The Village (2003?)

I am guessing at the year, I might be wrong, but I flat out don't feel like looking it up right now. Joaquin Phoenix (Best Actor Nominee for Walk the Line) is my main man...seriously, he is the guy for me lately. I liked this movie, though I realize I am in the minority. I still remember seeing it at the theater and people actually walking out. I thought it maybe wasn't M. Night Shymalans best work...but I found it exciting, interesting...pretty cool. I loved Bryce Dallas Howard, I thought she did a fantastic job for being such a "new" girl. I guess coming from Ron Howard you would have to be at least well versed in the art of movies...but she is very pretty too, I hope to see more from her soon, I think she is someone to watch out for. I thought my main man did an amazing job, again a subtle performance that just speaks volumes. He is so quiet sometimes but his face is so expressive that I think he doesn't even have to talk. I also thought that Adrian Brody was awesome here, very believable. I loved the color in this movie too. Overall I have to say its one of my favorites of this directors...I liked it far better than "signs" thats for sure, and I think its actually better than "unbreakable" as well, (though I did like that one too) I watch this every time I see it on, so I guess its good enough for repeats for me. Of course thats why this is almost another cheating post.