Simply Amazing!

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2004)

I have to say that "The Village" was not what I expected. It was even better! I rated this an 8 because of the slow start, but once it got my attention I was captivated!
This has all the makings of a great mystery movie. It starts out in a village set at the turn of the century. The town is isolated by from all the nearby towns by woods that have seemingly intelligent, but vicious creatures in them. The elders that run the town say there is a truce, but none-the-less the creatures make their presence known. (Wouldn't be much of a mystery if nothing happened, now would it?)
One of the citizens tries to leave the town to bring needed supplies such as medicine, but is rebuffed by the elders. The people of "The Village" follow their leaders there without question. Most are happy to stay where they are out of fear of the creatures that live in the woods.
This is one of those movies that keep you thinking about it even after you leave because it intentionally doesn't tie up every loose end. Though I usually like resolution in the movies I see, sometimes it has a good fit to certain movies, such as this one. The surprises toward the end will keep you thinking about this for days!
Watch and enjoy!