Startling, Mysterious....

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2005)

I was very impressed with "The Village" . I expected more of a slasher-like film, and was pleased that wasn't what it was. M. Night Shyamalan (Director of Sixth Sense and Signs) has a tendency to make movies that make you wonder, make you think, make you surprised at the unexpected outcome of his films. This movie does just that. When the final outcome of the movie is revealed (which is basically the last 10 minutes of the film) you think "Oh my gosh, I never would have guessed!" And you most likely would have not. All the actors in this movie played great roles and the characters were very realistic and believable. The plot of this movie is that the small, secluded village surrounded by woods is believed to be being threatened by the inhabitants of the other town. The creatures that haunt them occasionally are mysterious and has been proved violent. The people of the small village are forced to stay, seeing they know the creatures in the next town will not be pleased if they came to visit. This movie will leave you thinking, pleased with the outcome, yet a little questionable..... I recommend this movie to anyone who likes a good startle every once in a while and loves a mystery. 7 out of 10 stars