The Happening

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KellyH.Jun 17, 2008

Obviously.. people keep expecting the sixth sense. get over it. this movie was great.

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MCJun 17, 2008

Great movie.Some people just dont get it

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AndreT.Jun 17, 2008

Not as bad as the critics might tell. The movie has some suspence in it, the starting idea is pretty good, but by the end it gets somewhat confused. The acting in this movie doesn't sell the film at all. Is it the comedians or how they Not as bad as the critics might tell. The movie has some suspence in it, the starting idea is pretty good, but by the end it gets somewhat confused. The acting in this movie doesn't sell the film at all. Is it the comedians or how they were directed ? For once, I think Mr. Shalayman missed on the actor directing. The story is average and how it's filmed is more then decent. I think it's time for Shalayman to direct a movie that was writen by someone else...it would help him on how he writes his own stories.… Expand

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MatthewT.Jun 17, 2008

Garbage. Hot garbage.

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EddieB.Jun 17, 2008

Nature breaks wind in The Happening, the latest stinker from M. Night Shylamayan. Hey, I'm rooting for the guy, I really am, but it's tough when I have to sit through 90 minutes of laughably bad dialogue and acting, an unconvincing Nature breaks wind in The Happening, the latest stinker from M. Night Shylamayan. Hey, I'm rooting for the guy, I really am, but it's tough when I have to sit through 90 minutes of laughably bad dialogue and acting, an unconvincing plot, and boring characters. As in his last two films, M. Night finds an interesting idea that ultimately fails to deliver on its promise--sort of like writing a 10-page term paper only to realize halfway through that your thesis statement is weak. Note to Mr. S.: Bustling leaves, open windows, and swaying trees can be scary with the right film ingredients ... or an audience of allergy-sufferers.… Expand

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AlekM.Jun 17, 2008

Shyamalan certainly deserves quite a bit of strife for his last effort, "Lady in the Water" but with this one I think that critics have gone a little overboard. No, this is not the Sixth Sense, or Unbreakable. You will not be shocked and Shyamalan certainly deserves quite a bit of strife for his last effort, "Lady in the Water" but with this one I think that critics have gone a little overboard. No, this is not the Sixth Sense, or Unbreakable. You will not be shocked and awed by a tantalizing plot twist. What you will enjoy, however, is a solid drama with a strong message. Despite what you've heard, the acting is quite good. Acting does not need constant buoyancy and flair to be effective, it requires solid development and connection to the viewers; in that regard this could be Wahlberg's finest performance to date. The cinematography is par for the course for Shyamalan, you will not experience seizure inducing cut rates, rather you will be able to enjoy the acting done by the cast. The dialogue is... lacking and the plot could have been better, and the whole thing could have been less cheesy, but really, it was a solid effort. Not deep enough, but not too light that it leaves you pining for more. Enjoy it for what it is, instead of bashing it for what Shyamalan HAS done for his audiences in the past.… Expand

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KyleJun 16, 2008

The problem with this movie is simple: it's a self-aware B-movie being sold as a feature to an audience who is expecting one. B-movies are, by their very nature, cheesy. The acting has always been bad, the gore rather amusing, and the The problem with this movie is simple: it's a self-aware B-movie being sold as a feature to an audience who is expecting one. B-movies are, by their very nature, cheesy. The acting has always been bad, the gore rather amusing, and the story fairly predictable. Everything in this movie points to B-movie status. If you go in expecting a ridiculous movie, you'll probably have a good time laughing at it. If you expect a big-budget feature, you'll have a horrible time. If you want to critique it, hold it up against other B-movies. I give it a 5 for the effort and the laughs.… Expand

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CalyM.Jun 16, 2008

It is not the best movie of Night S., is not the worse either, for me is good, I could understand everything, but who knows what is our destiny?, you can see that the meltdown of poles is a reality, the oceans goes up and up, I want to It is not the best movie of Night S., is not the worse either, for me is good, I could understand everything, but who knows what is our destiny?, you can see that the meltdown of poles is a reality, the oceans goes up and up, I want to resist to believe that this is happening. For me the movie talks about the green effect, is a warning, and I wanna thank Shyamalan for remember to all people around the world for taking care our planet, we dont have another.… Expand

