Tony,

So far no specific information has been given about the ending, so no... so far it hasn't ruined it for me. :)

- Josh

I just read reviews of the movie and yes the ending is the same. I never had any intention of spoiling it for you. I sure hope that all this talk of the ending doesnt spoil the movie for you.

i think this is the wrong board for that comment. but the age comment is fine. no offense taken.

Something like controlled chaos Tony? Lol... I don't know, profanity and name calling aren't the actions of friends in my opinion. Tollerance seems a bit lacking lately is all. However, you're right Tony, most of us here are adults, and largely maintain the level of respect we've come to expect here.

Matt,

My "adult" comments weren't a poke at your age, so don't take them personally. Being an adult has largely to do with your maturity and wisdom, and weather you take responsibility for your words and actions rather than your age. ;)

- Josh

Josh,

Even when the arguments get heated here everyone still respects everyone's opinion and I like to think we are all still friends. And nobody resorts to the kind of profanity you see at other boards. Yes, things havent gotten a little more out of control than usual, but it's still civilized. :)

This movie is a can of worms when it comes to discussion. Much like Fight Club was in the comment section.

TGP pretty much outlined the story. Though I didn't find that much writing necessary... I think anyone reading the spoiler has seen the movie and pretty much knows everything pointed out ;) .

I disagree in saying this movie has a different tone than any of his other works. This is just as solemn as any of his other movies. This is probably the most lifeless movie MNS has put out. I know that is the atmosphere MNS is going for but this town is just plain dreadful.

He has such potential as a director but here his dependence on twist endings has really wore out it's welcome.

I think MNS could have a very successful career in magic. Ebert hit it dead on when he said MNS is masterful when involving the audience to the point in which they lose their sense of rationality. The genuinely creepy atmosphere and the immersive cinematography act as diversions covering up a mediocre story.

If you think about the concept on paper, it could have been brilliant but was executed very poorly. This leads me to think that the trailer was not misleading at all, this IS a horror thriller, just a poorly executed one. There are no redeeming qualities. There is no payoff, it's almost as if the movie doesn't even have a climax. When the plot twists are revealed you aren't floored, but left with a feeling of "thats it?"



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TGP,

I agree, I also believe it to be Noah who skinned the animals. If you look at the scene in which the floor boards were lifted (where they hid the other costume), you could clearly see feathers (from the chickens). Since it is suggested that Noah had been sent to the quiet room many a times before I am also under the assumption that Noah had known about the costume long before. This would explain his enthusiasm when they spoke of the creatures. He thought it was a game. When he attacked her in the woods with the costume on, I don't think he was trying to hurt her either. Due to his mental incapabilities he knows not from right and wrong. Which was demonstrated when he was playing with the kids. It was just a game.

There are a bunch of subtle hints given that the Elders were the monsters. This also ties in with Noah being the lead suspect for the skinning. Noah was not at the wedding. Now during the wedding attack after the kids told the lead elder of what happened did you notice how many times he asked for reassurance? As if it were an 'unplanned' attack he was unaware of. I also believe Noah was the one painting the doors red. Earlier on you see Noah painting yellow slashes on the posts.

If you look at the picture of them before they created the village, a few of the women were holding babies. I am under the impression that the village has not been established long enough for inbreeding to have taken place. I think however old Luscious and the other young adults were is how long they have been living there.

One thing that really bothered me were little things like the falsified date on the Tombstone. Clearly a tool used to fool the audience but makes no sense what so ever being placed within the movie. If you think about it, these kids are raised to believe the time in the village is now. They would have no concept of modern civilization or what century it was. Lame is all I can say.

When I think of thought provoking I think of Fight Club, Memento, Minority Report, 12 Monkeys. The Village imo is the far from it. It's as if he took the fun little endings of the MIB movies and ran with that idea in hopes that it would leave our jaws dropped.

John,

LOL... of course I meant present company accepted.

By the way John, let me know when you'll be receiving your Nobel Peace prize for refereeing... I'd like to attend. I appreciated it.

All,

It seems like everyone's gone strange! A lot of people are snapping at others, childish bickering is going on left and right. HAS DVD TOWN GONE MAD?!! Has our water supply been tampered with?! I'm starting to see the things in threads I've been so against, and that I thought we'd never have here! I'll admit that one of them was probably my fault, and appologized for it, but there's still more going on! Come on people!! We're above this kind of fracas!

Not that it's enough to make me leave or anything, it's just sad to see we've been "infected", and I don't think there's an innoculation for what we've got. Well... hopefully it will cure itself.

TGP,

On a lighter note, I'll come back and read the spoilers here, and write up a full report. I'm still very much so looking forward to "The Village".

- Josh 8)

Thanks for clearing that up for me Critic, sometimes on these boards its hard to know what people mean

"As I said before, I try not to listen to critics anymore..." --Josh

Hey, hey. That hurt.

John, would-be critic

TWill,

I didnt mean to offend. I just meant people that really appreciate M. Night Shyamalan will enjoy this film (well, most anyways). And When I meant common folks I meant people who on occasion go to movies and dont care for them as much as film buffs do.