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srkhalilianSep 6, 2014

Beautiful film. Stunning. Gorgeous cinematography, masterclass performances from the cast, and a beautiful, haunting score. The negative reviews likely have to do with the way this move was marketed. People went in thinking they would get aBeautiful film. Stunning. Gorgeous cinematography, masterclass performances from the cast, and a beautiful, haunting score. The negative reviews likely have to do with the way this move was marketed. People went in thinking they would get a horror film, and instead got a love story.… Expand

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AngieMar 4, 2006

I don't know why so many people don't like this movie. I find it truly amazing. Don't expect it to be a slasher/gory horror movie cuz it's not. The acting is superb from everyone in this movie and the cinematography is I don't know why so many people don't like this movie. I find it truly amazing. Don't expect it to be a slasher/gory horror movie cuz it's not. The acting is superb from everyone in this movie and the cinematography is different and interesting.… Expand

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ShaunApr 6, 2006

All the numbers you see below that are in green are from people who actually have a higher sense of intelligence and can comprehend concepts that are not based around solely the shallow physical world. All the red numbers are from people who All the numbers you see below that are in green are from people who actually have a higher sense of intelligence and can comprehend concepts that are not based around solely the shallow physical world. All the red numbers are from people who lack any capacity for art and need shallow entertainment to keep them afloat. Great movie.… Expand

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RodneyM.Feb 17, 2007

This movie is not ment to be a horror/thriller movie. It creates its own genre. The story has great detail and a great plot. It also scares you with your own fears. A great movie, see it.

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Khunter4382Jun 1, 2011

Phenomenal, underrated, and misunderstood. This film works and it is executed with such finesse and beauty, accompanied with top rate acting on behalf of nearly every character, especially Hurt, Howard, Phoenix, and Weaver. It deals with thePhenomenal, underrated, and misunderstood. This film works and it is executed with such finesse and beauty, accompanied with top rate acting on behalf of nearly every character, especially Hurt, Howard, Phoenix, and Weaver. It deals with the human nature of pure fear in the midst of a warm depth of love and how we cope with it all. This film grew on me over time, and while not hailing it as much just as soon as I walked out the theatre door, it still made me think as it aged gracefully in my mind.… Expand

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cabritaAug 8, 2011

An atmospheric masterpiece with a story that doesn't quite lead up to it's build up however after a second viewing many will see the key metaphor behind the village which is what the movie is all about.

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stakoFeb 17, 2014

This is very intriguing. I thought this movie was still a cult classic, and here I come into this page seeing an 5,8 User Score. This movie deserves a bit more, let me tell you why.
Sure, it's not a movie that is here to fascinate andThis is very intriguing. I thought this movie was still a cult classic, and here I come into this page seeing an 5,8 User Score. This movie deserves a bit more, let me tell you why.
Sure, it's not a movie that is here to fascinate and captivate with it's creative shots and effects - though some of the movie is very beautiful, that is largely due to the amazing soundtrack, which if you havent heard - you should, it got an Oscar for good reason. The actors do their job pretty nicely too, however I don't recall anyone making a massive impression on me. But the one thing I remember was the story. It was very timed, very trhilling and a great premise overall. Just for the premise alone, though not that original, I say this movie deserves at least a 7/10. 5.8 just doesn't do it justice - it has some very scary momments, combined with very well told lore, a great character evolution and an awesome soundtrack. Sure, it might look a bit dated, but I think it holds up pretty nicely.
Consider this just a comment, not a review. I simply had to say what I thought about this. I love this movie and I recomend it to anyone wondering if they should watch it.… Expand

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horcrux2007May 20, 2015

Really slow for the first half but picks up significantly after that. The atmosphere is great, and the characters are all extremely interesting as well as the backstory and twists for this village. There's one scene towards the end that isReally slow for the first half but picks up significantly after that. The atmosphere is great, and the characters are all extremely interesting as well as the backstory and twists for this village. There's one scene towards the end that is pretty scary. Definitely one of Shyamalan's better movies.… Expand

