abrummett2
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I lasted 30 mins before switching it off. Bored rigid I was. I haven't rated any of his films.
The Village
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three_ladybug
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Ah, The Village. What a waste of time that film was!
The main problem was that they shouldn't have billed it as a thriller, they should have called it a mystery/drama instead (or a comedy - tell me I wasn't the only one who laughed during the stabbing scene? Come on, it was ridiculous!).
The acting was appalling, the plot pathetic, the twists predictable. There were no edge-of-your-seat fingernail biting moments, no shocks, no suspense.
It was, in short, mind-numbingly dull. The director, cast and crew all need shooting.
The main problem was that they shouldn't have billed it as a thriller, they should have called it a mystery/drama instead (or a comedy - tell me I wasn't the only one who laughed during the stabbing scene? Come on, it was ridiculous!).
The acting was appalling, the plot pathetic, the twists predictable. There were no edge-of-your-seat fingernail biting moments, no shocks, no suspense.
It was, in short, mind-numbingly dull. The director, cast and crew all need shooting.
Рoppy Seed ♥ ♥ ♥
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I rather enjoyed it. A few good creepy moments and had some empathy for the characters. Would have liked to have seen Joaquin Phoenix more, get more of a feel for his character, but overall it was a nice way to spend a few hours.
I also liked Sixth Sense, but I hated Signs.
I also liked Sixth Sense, but I hated Signs.
On the whole I really enjoyed this, and think that rather than try to figure out the twist, I just suspended disbelief. However, I took a good guess at what might happen, but I think it was executed pretty well. 'Signs' was awful, and such a disappointment, so this redeemed M Night in my eyes. Joaquin is a fantastic talent, and has managaed to completely overcome his brother's legacy. Adrian brody was just there for the paycheque though! Way over the top.
I loved Signs, but hated this. I thought this was doing great, until the 'twists' - it was too obvious for me. Aside from anything else, the photo they show has somebody in a tie and suite - it looked well out of place.
There is some good direction in this, nevertheless - there's a scene which runs without cuts for a good few minutes.
There is some good direction in this, nevertheless - there's a scene which runs without cuts for a good few minutes.
iluvcrazeekats2
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Firstly, sorry for coming late to this thread I was just browsing and came across it.
The whole point of `The Village`I read in some interview somewhere with the director , Shyamalan, is it is all to do with America and 9/11 and the aftermath of those events. The situation is that the `Elders`of the village create a sense of terror in the village by creating `things` that don`t exist i.e the creatures in the wooRAB. This is supposed to reflect the `coloured alerts` in the USA. The `Village idiot` the Adrien Brody role is the one who laughts at the sounRAB of the creatures during the funeral meal at the beginning yet the `creatures` cause his downfall.(I won`t say how in case it spoils it for anyone)
The blind girl makes her way to the `towns`against all odRAB and yet when she makes the contact with the guard and he goes to get the medication the other guard warms him about having `conversations`
Now, to be honest the film bored me senseless, however I have a friend in th US who loves Shyamalans films. They raved about `Signs` saying it wasn`t an alien invasion film but a film about a man who`d lost his faith and how he rediscoveres it!!!!!!
In the same light `The Village` is not a film about a village but a film about a blind girl.
Again I`m sorry for bringing this up and maybe boring you all.
Take care and Happy Easter
The whole point of `The Village`I read in some interview somewhere with the director , Shyamalan, is it is all to do with America and 9/11 and the aftermath of those events. The situation is that the `Elders`of the village create a sense of terror in the village by creating `things` that don`t exist i.e the creatures in the wooRAB. This is supposed to reflect the `coloured alerts` in the USA. The `Village idiot` the Adrien Brody role is the one who laughts at the sounRAB of the creatures during the funeral meal at the beginning yet the `creatures` cause his downfall.(I won`t say how in case it spoils it for anyone)
The blind girl makes her way to the `towns`against all odRAB and yet when she makes the contact with the guard and he goes to get the medication the other guard warms him about having `conversations`
Now, to be honest the film bored me senseless, however I have a friend in th US who loves Shyamalans films. They raved about `Signs` saying it wasn`t an alien invasion film but a film about a man who`d lost his faith and how he rediscoveres it!!!!!!
In the same light `The Village` is not a film about a village but a film about a blind girl.
Again I`m sorry for bringing this up and maybe boring you all.
Take care and Happy Easter
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Ok, thanks for bringing this up again.... hmmm......
I hated Signs, it was incredibly funny though.
Sixth Sense and Unbreakable=great.
The Village; hmm... I'd like to see it again to make my mind up.....
I hated Signs, it was incredibly funny though.
Sixth Sense and Unbreakable=great.
The Village; hmm... I'd like to see it again to make my mind up.....
brownsugarxxx02
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The highlight of this film was when my phone went off in the cinema much to the entire bored audiences amusement. Normally you`d be insulted if you interutped a film, not laughed at.