Okay, Shyamalan didn't deliver the punch here like he did with "Sixth Sense", but I'm not sure that's what he was trying to achieve. This movie, in my humble opinion, is firstly a love story and only secondly a seat-grabber goblin flick. To me this film is a first-rate love story with multi-faceted dimensions. On the top layer, this is about Ivy and Lucius and their love for each other. Lucius and Ivy have always known they were in love without speaking it. Lucius is also in love with "The Village", and offers to leave--risking peril of the forest--for medicines for the villagers. Later, Ivy offers to leave--risking the same perils of the forest--for medicines for ailing Lucius. The mysteries, monsters, suspense, and mayhem are all just supporting players in this A+ love story. I'm not a good writer to convey my thoughts, but I thought this was one of the best love stories I've ever seen.
Call me "The Romantic"!
Call me "The Romantic"!