The Village 2004 is one of the movies that many people either loved very much or found boring and disappointing But the truth is this movie is a masterpiece for all those who love mystery and movies that make you think after you finish If you are waiting for horror or a fast action plot you may feel disappointed but if you like movies that depend on the general atmosphere and hints you will find it wonderful.
The story without spoilers
The movie tells the story of a village isolated from the world its people live in peace but in constant fear of mysterious creatures living in the surrounding forest No one can go outside the village borders or something terrifying will happen As the events develop we get to know more about the characters the secrets behind this system and the real secret they are hiding from everyone.
The movie is not fast and focuses more on the general atmosphere and feelings so if you like fast events and action you may feel bored and if you expect strong terrifying scenes or scary monsters the movie is not like that The horror here is psychological and stems from mystery and symbolism.
Also many people felt that the ending was disappointing or not as strong as they expected but it is actually an important part of the movies message.
Why is it a great movie?
From the first scene the movie puts you in a very special world with all its details from colors music and character behavior Bryce Dallas Howard gave a brilliant performance and the rest of the crew like Joaquin Phoenix and Adrien Brody gave excellent roles The movie also talks about fear isolation and controlling people through storytelling and mythology All of this is presented in a very smart symbolic plot.
The Village is not a traditional horror movie but it is a very special cinematic experience that you will keep thinking about even after it ends If you like movies that rely on symbolism and general atmosphere you will love it very much but if you are waiting for quick horror and successive events you may not find what you are looking for In any case its a movie worth watching and if you give it a chance and think about it deeply you might discover that its even more brilliant than you expected.
