Devil - 9 stars out of 10

Devil - 9 stars out of 10

After several misses, M. Night Shyamalan finally has another hit! Although M. Night didn't direct this one, he wrote the story and it is the unique concept and the storytelling that make this movie awesome. Without a superstar actor or actress, the focus of the film is evenly spread between the characters and enhances the theme that these events could take place at any time in any place. The true star of this film is cinematographer Tak Fujimoto, whose challenge was to create driving intensity within a 4-foot-by-6-foot elevator. With fast zooms, quick cuts, and sudden black outs, the terror of the characters permeates through the screen. I wish that I would've seen this in the theater to experience all of the lights-out, pitch-black screaming sequences. A strong transformation of characters (in a mere 80 minutes), a twisting who-dunit story, and excellent cinematography make this a must-see for any lover of thrillers.