The Village - Page 2

redbreegull · 07-31-2004, 02:34 AM

I liked the first two thirds of the movie so much and I absolutely felt cheated after the big revelation that I had a hard time enjoying it. The concept was very good and it was done pretty well, but that plot twist did not belong in this movie. It would have been much better if the monsters had been real in my opinion. Not only that, but my faith in the movie was restored for a short time when the "monster" appeared behind...what was her name...Ivy. After that I felt doubly cheated. Don't go see this movie if you think it is supernatural in any way shape or form.

gpub · 07-31-2004, 03:52 AM

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Originally posted by sppunk
Uh, it's not a horror movie. I don't know what made you scream, really. It's really just a drama, not spooky or anything of that sort overall.

About two-thirds through I wanted to get up and walk away. Shyamalan needs to stop writing movies simply so he can add twists in them, which this one clearly was written for.

I actually agree with you for once. Signs pissed me off so bad i.e. when the kids are smarter then the adults and they're the one's making the decisions... Shitty writing

relaxor! · 07-31-2004, 04:26 AM

Yeah, I thought it was absolutely horrible. The cinematography was kinda nice here and there. But man. That guy has no bussiness writing scripts.

Geek USA · 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by sppunk
Uh, it's not a horror movie. I don't know what made you scream, really. It's really just a drama, not spooky or anything of that sort overall.

About two-thirds through I wanted to get up and walk away. Shyamalan needs to stop writing movies simply so he can add twists in them, which this one clearly was written for.

jessica and i screamed like bitches.

I have to admit at first i was like WHAT IN THE FUCKING HELL AM I WATCHING AND WHO WROTE THIS SHIT!?!?! aaaand i liked it.

bonsor · 07-31-2004, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by sppunk

Eh, I've been reviewing movies for a few years. I view them differently than the majority of people. No big deal.

hahaha.

barden · 07-31-2004, 09:38 AM

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Originally posted by ******
hahaha.

Yeah, whats up with this guys sense of self?

I think he was mothered 2, 2 much!

I love you son, you're the greatest!
I know mom, I know!

Man, I'm tired. And apathetic.

And going!

Bye!

Johnny_Swallow · 07-31-2004, 10:32 AM

I noticed that Joaquin Phoenix was unloading firewood in the house early in the film, but if they can't go into the woods where does the fire wood come from?

I like how Roger Ebert in his review "Everyone in the village does everything together, apparently, although it is never very clear what most of their jobs are. Some farming and baking goes on."

I liked it anyway, M. Night can evoke moods like no one since Hitchcock.

Eulogy · 07-31-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by Agony_Imp

I love you son, you're the greatest!
I know mom, I know!

Johnny_Swallow · 07-31-2004, 12:45 PM

I forgot about the greatest line in the whole movie:

"We have the magic rocks."

Ketchup · 07-31-2004, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by redbreegull
It would have been much better if the monsters had been real in my opinion.

THANK YOU ASSFUCK. WAY TO SPOIL THE MOVIE.

Geek USA · 07-31-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Johnny_Swallow
I noticed that Joaquin Phoenix was unloading firewood in the house early in the film, but if they can't go into the woods where does the fire wood come from?

you don't think they have trees in the village?!?

i love Joaquin Phoenix

sppunk · 07-31-2004, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by Agony_Imp

Man, I'm tired. And apathetic.

Sometimes, yeah. But other times I like you a lot. Oh well. It's not my fault I'm successful and have the self esteem to not hide that fact.

bonsor · 07-31-2004, 03:06 PM

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It's not my fault I'm successful and have the self esteem to not hide that fact.

You know, that kind of attitude is often seen as extremely cocky by people, whether they are successful or not.

You're wanker, that's all.

sppunk · 07-31-2004, 03:26 PM

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You know, that kind of attitude is often seen as extremely cocky by people, whether they are successful or not.

You're wanker, that's all.

