Whaaaa. B'uh.

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2004)

(Spoilers maybe)
I was conned! Yes. I wanted a twist but not one that was so ridiculous! "The Sixth Sense" was okay, "Unbreakable" was dire, "Signs" was one of the best films in recent years and "The Village" was a bitter disappointment.
Joaquin Phoenix is the star of this film... Who isn't the star of the film!?!?!?!?! I didn't read up on this film before walking into the cinema but the trailer campaign completely took on the notion that this was a Phoenix Vs. The Evil in the Woods! This wasn't the case.
This is a film about paranoia & modern western world society I guess!
I'd say to anyone considering watching "The Village" I'd say yes, watch it, have an opinion ... You're either going to be outstanding by the journey M.N-S takes you on or consider the film silly.