There is indeed a fine line between genius and insanity. This Film starts insane, crosses that line, and ends ingeniously! (SPOILER: 5 Stars) Listed as a Sci-Fi, The Secret Number can also be considered a well executed thriller. All elements of a perfect thriller is in this Film! Pace fluctuates unpredictably but climaxes satisfactorily. Character depth is present. Excellent cinematography blends well with the plot that it is almost unobservable. Premise and plot fit brilliantly together. Best of all, viewers will be at the edge of their seats from the start and leave having their IQ's raised higher. True genius. True 5 stars!