The Village Reviewed

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By Anthony Pearson Aug 24, 2004, 15:11 GMT

The Sixth SenseUnbreakableSignsThe Sixth Sense’UnbreakableSignsHis latest project ‘The Village’ does just that and is no exception to all his other films. When I left the cinema after seeing this film I thought it was just a good film, but every second after seeing this film it plays on your mind. Shyamalam has techniques in his infamous story twists that can seriously mess with your mind and decisions of whether this is a good film or not. I guarantee you this for a day or so after seeing this film, it won’t leave your mind, and there more and more you think about it, the better ‘The Village’ becomes.

Joaquin Phoenix as Lucius

Those we do not speak of’Signs’The border however is broken when Luscious passes into Covington Woods, and is spotted by one of the creatures. For days after this creatures taunt and haunt the village by leaving signs like a red mark on each door as well as numerous skinned animals.From then on in the film the major twists begin. I will tell you one thing about the main twist if you don't figure it out for yourself. Think the most ridiculous idea and think time, then you will get the twist. I personally never saw it coming. Without a good twist, a Shyamalam film wouldn’t be the same, the twists are the icing on the cake of his films.The cinematography in ‘The Village’ is beautiful. The concept of a village in the middle of a wood is realised brilliantly. The people who live in the village live in peace away from the towns and crime. But also they all live in fear. So also the concept of love and fear is shown very clearly.With this film you will either love it, or hate it. If you can take on the concept of a community isolated from the rest of the world you should enjoy it. I think this is maybe Shyamalams second best next to Unbreakable which is just extraordinary. The movie scores well for me in most aspects. The acting is top notch, the script and story is chillingly elegant, and the directing of this film is excellent. If you like Shyamalams previous films go see this film, if you didn’t or haven’t seen any of his previous film then make your own mind up.

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DOC COCKAug 24th, 2004 - 15:12:34

The music saved this film. Otherwise Night dropped the ball on this one

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DOC COCKAug 24th, 2004 - 15:13:55

The monsters looked like Monty Python monsters

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DOC COCKAug 24th, 2004 - 15:18:35

Hactually the monsters were quite a clever metaphor for God. The villagers lived in fear of them but really they had created them themselves to control society - hence no need for an organized religion in the village - notice there wasn't a church?

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