Enjoyable, but it slips a bit...

Rating: 6/10 (14 June 2005)

I just finished my third viewing of "The Village" and noticed some things that may have gotten by me before. Having seen all of M.Night Shyamalan's films, it seems that you don't so much watch an M.Night Shyamalan movie as much as you become a voyeur of it. There is something very intimate about the way he crafts his movies that is very personal. This is one of the joys of watching his movies.
Some have complained that this movie didn't have a big shocker ending like Shyamalan is noted for; perhaps not, but who cares. The Village has such a rich atmosphere and full performances, that's as good a reason to see a movie as any, I think. No story details here, as I've no desire to rehash what's already been said; I will say that it may not be a perfect story, but it is a good story, let it stand on its own, and maybe poke us in the ribs a little about the consequences of the choices we make.