Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2004)

I realize that M. Night Shyamalan's films don't appeal to everyone. They are unique and edgy in some ways, and have a lot of style. Anything made true to a style will be attractive to only those who find that particular style meaningful, interesting and effective. I, for one, love all of this man's movies. They make me jump in my seat and often make me cry by the end. They always explore a very human experiences and emotions in a way that no one else ever has.
Yes, they are sort of like horror films. Yes, they always have a twist. Yes, that twist is sometimes predictable. This is the only problem I had with The Village. I knew before I even saw the movie (and no, no one gave it away, either) what that twist would be, but that did NOT take away from my enjoyment of the film. People who go to see this movie to be scared will come away satisfied, but they won't fully capture the depth and emotion of this story.