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6.5/10 • 4.3K

2004-07-301h 48m

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There is no turning back

When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.

Directors
M. Night Shyamalan
Writters
M. Night Shyamalan
Editors
Christopher Tellefsen

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Ivy Walker

  2. Joaquin Phoenix

    Joaquin Phoenix

    Lucius Hunt

  3. Adrien Brody

    Adrien Brody

    Noah Percy

  4. William Hurt

    William Hurt

    Edward Walker

  5. Sigourney Weaver

    Sigourney Weaver

    Alice Hunt

  6. Brendan Gleeson

    Brendan Gleeson

    August Nicholson

  7. Cherry Jones

    Cherry Jones

    Mrs. Clack

  8. Celia Weston

    Celia Weston

    Vivian Percy

  9. John Christopher Jones

    John Christopher Jones

    Robert Percy

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John Chard

Feb 7, 2019

8/10

A lovely shot tale that has resonance in the modern age. This user comment is my own personal feelings, it is not a review that I make in the hope of turning anyone's opinion to that of my own, no mater what anyone says or does, my feelings for the film will never change. I see a smartly crafted movie about fear and hope, a community living in fear of the outside world, I see involving characters to follow with interest, I see a gorgeous setting that intrigues and engages me. Manoj Night Shyamalan's fourth mainstream picture is now, as we can all agree, a victim of a terrible marketing campaign, wasn't it? For there are horror elements in the film, of which I don't wish to spoiler write about, the horror elements are there, they just aren't the boo jump scary monster variety that many had hoped for. The ending to the film disappoints many it would seem, but it doesn't to me because it is here that the film has most resonance and the point is well and truly made. It's acted out with style from the majority of the cast, and Shyamalan directs with a steady caring approach. It's not without flaws for sure, but this is a very tidy piece that's saying quite a bit if the viewer is so inclined to jump on board. All told, it's a very solid and thought provoking piece that's made with much film making care. 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$60,000,000.00
Revenue
$256,700,000.00
Keywords
pennsylvania, usatwistforestrural areablindnesscourtshipmentally handicapped manauravillage councilbosqueplot twist