A wonderful blend of suspense, drama, great screen writing, and emotional acting.

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2004)

As many other, I went to see this film thinking it would be a horror like it was promoted. Instead, I discovered this movie to be full of traits almost the contrary. It had an entertaining love story that provoked sensitivity and attachment to the characters. The plot wasn't for those that wish to force-fed one that is simple and uncomplicated without effort on their part.
That said, it comes as very satisfying to those that engage themselves in The Village. I noticed as the movie went on that it had strong connections to three different children's novels. It was very similar to "Running out of time" by Margaret Peterson Haddix. There were also defiant traces of two books written by Lois Lowery, "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue". All three stories are highly recommended. I thought this movie was great and I am going to go see it for a second time tomorrow. I also believe many people don't like this movie because they are not digging deep enough into The Village to understand it. However, if you do, you will love this latest work of art by M. Night Shyamalan.