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AlexisPJun 16, 2008

poor movie with a poor story, when you had saw the trailer no need to go watch this (bad movie) the trailer is good, so if you dont want to get disapointed keep it to the trailers

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HollyV.Jun 16, 2008

Loved it. Nice counter-balance of gruesome and restraint... with shades of everything from Fahrenheit 451 to the Day the Earth Stood Still.

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JustinH.Jun 16, 2008

Bad acting, bad script, bad plot, bad movie.

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TottoJHBJun 16, 2008

I Knew it will have a sequel, thats why the ending is not satisfactory, but I like it, Night for me is a genius, and is not true the actings are bad !, c'mon is fantasy, a storytale, but we never know the tragedies that will happend, I Knew it will have a sequel, thats why the ending is not satisfactory, but I like it, Night for me is a genius, and is not true the actings are bad !, c'mon is fantasy, a storytale, but we never know the tragedies that will happend, like 9/11. sorry for mention it.… Expand

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LarryHJun 16, 2008

I'm a HUGE fan of M. Night. I loved Signs, The Village and Unbreakable. I even thought critics were too harsh about The Lady In The Water, which I thought was a beautiful adult fairy tail. But The Happening is just plain terrible. There I'm a HUGE fan of M. Night. I loved Signs, The Village and Unbreakable. I even thought critics were too harsh about The Lady In The Water, which I thought was a beautiful adult fairy tail. But The Happening is just plain terrible. There is no suspense, horrible plot, horrible script and the acting was sub-par. Don't waste your money on seeing this summer bummer.… Expand

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JohnLJun 16, 2008

There can not be any other explanation for Raveesh S.'s comment besides he works for the studio that produced this. Worst movie I have ever seen in theatres.

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YadissJun 16, 2008

I can understand one thing, for many people what they is afraid of, or dont understand is considered as fool as insane !, just remember "Birds" is a classic, but it doesn't have a story with head nor feet. what really happened with the I can understand one thing, for many people what they is afraid of, or dont understand is considered as fool as insane !, just remember "Birds" is a classic, but it doesn't have a story with head nor feet. what really happened with the birds?, why they killed people?, is nature rebelion, you kill our natural world but they want to survive...maybe killing us.… Expand

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RyanNJun 16, 2008

Lasting psychological effect - I think that's the only realm of consistency for MNS's films. Drove home thinking people were gonna hit me. Saw people at the coffee shop standing still and got pretty creeped out. Dialogue is dry and Lasting psychological effect - I think that's the only realm of consistency for MNS's films. Drove home thinking people were gonna hit me. Saw people at the coffee shop standing still and got pretty creeped out. Dialogue is dry and generally poor, but that's par for the course. The film seems a little to moralistic to end without a hope/purpose/lesson. But shit, it was pretty creepy.… Expand

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DaveP.Jun 16, 2008

I never take the time to rate movies bbut this one is an exception. Without a doubt this is the worst movie I have ever seen in a theatre, and possibly the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. And yes, I saw Gigli, I saw Battlefield I never take the time to rate movies bbut this one is an exception. Without a doubt this is the worst movie I have ever seen in a theatre, and possibly the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. And yes, I saw Gigli, I saw Battlefield earth and several other awful pices of filmaking and this trumps them all. Worst plot of any movie I have ever seen. I was laughing the entire movie it was so bad. The acting was also just terrible. I don't know how Mark Walhber accepted to be in this. M. Night Shamalany (or howveer you spell his name) should never be aloud to make a movie again in his entire life. I feel cheated just for wasting two hours and $10 or my life. Excuse me while I go throw up.… Expand

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RaveeshS.Jun 16, 2008

Amazing Movie with some stunning Moments.

