Be Prepared for Something Unexpected

Rating: 6/10 (11 May 2008)

The Village (2004, M. Night Shyamalan)
Hidden in a tiny village, an isolated, tight-knit community fear of the evil beyond the forbidden woods, but one determined man, Lucius Hunt (Phoenix) plans to step into the unknown and confront the evil and the truth.
M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most bizarre directors I have heard of. Whilst, some of his films are good and some are bad, it's the stories he creates, which really makes you think. 'The Village' is another one of his films which will not be for everyone. You really have to concentrate on this film, but only so you can understand what is happening. Thanks to the marketing, you enter this film, believing it will be a horror only to find out it's a romantic drama. It's a bizarre film which is even harder to explain or to review. There are some highlights about the film though, with some great score and some good acting. It's not the worst film, but it is defiantly not the best film. If you have seen his other films, give it a go, but be prepared for something unexpected.
I'm certain it will all end soon. - Edward Walker (William Hurt)