags a little.
- The main “villain” dinosaur 🦖 feels underwhelming for the movie’s climax.
- Edwards’ restrained direction—yes, it’s also a downside for me—because it might be one of the reasons the overall result feels toned down.
Overall, it’s an enjoyable film that goes down easily but fails to stand out or add anything truly new to the franchise.