The Village (2004)
Jul 30, 2024 3:14:15 GMT
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Post by ck100 on Jul 30, 2024 3:14:15 GMT
The movie that began the long downward spiral of the career of writer/director M. Night Shyamalan. I haven't seen this movie, but according to many, it seems like he finally tripped over his own feet on this film with trying to keep one-upping his "twist" storytelling with every new film. Sounds like a decent cast though at least, and I'll be forever grateful to M. Night for first blessing the movie world with the talent and beauty of Bryce Dallas Howard with this movie.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
The Village (2004) - 1.5 out of 4 stars
"Somber, straight-faced story about a sequestered community that lives a simple, ascetic life, surrounded by woods where "those we don't speak of" pose a constant threat. One young man (Phoenix) proposes venturing though the woods to "the towns" to get badly needed medicine, but the elders will not hear of it. Evolves into self-parody at some point before becoming downright ridiculous. Impressive only as a showcase for newcomer Howard (daughter of Ron)."
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
The Village (2004) - 1.5 out of 4 stars
"Somber, straight-faced story about a sequestered community that lives a simple, ascetic life, surrounded by woods where "those we don't speak of" pose a constant threat. One young man (Phoenix) proposes venturing though the woods to "the towns" to get badly needed medicine, but the elders will not hear of it. Evolves into self-parody at some point before becoming downright ridiculous. Impressive only as a showcase for newcomer Howard (daughter of Ron)."
