Many have failed to understand the brilliance and true twists of this film and why they are significant-much more significant than any presence of monsters.The acting from Howard and Phoenix is exquisite, their characters are both courageous and compassionate and are a real delight. We never find out what his "color" is, the way she sees him, but I can only imagine it is bright gold like his soul or a piercing green like his eyes. The other standout is Brody. Neither a villain nor a hero, we sympathize and demonize equally, he is a very tragic character.The usage of color, slow-motion, and music is amazing. While many critics panned this film, it really spoke to me in many ways and don't want this to deter potential viewers... there is nothing quite like this film you have ever seen before or will again. Despite its flaws it is unique and deserves to be seen. Give it a shot!

The worst movie I've ever seen. The whole plot is poorly done with a bad ending

On a Monday night, as a sleet/snow storm loomed here in the NYC area, I watched another film from M. Night Shyamalan--my second Shyamalan film in two days, following "Unbreakable"--and it was another one that I greatly enjoyed: 2004's "The Village." In this one, a small, rural, Amish-like community, in what would appear to be the late 19th century, lives in mortal fear of the surrounding forests and the creatures that inhabit it. The writer/director keeps the suspense ratcheted up fairly high throughout, leading to another of his patented surprise/twist endings. Actually, I knew what the ending was before I watched the film; as with "The Sixth Sense," it is almost impossible NOT to have heard about this ending before going in. Still, that did not interfere with my enjoyment of the film, and actually allowed me to marvel out how adroitly the director plays fair with the audience throughout. The picture is gorgeous to look at in high def, and features a most impressive cast of pros: (Ron Howard daughter) Bryce Dallas Howard (whose performance I had enjoyed in the recent "Jurassic World"), Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Jesse Eisenberg and Brendan Gleeson. I really don't know why this film has been so savaged by critics. Roger Ebert apparently detested the film, putting it on his "Most Hated" list, while the Maltin guide calls it "downright ridiculous." I suppose that the film is a bit contrived in parts, but that didn't take away from its artful qualities and ability to frighten, for me. Most assuredly recommended!

Why did this great a 6.5. This is not scary movie. It is not even a horror movie. This movie has an awful story line. I hated the twist in this movie. Why would you be scared of this movie there is nothing to be scared of. I give it a 1. Good actors wasted there time. Being in this awful movie. Do not waste your time watching this movie. This is an awful movie. Do not see. Do not waste your money. This is not a horror movie. It is a badly written mystery movie. If you what to see something scary see The Exorcist. Exorcist II is also very scary. The Exorcist III is also very scary. Exorcist the beginning is also very scary. But not this slow boring movie. Do not see it.