Ivy's quest

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2004)

I think the village is one of the most beautiful films I've seen so
far this year and marks a real progression in Shyamalan's abilities
as a director.
The plot "twists" are secondary to 1. Lucas' and Ivy's growing
love for one another and 2. Ivy's quest.
I think Ivy is one of the most remarkable movie characters that
I've seen in quite some time.
In his past films the twists have been of importance but as he
has come along they have grown increasingly unimportant. From
crucial in The 6th Sense to merely a plot device here. I think
Shyamalan is simply growing out of it. It is a shame that so many
reviewers refuse to grow with him.