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The Village (2004)
Exceptional in every way, especially the leading lady!
M. Night Shyamalan's, "The Village". Well, he's done it again. First it's Alien creatures and Mysterious Crop circles with compelling, and complex human stories underlying a broadly supernatural, extraterrestrial, or otherwise, other-worldly background. Now it's Monstrous Creatures in the woods around an idyllic village of innocents, great story. In these days of so much wasted film, his efforts are most welcome, and his choice of actors and what he brings out of them is most incredible, which brings me to...Miss Bryce Dallas Howard; it's been a long time since I've seen a young woman with so much charm and screen appeal. After her outstanding performance in this fine film, she has surely set her path as a most lovely and very capable leading lady. Ron Howard (Daddy, to those of you who didn't know) has to be very proud. I was spellbound by her performance from the first scene she appeared in, and think she stole the show.
Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
One of the Best Films I have seen in quite a long time.
"Twin Falls, Idaho" is a very well made film with unusual depth and complex emotional content. It is absolutely a must see for anyone wanting more than your usual Hollywood fodder and fluff. A different sort of Love Story and a gritty look at a uniquely off-center topic.
The Characters are often somewhat surreal, but not to the point of being ridiculous or unbelievable, this said same surrealism serves to make the imagery and story all the more powerful. The Hopeful and "Best of Humanity" themes and messages underlying the main story are clear to anyone that watches this fine piece of work.
Casting and Cinematography are exceptional. And the stand out performance without a doubt goes to the lovely Michele Hicks as Penny as well as fine performances by Mark and Michael Polish as the Twins. One of the Best Films I have seen in quite a long time.