[Portnoy]

Saw it last night. It wasn't his best, and the ending seemed rushed, but all in all, I did like it. Actually, except for the way the ending was portrayed, I like the film very much. The element of living with Fear of what lies just beyond your border really makes you think.

I give it a 7 out of 10. The first two thirds of the film, plus the acting carried the film...

[new cruelty]

I saw The Village yesterday. I thought the first few minutes were quite, almost lulling (then again, I was on medication). Overall the movie was good. I agree with your comment on living with fear. I also appreciated the story element of the elder (William Hurt) struggling with the choice of defending the village at the expense of innocence or risking discovery for the sake of his daughter's love. I really enjoyed the movie. Then again... I was on meds.