You will either love or hate this movie; either way you will want to see it again!

Rating: 10/10 (19 August 2004)

Expecting a movie that will have unexpected twists and turns I decided to see the movie the first weekend itself without getting any second hand impressions. I am lucky that I did that. The grey atmosphere of the The Village adds to the simple life style of The Villagers. The "Bad Color" stands out in this background. The chillness in the air touches your bones. Excellent cinematography. The acting was great by the entire cast. Though Sigourney Weaver was wasted. Or maybe she just paled in front of Bryce Howard. The cast took us back in time very convincingly. The innocence of the kids and adults alike was heart warming but at the same time there was always a worry that something bad might happen to them. The want of the youth to expand their horizons but curbed due to the fear of the unknown was well depicted. Great music and sound effects especially when Ivy is chased. Lastly, direction was simply great. Not an iota of what to expect or when to expect. And I came out thinking "Why didn't think of this before?"