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NigelN.Jun 16, 2008

M Night Shaymalan needs to go back to basics. His name has been sullied in Hollywood with a series of egotistical moves. This has made audiences and critics alike scrutinize his movies even more. A much better effort than Lady in the Water M Night Shaymalan needs to go back to basics. His name has been sullied in Hollywood with a series of egotistical moves. This has made audiences and critics alike scrutinize his movies even more. A much better effort than Lady in the Water but the main problem with this movie - WHO CARES?… Expand

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BenH.Jun 16, 2008

No redeeming value at all. I would've given this movie a zero but it starts "happening" in what looks like France so that bumped it to a one. This movie made me want to burn an entire forest down. In fact, "The Crappening," would be a No redeeming value at all. I would've given this movie a zero but it starts "happening" in what looks like France so that bumped it to a one. This movie made me want to burn an entire forest down. In fact, "The Crappening," would be a better title.… Expand

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AD.Jun 16, 2008

Impractical with bad acting!

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Dr.GhettoblasterJun 16, 2008

The only thing wrong with this movie is the ending or closure. There is no resolution, twist, or even semi-explanation. I thought the entire movie itself was very well done and extremely suspenseful, but the ending (or lack thereof) was a The only thing wrong with this movie is the ending or closure. There is no resolution, twist, or even semi-explanation. I thought the entire movie itself was very well done and extremely suspenseful, but the ending (or lack thereof) was a real disappointment.… Expand

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OsittoAJun 16, 2008

A unique style to make movies, good suspense, only for those who want think, it is not for kick or scream, good acting of Walhberg, the nearest to Hitchcock, this and Signs.

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MatthewH.Jun 16, 2008

The worst movie I've ever seen in the theater. Terrible acting. Atrocious writing. Horrible plot. The only funny thing about the movie was one of the character's lazy eye...seriously. The foreshadowing was so obvious. I felt like The worst movie I've ever seen in the theater. Terrible acting. Atrocious writing. Horrible plot. The only funny thing about the movie was one of the character's lazy eye...seriously. The foreshadowing was so obvious. I felt like M. Night and a class of kindergartenerds not only formed the plot between snack and nap time, but also wrote the script.… Expand

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JohnP.Jun 16, 2008

Superb movie. Well crafted. Introspective. Well worth a night at the movies.

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FredS.Jun 16, 2008

Started out good, but went to crap and stayed crappy for the rest of the movie.

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SamF.Jun 15, 2008

Call me crazy but I saw this movie and found it interesting. The scary part of the movie is the idea of nature itself fighting against us. But the movie fails on a few levels because it leaves you with too many questions and too many holes Call me crazy but I saw this movie and found it interesting. The scary part of the movie is the idea of nature itself fighting against us. But the movie fails on a few levels because it leaves you with too many questions and too many holes in the plot. Running from wind is just too out there.… Expand

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DanW.Jun 15, 2008

Terrible acting, laughable dialogue, and an awful storyline - there is nothing scary, thought-provoking, or even the slightest bit interesting about this movie. Did I mention that the acting is terrible?

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BobR.Jun 15, 2008

Way better than the critics are leading us to believe.

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ZackW.Jun 15, 2008

This was an terrible film. Not only was the entire audience laughing for half of the "horror" film, but it was booed at the ending. This was a late attempt for the writer/director to jump on the environmental bandwagon. This film was This was an terrible film. Not only was the entire audience laughing for half of the "horror" film, but it was booed at the ending. This was a late attempt for the writer/director to jump on the environmental bandwagon. This film was horrible. It left me with a feeling of.... hmm.... oh yeah, I want my money back!… Expand

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BMillerJun 15, 2008

There was once a time that "Directed by M Night Shyamalan" got me excited. Not now. Love him or hate him, he had a unique style and some impressive success early on. Namely:

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SteveS.Jun 15, 2008

This gets a 2 out of 10. If nothing else because the first ten min are well acted, even if they are just extras and they do a better job than the stars of the film. After that it doesn't even go down hill. It's just already there.

