Old

THE GIST: A family vacationing in an exclusive tropical resort finds itself spending the day on a secluded beach with a few strangers. Shortly after getting there, a ghastly discovery sets in motion a series of nightmarish and alarming situations.

Old is M. Night Shyamalan's latest mystery and while not one of his best, it certainly showcases the director's typical penchant for one or more well-timed twists.

The story is definitely interesting, even though I found the screenplay a bit uneven in its development.

The biggest issue I had with the film, however, was with the acting. The cast certainly features talented actors (Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, and Thomasin McKenzie primarily), but they come across a bit stiff, and the only one I can find blame with here is the director, who this time gave himself a bit more than the usual cameo, perhaps unwisely.

THE BOTTOM LINE: If you, like me, enjoy Shyamalan's work then this movie should be enjoyable enough. The final reveal is quite jaw dropping.

Grade: 7