This movie is just damn creepy. And for the people who didn't "get" the dialogue (almost as if read, not acted) the style is obviously purposeful which greatly added to its creep factor. It's Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman; they are some of the best in Hollywood at their craft! About 1/2 way through I became mesmerized by the tone and realized just how pulled into the story I was. The kids did outstanding job with this style also!