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NicholasB.Jun 15, 2008

The happening? What actually happens? Not much. Marc Wahlberg is truly appalling- much like his cop role in Boogie Nights. This 90 minutes seemed along, long time.

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ErickM.Jun 15, 2008

BOO!!!!! This movie had great potential but didn't deliver on many fronts. The writing, acting, and story were all terrible. I really wanted to like this movie but left very disappointed....there were even boos from the audience at the BOO!!!!! This movie had great potential but didn't deliver on many fronts. The writing, acting, and story were all terrible. I really wanted to like this movie but left very disappointed....there were even boos from the audience at the end. What happened M. Night?… Expand

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IzzyN.Jun 15, 2008

Greatly disappointed in the manner of how a seemingly talented M. Night turned an entertainment film into a scare mongering, fear driven story about how WE AS PEOPLE are ruining the earth. If you see this movie, and fail to grasp this Greatly disappointed in the manner of how a seemingly talented M. Night turned an entertainment film into a scare mongering, fear driven story about how WE AS PEOPLE are ruining the earth. If you see this movie, and fail to grasp this inherent concept behind the plot, it is either because M. Night presented it in a backhanded fearful manner meant to scare you OR you just fall right into the group of people who believe exactly what is preached to you by the "all-knowing" environmentalists that think they have the right to give you guilt trips and, in the process, control your life. The message in the plot - and the plot in general, for that matter - was poorly executed. But maybe it was done like that on purpose - because you are so immensely inundated with horrific images and growing fear that the main characters' lives are coming to an end. Yet amid all of these dramatizations (many of which are very "corny") is a definitive message about why these people are dying. On the surface, it appears that they are dying because "nature is unpredictable" and it will do the craziest things - INCLUDING to KILL human beings. Don't fall for this mediocre conclusion. REALIZE that this movie was just made by another HOLLYWOOD LIBERAL looking to influence your emotions and fears. M. Night crafted NATURE to kill all of these people because it is as if nature was getting back at them for all the evil things he believes we are doing to the planet. [If you are just another kooky lib watching this movie, loving it and completely agreeing with it, then I pity your lack of judgment to discern when you are being scammed. Just continue thinking that your stance is never wrong.] The film is injected with LIBERAL talking points, some of which only last for a second - but when compiled together, a very naive and unknowing person will continue to take the talking points in as truths, and just walk away thinking only that they wasted $10 of their money and close to 2 hours of their life. People - Educate yourselves about the ways in which this GLOBAL WARMING scare is just meant to scare you, make you feel guilty and then tell you how to live your life --- AND THIS IS ALL FROM [AN APPARENTLY DWINDLING] HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTOR THAT'S ABUSING THEIR ARTISTIC RESOURCES TO MAKE YOU DEPRESSED AND SCARED. Movies have continued and will continue to go down the drain - AND THIS MOVIE IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHY. We as people are not destroying the earth in the way it is implied. And for M. Night to equate a terrorism threat with the global warming scam, is pathetic (even from an artistic stance, it lacks any and all sense of creativity or entertainment that people seek when paying to see a movie). Do NOT pay to see this movie. Don't even pay to rent it when it comes out. And if by some lapse of rational judgment you decide to see it, do not be confused or scared - realize the movie for what it is. Move on with your life, Be happy & NEVER change anything about your life just because failing directors and environmentalists like this one tell you to.… Expand

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JacobS.Jun 14, 2008

Please don't listen to critics. They're criticizing this movie because Shyamalan is behind it. Even if you didn't like The Village or Lady in the Water...you will seriously LOVE this movie! The dialogue was incredible; the Please don't listen to critics. They're criticizing this movie because Shyamalan is behind it. Even if you didn't like The Village or Lady in the Water...you will seriously LOVE this movie! The dialogue was incredible; the acting was top-notch, and the shock affect was just...mesmerizing! I haven't been that on-edge since The Shining.… Expand

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KennethC.Jun 14, 2008

I went into this movie expecting alot and maybe that's why I was disappointed. If I didn't know who the director was maybe I would have enjoyed it, but I doubt it. Wahlberg's performance was on par with Justin I went into this movie expecting alot and maybe that's why I was disappointed. If I didn't know who the director was maybe I would have enjoyed it, but I doubt it. Wahlberg's performance was on par with Justin Timberlake's performance in Black Snake Moan. I hope that isn't taken as a compliment.… Expand

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TommyBMJun 14, 2008

It is good!!, original, only if you want to see a different style of make movies.

