Thursday

Identity is a well woven film. For the majority of its length the suspense is well maintained. I don't know anything about the plausibility of the psychological disorder shown here, but its treatment was entertaining and I guess that is the point (rather than a clinical analysis). Not wanting to give too much away, but the twist that comes half-way through the film is intriguing, and the one that comes three-quarters through is even more fascinating. However, I did feel it made the film slightly pointless. The characters you'd invested in turn out to mean nothing. This film is of course incredibly post-modern. It deconstructs the cliches of movies, whilst at the same time using and enjoying them. You can guess the final twist at the end if you're observant, but it doesn't really ruin the pleasure. This is good fun and entertaining, tightly knit and compact.