I needed a little more (careful...spoiler)

Rating: 8/10 (3 August 2004)

As with the previous Shyamalan movies, I loved the way he makes films. I always feel like I'm right there in the movie with the characters. I thought the story was excellent, especially due to the fact that I would love to live in a small society practically independent on the modern world (except for my computer and cable modem...lol). I'm going to say this film was very good. Not quite on the same level as Sixth Sense, The (1999) or Signs (2002), but I'll definitely buy the DVD when it's available. M. Night Shyamalan has a distinct way of storytelling and film making that appeals to me and this one was no exception. It was a good story, good characters and great suspense. However, I felt that the end was too abrupt. I thought 2 or 3 more minutes showing how Ivy and Lucius carry on the tradition of the village life would have been a more fitting ending. Regardless of this, I did really enjoy it and recommend you see it in the theater because the scenery is beautiful. Also, being from Philly, I gotta support the hometown boys. Go, Night. Another good one.