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MajorH.Jun 14, 2008

Decent enough B Movie flick. I enjoyed it despite some stilted performances. Definitely had a few scares and tense moments, and surprisingly, some genuinely (and intentionally) funny moments as well. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.

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SimonM.Jun 14, 2008

The only thing I'll give this film is that it isn't as bad as Lady in the Water >:P Over all it was just boring.

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NateO.Jun 14, 2008

a good idea turns to another shyamalan disappointment. i don't see why he had to kill the movie with its pithy dialouge or the sad excuse you call acting. You could've americanized this 1950 sci-fi idea, not sh*t on it.

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EbenM.Jun 14, 2008

I found The Happening to be much better than most of the reviews led me to believe. Solid performances from a good cast. Shyamalan creates a sense of dread from the very beginning that effectively builds through the first half of the film. I found The Happening to be much better than most of the reviews led me to believe. Solid performances from a good cast. Shyamalan creates a sense of dread from the very beginning that effectively builds through the first half of the film. Creepy scenes of death are punctuated by humorous touches throughout. An enjoyable homage to end-of-the-world B movies. Exactly what Shyamalan set out to make!… Expand

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ElginJun 14, 2008

The only thing not great in this film is the use of dialogue. The basic story, scenarios, camera-work, etc. are wonderfully subtle-- I only wish the dialogue were the same, but it sometimes hammers home the point of the film too early or too The only thing not great in this film is the use of dialogue. The basic story, scenarios, camera-work, etc. are wonderfully subtle-- I only wish the dialogue were the same, but it sometimes hammers home the point of the film too early or too much. I wish Shyamalan would get someone to just touch up his dialogue a bit and his films would be 9's and 10's all the time.… Expand

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TedN.Jun 14, 2008

The idea was kind of cool. And when people started dying in interesting ways, that was interesting but then the movie just sucks.

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SteveC.Jun 14, 2008

Wow, what a disappointment. Night has been blinded by the light with this one. On top of the corniness, bad screenplay, and lack of a real plot, the whole idea that started with such promise turned to plain and vanilla. Why give away the Wow, what a disappointment. Night has been blinded by the light with this one. On top of the corniness, bad screenplay, and lack of a real plot, the whole idea that started with such promise turned to plain and vanilla. Why give away the movie in the first thirty minutes and then never allow the audience to believe anything else. I think after this disaster, he is really going to have to gain my trust back with his next movie or he will be just another could-of-been director.… Expand

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FranklinD.Jun 14, 2008

M. Night Shyamalan should stop making movies. This movie is laughable at best. His next movie should be a documentary of the people who want their money back from the Village, Lady in the water, and this shameless excuse for a movie.

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KimB.Jun 14, 2008

Horrible, horrible, horrible. I'm assuming boom mikes are now members of The Screen Actors Guild, or at least they should be with so many appearances in this disaster!

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ColbySJun 14, 2008

Oh, come on, critics. I consider myself pretty tasteful when it comes to movies, and this was definitely not the clunker it was cracked up to be. On par with Signs or The Sixth Sense? No. But I think what happened here is the equivalent of Oh, come on, critics. I consider myself pretty tasteful when it comes to movies, and this was definitely not the clunker it was cracked up to be. On par with Signs or The Sixth Sense? No. But I think what happened here is the equivalent of what happens in so many elementary schools worldwide: picking on an easy target simply because of the ease of the target. In this case, the target is Shyamalan, who has made a few bombs the past couple of years. Not high art, but it scared me a few times and left me entertained. Solid.… Expand

