The Village (2004) Reviews
- Starring:
- Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard, (more)
- Director(s):
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense
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8 out of 11 people found this review helpful I was expecting a "monster" thriller, and while it wasn't that, it was very well thought out. It was different and really kept me thinking. I thought the acting was superb, I don't know why this ... Read More I was expecting a "monster" thriller, and while it wasn't that, it was very well thought out. It was different and really kept me thinking. I thought the acting was superb, I don't know why this movie has gotten so many bad reviews. Must be from those viewers who were expecting horror, blood, and guts. That stuff is a dime a dozen! This one is a unique film.... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful The previews try to make this look like a classic horror film, but it turns out to be something completely different. Although it has a strong cast and a somewhat interesting twist at the end, ... Read More The previews try to make this look like a classic horror film, but it turns out to be something completely different. Although it has a strong cast and a somewhat interesting twist at the end, viewers expecting a true thriller are likely to be disappointed. OK for home viewing, but I'm glad I didn't waste money seeing it in the theater. Overall, just so-so. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Not what I am expecting out of M Night Shylman. The story is quite simple and if you say there is a huge twist in the movie your wrong. There are so many clues out there that tell you the ending to ... Read More Not what I am expecting out of M Night Shylman. The story is quite simple and if you say there is a huge twist in the movie your wrong. There are so many clues out there that tell you the ending to it. I am not saying it is predictable though. I don't like how such a good actor like Adrian Brody plays a retard and the movie felt like they were pilgrims. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful I thought this movie was going to be a horror flick, but it turned out to be a love story with a twist. I liked it, and guessed it wasn't a complete horror movie when I read the "If you Like" and ... Read More I thought this movie was going to be a horror flick, but it turned out to be a love story with a twist. I liked it, and guessed it wasn't a complete horror movie when I read the "If you Like" and saw "The Notebook". I never saw the ending coming, so it got my three stars for not being predictable. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful Wow everyone else that said they did a bad job of advertising this movie is RIGHT. They made it seem like it was some constant horror scene on your toes scary movie.When I was watching it at first I ... Read More Wow everyone else that said they did a bad job of advertising this movie is RIGHT. They made it seem like it was some constant horror scene on your toes scary movie.When I was watching it at first I was on my toes exspecting it to be scary but it wasn't at all. Sweet love story but the people that dreamed up this little makeshift village are SICK they should have been put away for focing these people to stay there. Anyway if you need a good nap watch village. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful M. Night Shyamalan the director of this movie seems to be disliked for all of his movies. A lame move with a crazy ending, could be dum ending. William Hurt was very good as he always is, and Judy ... Read More M. Night Shyamalan the director of this movie seems to be disliked for all of his movies. A lame move with a crazy ending, could be dum ending. William Hurt was very good as he always is, and Judy Geer was also very good, she played a blind girl not to blind thou. The thought of Creatures keeps the people from going to the towns. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful If you want to see a movie that has decent acting and the feel for "What is going to happen next", then this is the movie. If you want a movie with a storyline that leads up to a powerful ending that ... Read More If you want to see a movie that has decent acting and the feel for "What is going to happen next", then this is the movie. If you want a movie with a storyline that leads up to a powerful ending that will leave you breathless and looking more movies from this director. Don't waste your time with this one. The story line takes you on a journey that is back in time, brings you into the present while the female star is still in the past but ends the movie scratching your head. This is one of the worst endings I have seen in years, a waste. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 6 people found this review helpful This movie was not Shamalon's best work. It had a great base idea, but like Shamalon's other latest works, it fell through. The ending was just a huge let down, the acting was far too modern in a ... Read More This movie was not Shamalon's best work. It had a great base idea, but like Shamalon's other latest works, it fell through. The ending was just a huge let down, the acting was far too modern in a movie that was suppose to take place in the 1800's, and it was scary or suspenseful. Unless you are a Night fan, you don't need to watch this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 8 people found this review helpful I was very disappointed by this movie. I loved the "6th Sense" and hoped for the same "shock" value. I had this movie figured out within the first 15 minutes. Unfortunately, I sat through the ... Read More I was very disappointed by this movie. I loved the "6th Sense" and hoped for the same "shock" value. I had this movie figured out within the first 15 minutes. Unfortunately, I sat through the remaining 2 hours. This movie isn't frightening, and it's really not that suspenseful. I keep waiting for another good movie from M. Night Shyamalan....maybe the next one will be! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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