Deeper than it seems

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2005)

The premise of The Village may seem at first to be completely ridiculous. But if you choose not to look at it literally, practically- if the village and its people are taken as a grouping of mentally unstable people (as the photos show them to be) shielding themselves emotionally from the outside world... Then the practical faults of the movie fall aside. The brilliantly spooky, non-special camera effects and the singular "eye" of M. Might Shyamalan can then be enjoyed. In fact, the unique, sparse cinematic techniques work to great effect and, along with his unwavering aim on the jugular (so to speak) make him a genius of sorts in my mind. I highly recommend this film.