The Village (PG-13)
Thought-provoking thriller too intense for some.
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- Studio: Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
- Directed By: M. Night Shyamalan
- Cast: Adrien Brody, Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard
- Running Time: 100 minutes
- Release Date: 07/30/2004
- Video/DVD Release Date: 01/11/2005
- Genre: Thriller
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- MPAA Explanation: a scene of violence and frightening situations
Parents need to know
Families can talk about what drew the families in the village to settle where they did in spite of the risks. They could also think about whether there were any clues in the movie that pointed to the ultimate twist. Why did Edward send Ivy? The movie was originally called "The Woods." Is that a better title? What is the scariest part of the movie and why?
Message
Social Behavior:
All characters are white, but they include some strong women and a developmentally disabled character.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
Intense peril, characters killed, some graphic images and scary surprises.
Sex
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Nell Minow
Is it any good?
The plot is a familiar yet compelling quest into the woods, a soul journey, and we get a nod to that when a young yellow ridinghood (red upsets the creatures) enters the woods on a mission of mercy. Shyamalan is not, well, afraid, to take on some big notions about fear and inhumanity and he creates characters we are willing to trust and care about.
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