Everything about this movie is perefect, but it is ultimately Nicole Kidman's performance that stands out. Her outer physical beauty does not alter the fact that deep inside, her character is a ruthless, evil, cold blooded killer. It just goes to show that you can't judge a person by their physical appearance. The movie also does a great job of showing the three teenage characters as being basically losers who seem to be destined to be stuck in their small town for the rest of their lives. Little Hope, indeed. Oh, and the musical score is really great, too.