Simple story brings out best in the actors.

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2004)

This story has probably been told many times before. However, Shyamalan has a knack for creating meaning and depth in even the most mundane circumstances. The story itself is not what made this film so enjoyable and so interesting. Shyamalan is an incredibly stylistic director in the way Tarantino is. This movie reflects the nuances of Shyamalan just like Kill Bill did. Ostensibly their movies do not necessarily revolutionize or break ground like some would desire but they are simply examples of very skillful film making. From the costuming, to the cinematography, to the acting, the Village was the visualization of a classic story. Bryce Howard steals the show and this movie is her stage. The entire cast is very skilled but some of the supporting characters seem a bit subdued. If anything, the story could have been longer and a bit more fleshed out but thats not what Shyamalan wanted. I'm not gonna complain. Great movie, not quite a horror film but the story is engaging and will not fail to entertain.