The Village

The Village is about a small peaceful community in 1890’s style who are restricted within the boundaries of the village. They believe that the surrounding wood is the home for mysterious creatures. There is a kind of understanding between the two boundaries, the villagers do not enter the woods and the creatures do not come into the village, as long as they are undisturbed. A romance also blossoms between a young man Lucius Hunt (Joaquin Phoenix) and Ivy (Bryce Dallas Howard), the blind daughter of the Village’s leader Edward Walker (William Walker). When Lucius tumbles victim to a crime, Ivy is all determined to step into the woods to reach the nearby town for medicine.

The Village is typical movie with an excellent idea and you will find it really interesting provided you don’t go for it expecting a scary horror flick. The film does have monsters, but not the ones that you might look forward to. An impressive cinematography and a neat cast, especially a very good debut performance from Dallas Howard will make you enjoy the film. Phoenix also gives a wonderful performance but it becomes Dallas’ all the way toward the end of the film. The film is more about love, sacrifice and courage that we need to take upon in our day-today lives.