I don't recall how it is that I ended up seeing this movie. Most of the films that came out in the late 90's, i ended up seeing them many years after they were released. I don't remember why this was but it ended up being the case with this film.

When I say the jump scares were inventive I mean to say that for the most part you can't see them coming, or they don't happen in a traditional method as far as horror films are concerned. It involved something that as far as i recall hadn't been used in films before, at least not in an effective memorable way.

This only happened for a moment, and it was so quick that you, the viewer isn't entirely certain what you just saw or if you actually saw it. The sound effect makes it evident that you did just see it but it sticks with you because well, the woman doesn't attack or anything. It's bizarre. You have to see it to understand and I apologize if I spoiled anything with this.

The story is about Keanu Reeves being an up and coming lawyer named Kevin Lomax who has never lost a case and has attracted the attention of a large firm in New York City. He is offered a massive salary and wonderful accommodation but sees this change in his life start to seriously affect his relationship with his wife (Charlize Theron.) The head of the New York law firm is played by AL Pacino and his performance is by far the best of anyone in the film. This was recognized by a number of awards but not the big ones.

This movie made nearly 100 million dollars so I guess that could be considered a real success. The only problem i really had with this movie is that Reeve's performance is rubber again and it kind of drags on in a lot of parts. However, it is still a great movie with some horror aspects associated with it that make it a lot of fun.