A movie not meant to be what everyone thinks it is 4-****'s

Rating: 9/10 (30 July 2004)

When I saw the ads for the movie, I thought...horror, thriller movie.
When I talked to friends and family..they all said..horror, thriller movie.
In fact, like Signs, it turns out to be a piece of masterful script writing that many believed to be something otherwise.
The Village is NOT a Horror film,nor is it a Thriller. It is a story that has no real genre...call it suspense, call it a love story, call it....a morality story.....whatever you like.....one thing it is not....is a "Six Sense" story.
You shouldn't walk into the movie filled with frightening thoughts...because truthfully that is not what its about.
Guided by TOP notch acting from William Hurt, Adrian Brody, Ms. Weaver, Ms.Howard and Mr. Phoenix, the village excels at delivering a tale of innocence, betrayal, and follows the term...."what you don't know won't hurt you"...to a tee.
I am sorry for all you professional reviewers, and audience members who couldn't see past the mildy paced plot and or the idea that you were expecting something totally different. BECAUSE FOLKS, thats what you see in the Village....something you couldn't possibly expect. Open mindedness and a lack of expectation...will help you see just how beautifully the movie was crafted. I give it 9/10 stars. I will go see it 3 more times. M Night Shyamalan does it again.