another success for m. night shaymalan

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2004)

THE VILLAGE was definitely a treat. a wonderful cast presenting a fantastic story about fear and the protection of innocence. i was happy to joaquin phoenix and the beloved "hamish", brendan gleeson, on the big screen. i'm very glad to see the industry putting these guys in movies. i enjoyed m. night shaymaylan's sixth sense, signs, and especially unbreakable. this has been another success while still maintaining a very original concept. i hope he keeps this up. the views expressed were very thought provoking. i won't say anything to ruin the movie in case you haven't seen it, but like other movies from this director, you may find yourself discussing this movie all the way home and over a few cups of coffee. see it twice