The Village

PG-13

Released Jul 30, 2004

1 hr. 49 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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Members (Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody) of a 19th-century community fear the strange creatures that inhabit the surrounding forest.

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Critics Consensus

The Village is appropriately creepy, but Shyamalan's signature twist ending disappoints.

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Brett J

One of his best screenplays. Amazing acting and story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Spike G

Solid horror movie......

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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VerÃ³nica P

Although the plot can be considered slow by some the plot twist more than makes up for it. This is the type of movie that really puts things into perspective. I absolutely loved it! The music is absolutely brilliant! It complements the cinematography so well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Alyssa N

This movie has been one of my favorite movies for a while now. M. Night absolutely nailed it. The metaphor of the movie will always stick with me. I think he did a great job with the plot twist.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Dan R

M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Village', from 2004, is one of his creepier and thrilling movies. SYNOPSIS: 'A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.' 'The Village' is one of the directors most thought provoking films which is quite unusual for him. Given the opportunity would you take your family away from the world and start again? It's an interesting question. What it lacks in genuine horror and scares it more than makes up for in its creepy atmosphere and a compelling story which in reality is about love and family. Shyamalan employs his classic skills of mystery and consequence and absolutely delivers something very special. The lack of any CGI effects is very pleasing. The cast is excellent throughout with Phoenix and Howard really providing the film with a heart. An excellent powerful thriller. 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/24

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Gina S

I honestly loved this movie so much. I know it gets a lot of hate because of the unexpected plot twist, but for me I think the acting and music were spectacular and I've always enjoyed the movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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Emily St. James

Vox

It all comes to a head... in perhaps the greatest sequence Shyamalan has ever filmed.

Jan 24, 2019

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Namrata Joshi

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Shyamalan's films never send that chill up the bone on a second viewing. Worse, with Signs and The Village even the first viewing is becoming a bit of a yawn.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 7, 2019

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The entire solemn, portentous edifice that is The Village collapses of its own fake weight.

Mar 13, 2018

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Pablo Staricco Cadenazzi

Vague Visages

I do think this is one of Shyamalan’s most accomplished works, and one that should be more recognized for the talent it shows behind and in front of the camera.

Dec 14, 2023

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

What it lacks in genuine terror it more than makes up for in a creepy atmosphere and a compelling love story.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 20, 2023

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

Shyamalan employs mystery and obscurity along the way but only to serve the plot, not derail it. It’s a necessary element to emphasize trauma and grief, which are such essential focal points throughout.

Jul 22, 2023

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Synopsis

Members (Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody) of a 19th-century community fear the strange creatures that inhabit the surrounding forest.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Scenes of Violence|Frightening Situations)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.2M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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