Hit (best of the summer)- Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, William Hurt, Adrien Brody, Sigourney Weaver, Judy Greer. Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan

The Village is the small settlement area of the people of Covington, who are surrounded by “those who live beyond our walls,” aka mythical creatures. These creatures keep the village in check. This movie plays like a dance. Everything is done with great intention. While the “twist” of the movie can be seen from far away, my boyfriend contests that the single Irish man living in a small village in the late 18th century seemed out of place, and hinted towards the ending. The one flaw in this movie was figuring out whether Bryce Dallas Howard (daughter of Ron) was completely blind or only partially blind. In the beginning of the movie I felt as though she was only partially blind, but later we learn that she is completely void of sight. Howard carries this movie with her amazing talent and graceful performance. She is a delight to see on screen and will be a predominant movie actor in many great upcoming films. Every actor in this movie feeds off of each other to create a grand spectacle of beauty and genuine greatness. Bottom line: You have more questions than answers when you leave The Village, this movie will keep you talking for weeks. Considered first Oscar contender of the year by Hit or Miss Movies.

Best Scene: Adrian Brody’s character and Joaquin Phoenix come together in a haunting scene that will make you cringe.

Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence and frightening situations.
Suspense Thriller
Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes

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