"You see light when there is only darkness."
~ Edward Walker (William Hurt) to Ivy Walker (Bryce Dallas Howard)
Shyamalan delivers again in the Village with the great story and terrific acting that are typical of his films. Phoenix and Jones return to Shyamalan's cast and are joined by Hurt, Weaver, Brody, Gleeson, and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard (daughter of Ron Howard who steals the show even though it's only her first film). I believe that many won't like this movie because 1) it isn't really that scary and 2) it's a bit slow, but i didn't find the story or it's pacing dull or boring. Shyamalan still wrote plenty of plot twists in for the characters--who you have to love--to experience and of course included his usual surprise ending. I figured it out before the end (maybe i'm just getting used to his movies?) but was still blown away by the beauty of the love story. No, this movie isn't as good as Signs but i kind of doubt that he'll ever be able to make a movie that is. The acting is superb (i can't rave about them enough) and the setting perfect: i give the film 4 out of 5 stars. It's very clean though probably too scary for little ones... the PG-13 rating is appropriate. I highly recommend this movie.
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