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The Village , 2004

English

USA

Rating:6.5
Plot

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.

Details
Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 30 July 2004
Runtime: 108 min
Cast and Crew
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

Photos
A cloaked figure stalks the woods in The Village (2004)
A cloaked figure stalks the woods in The Village (2004)
All along the watchtower in The Village (2004)
All along the watchtower in The Village (2004)
The Village (2004)
The Village (2004)
A seesaw swinging in The Village (2004)
A seesaw swinging in The Village (2004)
Left with a mark on the door in The Village (2004)
Left with a mark on the door in The Village (2004)
Jesse Eisenberg in The Village (2004)
Jesse Eisenberg in The Village (2004)
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Critics Reviews
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.

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.

Users Reviews

In my creative writing class in college, I once wrote about an experiment to start a new society. Guess what? Nobody liked it. I got ripped to shreds. I've seen films far worse than this. Everyone wants to rip Night a new one on this film. The...

A little bit better plot than I was expecting, and a lot less hokey than Signs. The most interesting thing, to me, was the reunion of Hurt and Weaver and their emotional bonding - after they'd similarly sparked in the wonderful movie "Eyewitness"...

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