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The Village (2004)

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Adrien Brody, Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Judy Greer, Sigourney Weaver ... (see more)

At first glance this late nineteenth century village seems picture perfect. However, this close-knit community lives with the frightening knowledge that a race of creatures resides in the woods around them. The villagers share the fear of the evil and foreboding force that lurks outside. So frighten... (read more)

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PG-13, 120
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Release Date: Jul 30, 2004
DVD Release Date: Jan 11, 2005

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22 hours ago
A lot of people hated this film because of Shyamalan's patented "twist" ending. However, they completely skip over the fact that the rest of the film is tight and well-executed. His most underrated film, for sure.
1 day ago
Joaquin Phoenix....... enough said
2 days ago
exellent film but 2wards the end a little predictable. but pukka story line
2 days ago
An awesome movie with a messed up twist!
5 days ago
Another elegant work from the "indian" director.

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1703 days ago
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
It's hard to care about situations that have been designed only to obscure the ultimate twist.
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1974 days ago
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
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.
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1981 days ago
David Edelstein, Slate
Dumb's the word.
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1981 days ago
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Village is a colossal miscalculation, a movie based on a premise that cannot support it, a premise so transparent it would be laughable were the movie not so deadly solemn.
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1982 days ago
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
A film of great elegance and skill that's often delicious to watch, but its surprises don't surprise; in fact, they fall a little flat.
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