Shyamalan is a master of mood and plot.

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2004)

I went to see the village today. I have to say that even though I am a HUGE fan of his work, I was not necessarily looking forward to seeing this movie. My apprehension was largely due to bad press about the "weak plot". Now, I know for sure never to listen to critics again! This movie was PHENOMENAL!!! >From the the very first frame I was drawn into an incredible world of mood and mystery. I went into the movie knowing one of the plot twists. Someone at work gave it away. But, it didn't matter I was totally sucked into this world and into the people's lives who populated it. Shyamalan is a master of creating a sense of isolation in all his movies and this is no exception. All the performances were pitch perfect from William Hurt as one the elders to Joaquin Phoenix as Lucius to Bryce Dallas Howard as Ivy. If, in retrospect, some minor plot points don't seem quite logical, it doesn't matter. Because for the 109 minutes I watched the film it was totally believable. Isn't that what great movies are supposed to do, transport you to another world? A+++++