The Others | 100 Movies Bucket List
This is a rewatch that I was saving because I was really looking forward to it. I've maybe seen this film twice and loved it both times, so I was really glad to see it on the list. I love this movie. The first thing to mention is how great the performances are. All of the actors are great, especially the children who, in a sense, carry the movie. Kidman is phenomenal. The relationships and dynamics between the characters are so interesting. Because of the way the story is set up, with one location, we're essentially living with these characters for the entire runtime. We really get to know them, and despite the mysteries surrounding them, we still understand who they are. I love how much of a classic ghost story this is. It's not a completely new concept to have characters living in a haunted house, but the first 2/3 of the movie feel fresh and original. Plus there are moments that are genuinely scary, which is a major plus! The writing is great. Even though it feels ...