The Village (2004)

A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.

Director:

M. Night Shyamalan

Writer:

M. Night Shyamalan

Stars:

Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Joaquin Phoenix

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 21 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bryce Dallas Howard	...	Ivy Walker
Joaquin Phoenix	...	Lucius Hunt
Adrien Brody	...	Noah Percy
William Hurt	...	Edward Walker
Sigourney Weaver	...	Alice Hunt
Brendan Gleeson	...	August Nicholson
Cherry Jones	...	Mrs. Clack
Celia Weston	...	Vivian Percy
John Christopher Jones	...	Robert Percy
Frank Collison	...	Victor
Jayne Atkinson	...	Tabitha Walker
Judy Greer	...	Kitty Walker
Fran Kranz	...	Christop Crane
Michael Pitt	...	Finton Coin
Jesse Eisenberg	...	Jamison

Storyline

M Night Shyamalan's The Village revolves around a desolate town in Pennsylvania. The residents of this town live by strict rules - They are not to leave the village or the monsters beyond their boundaries will surely attack them. Lucius and Ivy have an attraction - a strong one. But when Noah - a man with an intellectual disability and who also has feelings for Ivy, finds out that the two are In love, Noah attacks Lucius. He will die if brave Ivy (who is blind) does not breach the borders and find help to save Lucius.

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Plot Keywords:

plot twist | mysterious creature | death of loved one | surprise ending | ambiguous ending | 

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Taglines:

I: Let the bad color not be seen. It attracts them. II: Never enter the woods. That is where they wait. III: Heed the warning bell, for they are coming.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence and frightening situations

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 July 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

M. Night Shyamalan's The Village

Filming Locations:

Centerville, Delaware, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$50,746,142, 1 August 2004, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$114,197,520

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$256,697,520

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures,Blinding Edge Pictures,Scott Rudin Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital EX SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Aaron Eckhart, Thomas Jane and Hayden Christensen were considered to play Noah.

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Goofs

When the Ones We Don't Speak Of first raid the village and Kitty takes the children to the cellar, there is a quick shot of Ivy at the door as Kitty begs her to close it and hide with them. A boom is just barely visible lifting out of the frame on the right side of the frame.

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Quotes

[first lines]
August Nicholson: Who'll pinch me to wake me up? Who will laugh at me when I fall? Whose breath will I listen for so that I may sleep? Whose hand will I hold so that I may walk?

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Crazy Credits

Those We Don't Speak Of - Joey Anaya and Kevin Foster

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Connections

References Don't Look Now (1973)

User Reviews

A very underrated film

It is very sad to see such a beautiful movie being so underrated, I believe the problem with it is that it was promoted as a horror film, this was a huge mistake because it attracted the wrong audience. Horror film fans won't like this film that's for sure!

The village is a beautifully directed film, with wonderful cinematography & atmosphere, great performances (I loved Bryce Dallas Howard powerful performance and of course Joaquin Phoenix & Adrian Brody as well) and brilliant story! James Newton Howard's score fits perfectly with the film's atmosphere and is also very powerful & touching.

As a conclusion.. I believe Shyamalan is a great film maker and the Village is one of his best works, I highly recommend it!