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m_eldersAug 4, 2012

I'd like to say two things about myself before starting this review. First of all, I almost always agree with critical ratings for movies. Second of all, I like to go into movies without knowing anything about them except their criticalI'd like to say two things about myself before starting this review. First of all, I almost always agree with critical ratings for movies. Second of all, I like to go into movies without knowing anything about them except their critical ratings and/or Oscar/Golden Globe performance. I watched The Village because of a friend's recommendation, knowing nothing about it or its director, M. Night Shyamalan. Halfway through the movie, I knew it was great. After it was over, I was certain it was one of my favorite movies ever. Much to my surprise, I found out later that it had mixed critical reviews at best. To this day, however, this is by far my favorite film of 2004. My theory is that too many people went into this movie knowing at least one of two things: the director of the movie and everything in the trailer. Shyamalan is known for making movies with silly twists and awful dialogue, so I think too many people failed to give this movie a fighting chance. And the trailer made this movie look like a cruddy horror movie. I certainly wouldn't have watched it after watching the trailer, and if I had liked what I saw in the trailer, the movie probably would have been disappointing. So to those who haven't seen it, know that this movie tells a love story. The setting of the movie does not make the movie. The plot twists (though very well done I think) do not make the movie. The suspense/mystery helps make the movie engaging, but does not make the movie. As it should be with any great movie, the characters make the movie, and the three main characters (acted superbly by Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, and Adrien Brody) are interesting, believable, and imperfect.… Expand

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ovoon7Sep 22, 2010

Without a doubt, the greatest film I have ever seen. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't like it. The acting is phenomenal, the cast is great, the music is the best I've ever heard in any film, the movie is deep, creepy, twisted andWithout a doubt, the greatest film I have ever seen. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't like it. The acting is phenomenal, the cast is great, the music is the best I've ever heard in any film, the movie is deep, creepy, twisted and brilliant. It's a story of how far someone will go for love. Anyone who didn't like the movie was expecting a slasher movie.… Expand

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titanium-tigerOct 8, 2012

This is one of the most misunderstood and misjudged films that I have ever seen. It's a powerful story and an incredibly fascinating study of human nature, the psyche, and of society. The main reason for poor reviews centers aroundThis is one of the most misunderstood and misjudged films that I have ever seen. It's a powerful story and an incredibly fascinating study of human nature, the psyche, and of society. The main reason for poor reviews centers around disappointment over the fact that the film isn't about what people thought it would be about going into it. People who are big lovers of slasher and horror films saw the trailers and thought that this was going to be one of those. It is not. So, if you're looking for those kinds of thrills, you may be disappointed. If you watch this with an open mind and don't set yourself up with expectations, you may be pleasantly surprised by a powerful film.

The acting is superb. William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Adrian Brody, Joaquin Phoenix, and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard all deliver outstanding performances. Their characters are both believable and engender empathy from the audience. They are deeply human portrayals.

The story, while requiring some suspension of belief, is plausible. It's a fascinating story about what happens to people who try to escape the sorrow and pain of their past by living in an idyllic, "innocent" society, only to discover that the very crimes and fears they sought to escape are lurking right in their midst...in their own society and in their own hearts. This is a thriller with a very realistic human dimension, if you are willing to enter into it and see it.

The music is superb and fits the tone of the film very well. It's dramatic and emotive. I thought M. Night Shyamalan did a fantastic job with writing and directing this film. His curse is the huge success he achieved with The Six Sense and then having to live up to and exceed that stellar success. If you can set aside your preconceived notions of what one of his films is "supposed" to be about, you will enjoy another of his classic films. I think this is one of his best.… Expand

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sLmMar 8, 2013

The movie was great, can't understand the bad ratings lol

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MaddieS.Sep 28, 2005

I only saw this once, in the cinema, and I thuoght it was really spooky. I went to see it with my friends and I thought the scary thing was a hedgehog. Oh, and one of my friends won't have anything to do with red. I think she was joking.

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Critic2012May 4, 2012

THE VILLAGE IS a seemingly innocent and innocuous story that turns on a dime, presenting the terror, wit and twist ending that made Shyamalan's THE SIXTH SENSE so brilliantly original.

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RitaP.Jan 30, 2006

Really enjoyed it but you just know this is the type of film that most critics will hate. Oh well their loss.