Calling people cocky on the Internet is retarded, John. You should know that.

tootsie · 07-31-2004, 05:46 PM

i actually thought it was a good movie. sure it was predictable, but i enjoyed the performances and the storyline anyway. i thought it was (as always) beautifully shot and had some real nail-biting scenes in it.

i wish though, that shyamalan didnt feel that he has to give us a twist ending every time.

Geek USA · 07-31-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by tootsie
i actually thought it was a good movie. sure it was predictable, but i enjoyed the performances and the storyline anyway. i thought it was (as always) beautifully shot and had some real nail-biting scenes in it.

i wish though, that shyamalan didnt feel that he has to give us a twist ending every time.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

being in the time period you think it is didn't you think that the movie was soo shitty at first!? I was so angry because of the way they were speaking!! My friend told me she got sooo angry when one guy said "let's strike a deal" and was cursing me, because it was my idea to watch the movie.

cowbite · 07-31-2004, 06:27 PM

Did anyone else see that microphone drop into the shot? Near the end... The scene when all of the elders were in the dude's "hospital" room and Ivy comes back to give him the medicine she got.... A round gray thing kept dropping several inches into the shot.

wondercunt · 07-31-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by cowbite
Did anyone else see that microphone drop into the shot? Near the end... The scene when all of the elders were in the dude's "hospital" room and Ivy comes back to give him the medicine she got.... A round gray thing kept dropping several inches into the shot.

no. shrug.

www.moviemistakes.com

Sapphire · 07-31-2004, 08:43 PM

Nobody's come out and ruined the ending for everyone yet?

Netphoria, I'm disapointed in you. :erm

I mean, Christ! When's the last time we respected anybody?

Oh, well.

tsp gatmog · 07-31-2004, 08:46 PM

His last good movie was the sixth sense.

Sepiae · 07-31-2004, 10:31 PM

The thing is, the actors, especially the young ones, couldn't sell the dialogue. It was written for actors like William *pause* Hurt. The scene with Kitty talking about love was just embarrassing. It was like my high school production of The Crucible all over again.

James is Cool · 08-01-2004, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by Geek USA

being in the time period you think it is didn't you think that the movie was soo shitty at first!? I was so angry because of the way they were speaking!! My friend told me she got sooo angry when one guy said "let's strike a deal" and was cursing me, because it was my idea to watch the movie.

I noticed this too. I have to admit, I'm pretty naive when it comes to figuring out movies, so I didn't figure the twist out until it was fully revealed. But I definitely picked up on the language thing--it seemed fishy at first. So for a while I just thought the script was terrible. My friend said he figured the movie out when he noticed them saying "the people we don't speak of," when someone at that time would have said "the people of whom we don't speak."

In the end, though, I really thought it was a neat movie. Maybe that's because I'm naive and fell for it; so be it. I was expecting a twist, but not anything like what it really was. I thought it was great.

BlueStar · 08-01-2004, 03:04 PM

If you go expecting a horror film or to be scared, you aren't going to like it. If you enjoy early American literature, particularly novels that draw upon Puritanism and Romanticism (Romanticism, not romanticism), you very well might enjoy it.

I thought it was amazing. I want to go out and see it again. The ending might have been better if it had ended sooner (i.e. right when she climbed over the wall). However, it is M. Night Shamwhatever's style to explain the twist. He never leaves any loose ends. Everything is fully explained for you. You don't really leave the theatre with any unanswered questions.

sawdust restaurants · 08-01-2004, 04:08 PM

The weak story didn't support the movie's conceit, and so the entire thing (not just the ending) just left you feeling flat. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and nowhere near as bad as "Signs," but it was OK at best.

Corganist · 08-01-2004, 04:30 PM

I saw the movie last night, and I enjoyed it quite a bit, especially after the ushers kicked out a group of fat, annoying people who laughed inappropriately and yelled things at the screen during. every. scene.