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DemetriusM.Jun 14, 2008

Corny script, poor acting by Wahlberg and Deschanel really proves that this movie is a contender for Golden Raspberry awards. Wahlberg performance never convinced me that this movie dealing with mystery event. The mystery is well written, Corny script, poor acting by Wahlberg and Deschanel really proves that this movie is a contender for Golden Raspberry awards. Wahlberg performance never convinced me that this movie dealing with mystery event. The mystery is well written, will give movie-goers goosebumps but when they reminded of Wahlberg and Deschanel performance, all mystery climax will slip away, much like the storyline.… Expand

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MeganJun 14, 2008

I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a far departure from The Village, Signs and the Lady in the Water. No film will ever be as scary as Sixth Sense, but I must admit it really made me jump out of my seat a few times. It was a great scary movie.

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KevinR.Jun 14, 2008

One of those movies that ham-fistedly projects all it's plot points. The minute you see Marky Mark put on that mood ring, you know it's going to figure in the story. Unfortunately, there's not much of a story here, and the One of those movies that ham-fistedly projects all it's plot points. The minute you see Marky Mark put on that mood ring, you know it's going to figure in the story. Unfortunately, there's not much of a story here, and the multitudinous shots of bushes and trees blowing in the breeze do nothing but emphasize how hard M. Night is trying to make something out of nothing. All in all this movie suffers the worst possible fate that can befall a suspense movie...we start to laugh at moments that are supposed to be scary because they are carried off in such an obvious and amateurish way.… Expand

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LeeS.Jun 14, 2008

One of the worse movies I've ever had to sit through. Pure garbage! How this got green lit is the mystery here.

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PeteJun 14, 2008

The acting wasn't the greatest, but the premise is terrifying. I saw it last night, and I am still a little unsettled not only by what I saw, but the possible implications of it.

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CharlesBJun 14, 2008

Very funny movie, I had a great time and laughed almost throughout the whole movie, if this was a comedy I would've given it a 7 or 8.

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NickT.Jun 14, 2008

By far, one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The acting was horrible and the plot was never fully developed! I would honestly recommend that people not waste their money to go see it.

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BlackpantherJun 14, 2008

This movie sucks. Do not go see this movie you will be bored to death. This is one of the worst movies ever made. Do not go see this movie!

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vidmanJun 14, 2008

The movie is thrilling and thought provoking, but it builds up to nothing but speculation.

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CharlesJun 14, 2008

I'm actually angry that I contributed to this weekend's box office gross for this film.

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SteveF.Jun 14, 2008

I really liked this movie. It might not have the wam bam of a twist that Sixth sense had but I really enjoyed the characters and the overall acting and story. I know that most critics are saying bad stuff about it but I just don't I really liked this movie. It might not have the wam bam of a twist that Sixth sense had but I really enjoyed the characters and the overall acting and story. I know that most critics are saying bad stuff about it but I just don't listen to people and have always judged movies after I have viewed them… Expand

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ChadS.Jun 14, 2008

Say what you will about "The Village" and "The Lady in the Water", the former- an allegory about the scare tactics of Homeland Security, and the latter- a contemporary fairy tale set in the city, as being dippy, pedantic, and somewhat Say what you will about "The Village" and "The Lady in the Water", the former- an allegory about the scare tactics of Homeland Security, and the latter- a contemporary fairy tale set in the city, as being dippy, pedantic, and somewhat sanctimonious; neither film, however, could be accused of being uninspired. The filmmaker took chances. Critics and audiences alike, ridiculed him for it. Now comes "The Happening", a film so shockingly formulaic, one is tempted to call this melding of "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" and the Sparks' song "Don't Turn Your Back on Mother Earth"(made popular by Depeche Mode), a piece of confrontational art. For the first time, the filmmaker acknowledges, in a very cynical fashion, that the American moviegoing public have reduced attention spans with a preference for spectacle over narrative. The filmmaker purposely made a dumb movie because he thinks that movie audiences were too ignorant to get his last two pictures. That's why the dialogue is worse than perfunctory, it's practically post-literate. "The Happening" plays like an episode of "The Twilight Zone" directed by Ed Wood. Mark Wahlberg is off his game. Zooey Deschanel is off her game. There's very little indication that either actor received much instruction from their director. Wahlberg, in particular, is terrible; his character, sort of imbecilic. Elliot doesn't want to be alone, but being with Alma(Deschanel) means risking exposure to the aerial spores(or whatever), therefore killing her. A child is with them. Maybe the filmmaker is going for the child-killing trifecta.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Jun 14, 2008

