Don't Listen to the Critics

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2006)

There is a small, isolated countryside village that is in the forest. They believe that there are mythical creatures that inhabit the forest around them. They align with them, but never making any contact with them. Now, the villagers believe that their alliance is coming to an end.
Many of the critics say this is a very bad film. Forget about them. They're wrong. Many people watch this film to look for clues for the twist ending. That's their mistake. Don't look for clues. See this film as if this weren't made by M. Night Shyamalan. See this film like any other film you would see it.
Everyone in this film gives Oscar-worthy performances with an all star cast, including Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, and Sigourney Weaver. The acting is excellent.
The score of the film is very good, composed by Thomas Newton Howard, composing all of M. Night Shyamalan's films. The trailer is misleading. This isn't a horror type film. It's more like a suspense and a love story. That's probably why many didn't like this film.
This is one of M. Night Shyamalan's best films. The film is well done and has a great cast playing solid performances. It's very touching and suspenseful. If you want to watch this film because of the twist ending, don't waste your time. If you're looking for a very good film, there you go.