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Brilliantly underrated film

posted 8 years ago by jmbwithcats
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Before hated movie I want to recommend highly.

THE VILLAGE (2004)

Such a unique film, poorly marketed through deceptive trailers... created an immediate bias and expectation... but if you watch it completely open, and really understand that it is a microcosm of our world, built out of fear... it's really quite an incredible film about human fragility and the careful cultivation of hope... I would actually now call this Shyamalan's best movie.

I wish the soundtrack were available on record. It kind of belongs there don't you think? I own the soundtrack on CD and it's absolutely gorgeous, a must listen for any lover of soundtracks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKjwHY_5nfk

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[–] xnad 8 years ago

Agreed

[–] jordywalnuts 8 years ago

Also agreed. The film would work even without the twist.

[–] kmags84 7 years ago

A friend of mine views the film as the "Beast" being real. He likes the idea of just maybe, it's actually there.

[–] nicolodebari 7 years ago

"it's really quite an incredible film about human fragility and the careful cultivation of hope"

That statement hit the nail on the head. Well said and totally agree.

[–] skuggvarg-13 7 years ago

I agree, this film is definitely a gem once one get past the rather boring trailers.

I was in awe when the twist was finally revealed and I understood the background perfcetly.