A dreadful disappointment

Rating: 3/10 (12 January 2005)

I waited anxiously to see "The Village" for approximately 5 months. Yesterday when I reached my local Video Store, I didn't realize it had been released yet and was doubly surprised. Well, after viewing the film, I was surprised all over again. It was terrible....that's about all I can say. I appreciated the settings, scenery, and some of the acting. Bryce Howard was excellent. I have always appreciated William Hurt's talent but, holy cow, talking with his back to the camera was a bit misdirected. It could have been a masterpiece. I'd be curious to know what went so wrong since I am not in the entertainment industry. Who made up that red porcupine-appearing "monster?" Did it ever peek through the trees onto the highway? You mean no one in the other "towns" knew it was there? So many questions and no answers. Thanks for your time.