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The Village, 2004

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Adrien Brody

Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan

Written by: M. Night Shyamalan

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 108 min

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Rating:6.6

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The Village can be described as mind bending, gloomy, and atmospheric. The plot revolves around village life, isolation, and social relations. The main genres are mystery, drama, and thriller. In terms of style, The Village involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a village. The Village has received attention for being original, a blockbuster, and an award winner. Note that it involves violent content.

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M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE finds the renowned writer-director crafting a suspenseful story of a small community whose inhabitants are plagued by fear of the unknown forest that surrounds them. For years, they have kept a truce with mysterious creatures in the woods by vowing never to breach a clearly defined border. However, when a young man (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes determined to explore the nearby towns, his actions are met with menacing consequences.

Shyamalan continues his remarkable streak of entrancing and entertaining thrillers (THE SIXTH SENSE, UNBREAKABLE, SIGNS) with THE VILLAGE. A meticulous filmmaker, Shyamalan displays his penchant for setting up a fascinating atmosphere in every aspect of the movie, from its distinctive color scheme to its intentionally genteel dialogue to its outstanding cinematography, courtesy of Roger Deakins. Renowned cast members Phoenix, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, and Adrien Brody are excellent, but the true standout is Bryce Dallas Howard (daughter of director Ron Howard), who embodies the heart of the film with her vulnerable but fiercely vital performance. Like Shyamalan's other movies, THE VILLAGE has a distinct twist that offers shocking revelations, but this film's overwhelming sense of menace is what is sure to resonate with viewers long after it's over.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	30 July 2004
Runtime:	108 min

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Joaquin Phoenix

as Lucius Hunt

Bryce Dallas Howard

as Ivy Walker

William Hurt

as Edward Walker

Sigourney Weaver

as Alice Hunt

Adrien Brody

as Noah Percy

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USA Today

The Village emerges as a victim of its own ambitions. At one point, Edward advises Ivy: "Do your very best not to scream." That doesn't require much restraint on our part. Full Review

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by: Claudia Puig

The Onion (A.V. Club)

The Village may have finally emptied his usual bag of tricks, but considered on its own merits, its skillful fusion of Grimm fairy-tale horror and pointed social parable find Shyamalan in peak form. Full Review

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by: Scott Tobias

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12.July.2010
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by: Turner
Turner rated this movie10/10Must See

I know this film has some backlash and is for the most part critically panned but in my defense Im one of the few Shyamalan fans.Many people complain about guessing the twist early on and others say their hatred comes from how absurd the twist really is.As a fan of M. Nights other work I find what I admire the most is the sense of greater thought within his stories and care less about what the ending is.The Village is Shyamalans most underrated film and I believe it to be a masterpiece but before judging me for my opinion,remember everyone has a different view of things. Bryce Dallas Howard sets the mood for this tale and gives a breakthrough performance like no other.Her heartfelt love is only meant for one and Joaquin Phoenix is at the receiving end.Bryce embraces her born blindness and manages to brighten the movie as a fighter and heroine in Ivy Walker.Lucius Hunt(Phoenix),however,is set to a different tune.Hes more of a quiet type and knows their are secrets to be unwrapped within his wood-surrounded village. The supporting community is just as fun to watch whether theyre vying for someones affection with a disability or protect their town from unknown monsters lingering in the outside world.Adrian Brody portrays Noah Percy,the town cripple,and was called annoying in most reviews.Though this description may be accurate,I found Noah to act as some disables do and had no complaints whatsoever.William Hunt and and Sigourney Weaver are among the leaders of the small town and as Walkers father and Luciuss mother are in charge of keeping the evil of the woods at bay.Other roles ranging from Brendan Gleeson to Judy Greer as Ivys sister help this tour de force fit together and bring some balance to the screen. With an oscar-nominated score from James Newton Howard and one of cinemas best atmospheres,The Village is a thriller with deeper meaning than most.Some among us live in fear but what is it we should really be scared of?In The Village youll find out.

12.July.2010
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by: Turner

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i saw the trailer...went to the theatre...and wanted my money back... Read and rate it

29.May.2010
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by: Bram
Bram rated this movie2/10Bad

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