Joaquin Phoenix,
Bryce Dallas Howard,
Adrien Brody,
William Hurt,
Sigourney Weaver
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M. Night Shyamalan, the creative mind behind The Sixth Sense and Signs, wrote and directed this characteristically atmospheric thriller. The rustic village of Covington is a small town in rural Pennsy... read more
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Release Date: July 30, 2004
Keywords:
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William Hurt ,
Joaquin Phoenix ,
Adrien Brody ,
Bryce Dallas Howard
DVD Release Date: January 11, 2005
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November 21, 2011A mystery-driven allegory that will disappoint those expecting the frightening movie the trailer wants to sell. Those more open-minded, however, will find an interesting film with an evoking cinematography, though the main twist (two, in fact) does not cause the same impact as Sh... read more
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September 11, 2011M Night. Shyamalan's The Village started off with a very good premise. The film was scary, and disturbing, and kept you on the edge of your seat until the twist ending. The Village could have been something terrific, but instead it ends up being a dud. This horror suspense film i... read more
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August 28, 2011fb100001050230219I found M. Night Shyamalan's 2004 thriller excellent for the first two-thirds of it. The characters are interesting, the acting all-round is superb, especially from Bryce Dallas Howard. Shyamalan creates numerous moments of tension and suspense and the eery atmosphere really work... read more
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July 29, 2011It might be goofy, but it's so enjoyable to watch! Scares are in short supply, but to make up for it there are a few hilarious parts that aren't supposed to be funny and, on the more commendable side, a great ensemble cast (they've got Jesse Eisenberg!) a good score, some pretty ... read more
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June 1, 2011While I admired the plot twist ending, the real story has so many holes in it that its annoying. M Night Shymalan is becoming one of the biggest hacks in Hollywood, and he doesn't lose that title with this movie. Itwon't confuse people, but it will make people go like, what the... read more
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February 7, 2011Better than I'd expected. The story is quite simple, but Shyamalan manages to raise it above the level by cleverly adding a mystic element to it. You'll be disappointed if you're looking for a horror/alien type of movie or an ending that would leave you shocked and surprised. Not... read more
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November 22, 2010Well shot, well acted, but the movie was indeed pretty slow. The beginning is very intriguing but the movie starts to bore you a little. The movie later picks up and you become interested in the story. I wouldn't consider it a terrible film but it is pretty lame. M. Night Shyamal... read more
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August 2, 2010Sure, it's creepy, and maniacle, and not M. Night's greatest turn, but that ending really got to me. It stuck in brain.
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March 8, 2010fb619846742Arguably M. Night Shyamalan's most under-appreciated films. Now granted, after this movie he fell fast and has lost a lot of credibility. However, this is still a very good film. Bryce Dallas Howard is a revelation, it's always hard to trust first-time actors with a major film an... read more
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January 31, 2010It was complicated to understand because it wasn't described that much. But I liked it.
Critic Reviews
July 22, 2006
Anthony Lane, New Yorker
August 8, 2004
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine
For those who just want a good scare, rest assured the best (and worst) of it comes across as Wait Until Dark meets The Blair Witch Project. Full Review
August 7, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Shyamalan, far from being a master of suspense, hasn't yet figured out that the shadowy things you glimpse out of the corner of your eye are always scarier than those you're allowed to gaze upon direc... Full Review
August 5, 2004
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Another mediocre lunacy from the overrated M. Night Shyamalan. Full Review
August 3, 2004
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
So meaningless and distanced in its details that it hardly stands a chance of wooing even the most willing fellow traveler. Full Review
August 2, 2004
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
The Village doesn't pack quite the punch of The Sixth Sense, but it's equal to Shyamalan's last two films. Full Review
July 30, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
It's the lack of a genuine wizard behind the curtain that robs The Village of much of its suspense, but the movie has merits that go beyond goosebumps. Full Review
July 30, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
This is bad, amateur work given a superficial veneer of professionalism. Full Review
July 30, 2004
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
This movie is as big a hoax as the notorious Sci Fi Channel faux documentary The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan. Full Review
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