Anyhow, I had pretty much figured out the ending about halfway through, but the thing I liked about it was that there was just enough in the movie to keep me from being 100 percent sure. I thought Shymalan usuing his obligatory director's cameo to explain the loose ends was a nice touch. But it was funny hearing a lot of the people around me who just totally missed the twist when it happened, and were left saying 'WTF?' when the movie ended. It surprising that such a "beat into your head" sort of ending could still go over the heads of some people.

sawdust restaurants · 08-01-2004, 04:40 PM

Actually, the coolest shot in the movie was when you saw Shymalan's reflection in that glass. 'Twas a neat little Hitchcockian homage.

Why Am I So Ugly? · 09:47 PM

i loved it. the social commentary was pretty translucent, but im smart and i pick up on these things easily.

I also loved the twist. and its not supposed to be scary, jeez. the only horror movie he ever made was sixth sense.

potential spoilers

about the ending - im glad it wasnt elaborate - it wouldve subtracted from the movie. i admired the abrupt ending where they all decide to continue living their lie. the abruptness made it so there wasnt really any room to make it tragic nor happy. it let the viewer decide whether it was a good or bad thing that they continued living out their lie which would be contingent upon the viewer's opinion about whether or not its justifiable to lie to protect a way of life (which ties back to the social commentary) and that was the best thing about the movie

mxzombie · 08-01-2004, 09:45 PM

i saw it today, i liked it

Karma · 08-01-2004, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by tootsie
i actually thought it was a good movie. sure it was predictable, but i enjoyed the performances and the storyline anyway. i thought it was (as always) beautifully shot and had some real nail-biting scenes in it.

i wish though, that shyamalan didnt feel that he has to give us a twist ending every time.

I agree. Overall, it was a good movie. But it didn't acheive much as a "scary" movie. I think it would've been better if there hadn't been that cheesy little twist, though.

Debaser · 08-01-2004, 10:22 PM

it was my least favorite shymalan flick. but it was still pretty good. i was genuinely scared a few times. meh.

sixth sense>signs>unbreakable>the village

07-31-2004, 10:32 AM	#37
Johnny_Swallow Ownz Location: University of Arkansas Posts: 979	I noticed that Joaquin Phoenix was unloading firewood in the house early in the film, but if they can't go into the woods where does the fire wood come from? I like how Roger Ebert in his review "Everyone in the village does everything together, apparently, although it is never very clear what most of their jobs are. Some farming and baking goes on." I liked it anyway, M. Night can evoke moods like no one since Hitchcock. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-01-2004, 03:04 PM	#53
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	If you go expecting a horror film or to be scared, you aren't going to like it. If you enjoy early American literature, particularly novels that draw upon Puritanism and Romanticism (Romanticism, not romanticism), you very well might enjoy it. I thought it was amazing. I want to go out and see it again. The ending might have been better if it had ended sooner (i.e. right when she climbed over the wall). However, it is M. Night Shamwhatever's style to explain the twist. He never leaves any loose ends. Everything is fully explained for you. You don't really leave the theatre with any unanswered questions. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-01-2004, 09:42 PM	#57
Why Am I So Ugly? Apocalyptic Poster Location: in a bottle for 100 years Posts: 3,835	i loved it. the social commentary was pretty translucent, but im smart and i pick up on these things easily. I also loved the twist. and its not supposed to be scary, jeez. the only horror movie he ever made was sixth sense. potential spoilers about the ending - im glad it wasnt elaborate - it wouldve subtracted from the movie. i admired the abrupt ending where they all decide to continue living their lie. the abruptness made it so there wasnt really any room to make it tragic nor happy. it let the viewer decide whether it was a good or bad thing that they continued living out their lie which would be contingent upon the viewer's opinion about whether or not its justifiable to lie to protect a way of life (which ties back to the social commentary) and that was the best thing about the movie Last edited by Why Am I So Ugly? : 08-01-2004 at 09:47 PM.

