Twilight Zone

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2004)

Spoiler The Village is a highly stylized Twilight Zone episode, as all of MNS movies have been. Within the final moments of the movie, the twist is revealed and everything you thought was true is not (similar to Sixth Sense).
The fun part of this movie is trying to determine what the twist is.
I really liked the movie, but, someone pointed out, why did Hurt's character not go for medicine, instead of sending his blind daughter. I can only chalk up Walker's decision due to the "oath" never to return made with the Village's Founders. The reason that a blind girl is sent into the Town is obvious. Forgive me, but, I found it incredible at how well Ivy was able to navigate the woods without sight, and that she picked the right direction to take on the "hidden road."
I found clues through out as to what the Twist was going to be. The real twist caught me by surprise, but looking back (esp. the clothing, something seemed out of place with some of the clothing...ties especially) I guess some clues were sprinkled. However, the biggest clue was came from MNS penchant for putting himself in the movie. It seemed like this would be difficult, given the milieu.
I also liked that MNS does explain all of the peculiars of what we saw in the town once Ivy arrived at her destination. But, I guess with a few billion dollars, you could buy quiet a bit.
With Signs, you kept waiting for the "the aliens are not real" moment, but the were. The film was intense and you could take it on face value. Unbreakable was an odd film, because it was a "origin" story for a superhero and the last few minutes of the film did not contribute to a "oh, he's not really a superhero" moment. Sixth Sense actually plays differently once you realize Willis' predicament (I am still loath to ruin it). The Village might play differently the second time, I'll have to see once it hits DVD.
Cheers!
C