The director really brought out the children's performances without making them seem overly precocious. Interesting tale hope to see more work from this director. Coupled with top-notch cinematography and score the film keeps the viewer watching and in suspense.
The story has a slight Twilight Zone feel to it. There was a creepy aura that surrounds the characters even in such a tranquil suburban setting which appears to be reflective of the 1980's Spielberg idealism. However instead of feeling comfortable in these surroundings you feel vulnerable, which in many ways the media and our own pop-culture has made us feel about the world around us. The film directly addresses this with its use of news media clips and of course the child who (although not forgotten by his mother) is essentially abandoned by the overworked parent and left only with a TV as a companion.
The story has a slight Twilight Zone feel to it. There was a creepy aura that surrounds the characters even in such a tranquil suburban setting which appears to be reflective of the 1980's Spielberg idealism. However instead of feeling comfortable in these surroundings you feel vulnerable, which in many ways the media and our own pop-culture has made us feel about the world around us. The film directly addresses this with its use of news media clips and of course the child who (although not forgotten by his mother) is essentially abandoned by the overworked parent and left only with a TV as a companion.