It was a good movie

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2004)

Well, I am partial to Joaquin Phoenix so that was a big plus for me.
I think the reason most people complain about is that it's too "intellectual". It's not Alien Vs Predator and thank God it is not. "Signs" was probably a bit scarier and I love the ending of that movie but that doesn't make "The Village" terrible. It was different and really interesting the way people reacted inside and outside of the village. I am still not sure what I think of the Elders...
A major part of the story was the strong love story. Maybe that surprised people also. There's a great comment by Ivyin the movie that I think is a universal truth. It's a very sweet and intense love story. Maybe people don't like his movies b/c there was no sex or cursing?