multi-leveled, thought provoking, 2 hour Twilight Zone episode

Rating: Null/10 (4 August 2004)

This is a movie that can polarize an audience. You either love it or think that the film is simply too contrived. Most critics say something to the extent of, "it wasn't very scary at all." News flash - it isn't supposed to be!
There are some very hair-raising moments in the film, to be sure, but as in all M. Night Shymalan movies, the monsters/aliens/ghosts are just a plot device to delve into deeper questions about the world. In Sixth Sense, identity, belonging, and some crueler aspects of human nature were contemplated. In Unbreakable, destiny, possibility and dueling forces were pondered. Signs was a film about family and about faith more than anything else. Likewise, anybody expecting a 'scary' movie should go rent Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The Village is a brilliant, thought provoking film that works on many levels. There is no good reason not to like this masterpiece. When you delve into it, The Village has a statement to make. If you actually pay attention, you will find yourself haunted by questions about your life and your world - not just the one depicted in the movie.
Some people dismissively call M. Night Movies 'long twilight zone episodes.' What's wrong with that? Picture a two hour twilight zone episode with Oscar-worthy directing, acting, music and production!
This movie must be seen twice before you can truly form your opinion.