The Village (2004)
The Village (2004)
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Cast
as Ivy Walker
as Lucius Hunt
as Noah Percy
as Edward Walker
as Alice Hunt
as August Nicholson
as Mrs. Clack
as Vivian Percy
as Victor
as Tabitha Walker
as Kitty Walker
as Robert Percy
as Christop Crane
as Finton Coin
as Jamison
as Young Man
as Donald
as Marybeth
as Man with the Raised Eyebrows
as 12-Year-Old Boy
as Brown-Eyed Girl
as 10-Year-Old Boy
as Young Man
as Gerald
as Beatrice
as Flustered Man
as Oldest Walker Daughter
as Middle Walker Daughter
as Youngest Walker Daughter
as Youngest Walker Daughter
as Town Crier
as Those We Don't Speak Of
as Those We Don't Speak Of
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Critic Reviews for The Village
All Critics (208) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (90) | Rotten (118) | DVD (25)
Dangerously dour.
For those who just want a good scare, rest assured the best (and worst) of it comes across as Wait Until Dark meets The Blair Witch Project.
Shyamalan, far from being a master of suspense, hasn't yet figured out that the shadowy things you glimpse out of the corner of your eye are always scarier than those you're allowed to gaze upon directly.
Another mediocre lunacy from the overrated M. Night Shyamalan.
So meaningless and distanced in its details that it hardly stands a chance of wooing even the most willing fellow traveler.
The Village doesn't pack quite the punch of The Sixth Sense, but it's equal to Shyamalan's last two films.
Audience Reviews for The Village
A mystery-driven allegory that will disappoint those expecting the frightening movie the trailer wants to sell, but those more open-minded may find an interesting film with an evocative cinematography, even if the main twist (two, in fact) doesn't carry the same impact as Shyamalan's previous films.
Super Reviewer
I remember being really excited for this film when the trailers were first released, and excited to finally watch it in theaters. Except when that time finally came, I was extremely let down particularly with the ending. It showed alot of promise in the beginning, but failed to capitalize on it.
Super Reviewer
M Night. Shyamalan's The Village started off with a very good premise. The film was scary, and disturbing, and kept you on the edge of your seat until the twist ending. The Village could have been something terrific, but instead it ends up being a dud. This horror suspense film isn't what it advertises it to be. The film would have been fine just the way it, if it wasn't for the ending. For what is, the first hour was very entertaining, but like I said, the ending ruined the entire film. I felt that Shyamalan had another terrific film under his belt, but alas; it was not to be. The Village ends up being predictable, and near the end you realize what the ending might actually be. Other than the film was well acted, but because of the Shymalan tendency to ruining his films with a twist, the talent involved doesn't save the film from mediocrity. There were some good things about the film, but once everything becomes obvious to the viewer (and it does) you just end up not caring for the film anymore. What was great about Signs was that it had an effective mix of suspense, mystery, thrills and horror to create the tension on screen. Plus the ending wasn't bad whatsoever, and nothing is really explained, not to the fullest at least. But with The Village, everything is explained and it ruins the entire tone of the film. Go in with low expectations so that you're not too disappointed as I was. The Village is a mediocre thriller horror film that doesn't deliver the goods.
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The Village Quotes
| August Nicholson: | Let her go. If it ends, it ends. We can move towards hope, that's what's beautiful about this place. We cannot run from heartache. My brother was slain in the towns, the rest of my family died here. Heartache is a part of life, we know that now. Ivy is running toward hope, let her run. If this place is worthy, she'll be successful in her quest. |
| Edward Walker: | The world moves for love. It kneels before it in awe. |
| Lucius Hunt: | Are you upset you can't see? |
| Ivy Walker: | I see the world Lucius Hunt, not as you see it. |
| Lucius Hunt: | Are you upset you can't see? |
| Ivy Walker: | I see the world Lucius Hunt, not as you see it. |
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