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marshallm.Nov 5, 2005

I was saddend when i saw how bad the reviews were of this movie. i loved how it played out, it shocked me. i was glad it didn't turn into a monster-slasher movie. it deserved better rattings.

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DeniseR.Sep 1, 2005

Phenomenal. but only to those who are intelligent enough to understand the window of social consequence that M. Knight opened in The Village. This movie was about the personal and social ramifications of creating a subsociety. I think some Phenomenal. but only to those who are intelligent enough to understand the window of social consequence that M. Knight opened in The Village. This movie was about the personal and social ramifications of creating a subsociety. I think some of the same psychology can be found in the subcultures within our own society.… Expand

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MikeCOct 25, 2006

I loved The Sixth Sense. I thought Unbreakable was silly. I fell asleep 15 minutes into Signs. So it was with very low expectations I decided to see The Village. Having seen it now I will say the following: I'm giving Signs a second I loved The Sixth Sense. I thought Unbreakable was silly. I fell asleep 15 minutes into Signs. So it was with very low expectations I decided to see The Village. Having seen it now I will say the following: I'm giving Signs a second chance. And I'm definitely going to see Lady in the Water. I am again a fan.… Expand

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HBeemeJul 26, 2006

amazing film, the art is screaming, Bryce excellent, Brody simply brilliant.

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NickF.Jul 19, 2006

The reviews for this movie have completely obliterated my view movie criticism. I just finished reading the incredible reviews for Hon Kong and am in aww. I will never trust a metacritical movie score again (not to say that I have in the The reviews for this movie have completely obliterated my view movie criticism. I just finished reading the incredible reviews for Hon Kong and am in aww. I will never trust a metacritical movie score again (not to say that I have in the past). Absolutely ridiculous. To be honest, M. Night Shyamalan, always pitchs his movie trailers to totally mislead you and your expectations. I actually like that but could see why someone wouldn't. I think a lot of people were upset because they were expecting some horror film and received a really smart thriller. Second, M. Night Shyamalan has the unfortunate problem of being examined by the entirity of pop culture because of his previous success with The Sixth Sense. This movie is more in the vein of an art film. A movie that true movie lovers appreciate not really for mass appeal and pop culture's ADD satisfaction. In all honesty I didn't think the Sixth Sense was that great. I'm not a huge Shyamalan fan but this is definately his masterpeice. Wonderful plot, cast, production, ect. = wonderful movie.… Expand

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PaulF.Jun 23, 2007

What can I say but I really liked this film. I actually do not like horror/suspense films but The Village transcended any such definition by being much more psychological oriented which begged the question of much larger sociological What can I say but I really liked this film. I actually do not like horror/suspense films but The Village transcended any such definition by being much more psychological oriented which begged the question of much larger sociological condition. For those who prefer their films coated with candy this is not the film for you. If however you enjoy a thought provoking film that is masterfully acted with a beautiful and believable setting then this films is one of the rare ones. Among other things this film actually made me long for an innocence that living in the modern fast paced world has robbed us of. I can definitely see the allure. But then again the pesky human condition of suffering, and often by our own hand, raises its ugly head. I however was soothed by the love story. What one is willing to go through for true love is a theme I never tire of. And considering Ivy's condition it made it all the more so powerful. It was as if I could feel what it was see was feeling, the fear, love, and sheer will to continue. And by the end I felt uplifted by the results of her trails as well as the difficult choice of the elders, even if it only supposedly occurs in one tiny portion of the world.… Expand

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hudter90Apr 22, 2011

Slightly slow but a brilliant concept for a film. The twists are poor, but the overall idea is innovative and touching. When watching for the first time there are some fine moments of suspense. Every viewing after you ignore the horrorSlightly slow but a brilliant concept for a film. The twists are poor, but the overall idea is innovative and touching. When watching for the first time there are some fine moments of suspense. Every viewing after you ignore the horror element and admire everything else, from the tragedy behind the foundation of the town to the guilt of the elders. Noah also provides one of the best villains in that you find yourself unable to hate him despite what he does. Incredible soundtrack.… Expand