07-31-2004, 02:34 AM	#31
redbreegull Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: WILD BOY Posts: 32,021	I liked the first two thirds of the movie so much and I absolutely felt cheated after the big revelation that I had a hard time enjoying it. The concept was very good and it was done pretty well, but that plot twist did not belong in this movie. It would have been much better if the monsters had been real in my opinion. Not only that, but my faith in the movie was restored for a short time when the "monster" appeared behind...what was her name...Ivy. After that I felt doubly cheated. Don't go see this movie if you think it is supernatural in any way shape or form.

07-31-2004, 04:26 AM	#33
relaxor! Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,688	Yeah, I thought it was absolutely horrible. The cinematography was kinda nice here and there. But man. That guy has no bussiness writing scripts.

07-31-2004, 12:45 PM	#39
Johnny_Swallow Ownz Location: University of Arkansas Posts: 979	I forgot about the greatest line in the whole movie: "We have the magic rocks."

07-31-2004, 05:46 PM	#45
tootsie Minion of Satan Location: go go gadget goggler Posts: 5,346	i actually thought it was a good movie. sure it was predictable, but i enjoyed the performances and the storyline anyway. i thought it was (as always) beautifully shot and had some real nail-biting scenes in it. i wish though, that shyamalan didnt feel that he has to give us a twist ending every time.

07-31-2004, 06:27 PM	#47
cowbite Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,171	Did anyone else see that microphone drop into the shot? Near the end... The scene when all of the elders were in the dude's "hospital" room and Ivy comes back to give him the medicine she got.... A round gray thing kept dropping several inches into the shot.

07-31-2004, 08:43 PM	#49
Sapphire Apocalyptic Poster Location: Wo ist JONES!?! Posts: 4,654	Nobody's come out and ruined the ending for everyone yet? Netphoria, I'm disapointed in you. :erm I mean, Christ! When's the last time we respected anybody? Oh, well.

07-31-2004, 08:46 PM	#50
tsp gatmog Ownz Location: lake worth, FL Posts: 846	His last good movie was the sixth sense.

07-31-2004, 10:31 PM	#51
Sepiae is a modern day sex camel Location: Boston, baby Posts: 7,662	The thing is, the actors, especially the young ones, couldn't sell the dialogue. It was written for actors like William pause Hurt. The scene with Kitty talking about love was just embarrassing. It was like my high school production of The Crucible all over again.

08-01-2004, 04:08 PM	#54
sawdust restaurants Fucking Creep Location: On the East Coast Posts: 5,992	The weak story didn't support the movie's conceit, and so the entire thing (not just the ending) just left you feeling flat. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and nowhere near as bad as "Signs," but it was OK at best.

08-01-2004, 04:30 PM	#55
Corganist Minion of Satan Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,240	I saw the movie last night, and I enjoyed it quite a bit, especially after the ushers kicked out a group of fat, annoying people who laughed inappropriately and yelled things at the screen during. every. scene. Anyhow, I had pretty much figured out the ending about halfway through, but the thing I liked about it was that there was just enough in the movie to keep me from being 100 percent sure. I thought Shymalan usuing his obligatory director's cameo to explain the loose ends was a nice touch. But it was funny hearing a lot of the people around me who just totally missed the twist when it happened, and were left saying 'WTF?' when the movie ended. It surprising that such a "beat into your head" sort of ending could still go over the heads of some people.

08-01-2004, 04:40 PM	#56
sawdust restaurants Fucking Creep Location: On the East Coast Posts: 5,992	Actually, the coolest shot in the movie was when you saw Shymalan's reflection in that glass. 'Twas a neat little Hitchcockian homage.

08-01-2004, 09:45 PM	#58
mxzombie Braindead Location: i like traffic lights, but only when they're green. Posts: 15,578	i saw it today, i liked it

08-01-2004, 10:22 PM	#60
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	it was my least favorite shymalan flick. but it was still pretty good. i was genuinely scared a few times. meh. sixth sense>signs>unbreakable>the village