the village-watching idiots

Rating: Null/10 (4 August 2004)

Spoiler Alert i would like to point out something that many people seem to have missed in a sudden but fierce attack of stupidity. multiple commentors are stating that Night created a flawed movie in that it was set in the 1800's but there were "modern things" in it. the movie was NOT based in the 1800's. the village itself was based on life in the 1800's as it was self sufficient - had it not been, communication with the outside world would have been unavoidable due to the need for supplies and whatnot. this film was set to be in our day and age... hence the park security RANGE ROVER. (hard to find those driving around in 1897, isn't it?) now i don't mean to be rude, but if you can't comprehend such a simple concept as that, who are you to be critiquing films?
now as for the film itself... although it was advertised as a horror movie, we all know that it was not (thanks to the millions of people complaining about this fact all over the place -- such as my boyfriend in my ear every two minutes throughout the entire movie). despite the fact that i entered the theater with the intentions of being frightened, the at first disappointing realization that i was NOT going to be scared was not as unfortunate as i had expected. overall, it was a beautifully done film. the acting was superb, the cinematography was impressive, and the messages that the story relayed to the viewer were touching and inspirational.
do not see this movie if you are expecting to be scared and will complain when you aren't - there are enough people milling around that can't accept the film for what it is rather than what it isn't. but on the other hand if you want emotion and a wonderfully done story and movie, the Village should be your next cinematic experience.