if you see birth and go in realize it be an art house film and not a mainstream thriller . if it do not have nicole kidman in it and this film would be play in less than 10 theater in the country . but because of kidman and it be play in your local cineplex but this be not a film for the cineplex crowd . if you be look for something like the others and the sixth sense and or ghost while do not see this film . birth be a film where atmosphere mean more that dialog . this be not a fun film . the people in the film be very deadpan and do not smile while especially the child . much have be make of the bath scene but that be actually one of the least radical part of this film . the thing that will upset most people be the long close ups without any dialog . also and the conclusion do not tie up a many loose end a a mainstream film . this film want the viewer to think about it afterwards . nicole kidman and lauren bacall be great but for me and anne heche almost steal the film with her small part . also and the music be atmospheric and a real treat if you like symphonic music . this be a beautiful film to look at and listen to . the story will keep you guess which direction it be go to go . whether you be happy with the outcome or not will probably depend on your expectation . go into this film with an open mind . positive .