If you're going to see an M. Night Shyamalan movie, you're going to be disappointed. This isn't a good movie at all really. What it is is a cheesy horror flick with a budget. The music and cinematography is great, but the mood If you're going to see an M. Night Shyamalan movie, you're going to be disappointed. This isn't a good movie at all really. What it is is a cheesy horror flick with a budget. The music and cinematography is great, but the mood is sort of ruined as a whole. If you go into this movie, expecting to crack jokes and laugh, then you'll have a slightly better time. I honestly think if the focus was more on the story, and less on the shock, it could've been better. This is coming from a long time fan, I enjoyed all of Shyamalan's previous works, including Lady in the Water, but The Happening was legitimately bad. I won't hold this against him, though; even the best film makers have made a bad decision, and I still regard him as one of the best film makers of our time. He should just stay away from B-horror movies in the future.… Expand

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RicoR.Jun 14, 2008

He is a pathetic human being who (now) lacks talent and should be sued and placed in jail for defrauding hard working viewers of their $10.00. He is truly a pathetic human being and a bad person for duping us out of our money with this banal He is a pathetic human being who (now) lacks talent and should be sued and placed in jail for defrauding hard working viewers of their $10.00. He is truly a pathetic human being and a bad person for duping us out of our money with this banal movie about nothing. I have no respect for him as a human being and won't ever mention his name or support his work again. I hope he goes bankrupt and his poor storytelling ends forever!… Expand

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JamesS.Jun 14, 2008

I saw this movie before reading the reviews and liked it, but so far I have liked all of M. Nights movies. if you liked lady in the water you'll like the happening, movie critics just like writing negative movie reviews, just read some I saw this movie before reading the reviews and liked it, but so far I have liked all of M. Nights movies. if you liked lady in the water you'll like the happening, movie critics just like writing negative movie reviews, just read some of the reviews on transformers, and you'll see what I mean.… Expand

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PeteS.Jun 13, 2008

This was the worst movie I've ever seen. Based on the trailers I thought I might be genuinely scared. The pulse never raced and I actually chuckled a few times. The emotion I felt most during the movie must've been boredom. This This was the worst movie I've ever seen. Based on the trailers I thought I might be genuinely scared. The pulse never raced and I actually chuckled a few times. The emotion I felt most during the movie must've been boredom. This movie was awful!… Expand

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T.JonesJun 13, 2008

This movie is going to give me nightmares for weeks dreaming about what I could have spent my money on instead. Warning Spoiler: If I had been told that the protagonists would be primarily running from the breeze for fear of death by plant This movie is going to give me nightmares for weeks dreaming about what I could have spent my money on instead. Warning Spoiler: If I had been told that the protagonists would be primarily running from the breeze for fear of death by plant farts I would have never believed it.… Expand

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BrandonK.Jun 13, 2008

The most disappointing movie ever. The only plot twist is that some members of the audience may kill themselves like the characters in the movie...only they're doing it because they wasted their money, not because the plants made them.

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PhilD.Jun 13, 2008

I don't know if it was a dark comedy or they were trying to make a real horror movie... but it was a real horror movie that it was make in the first place and people paid to see it...

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HeidihidzW.Jun 13, 2008

Absolute worst film i have watched. Acting awful and no horor it was a comedy. the cinema was in stitches laughing do not recommend anyone wasting there money!

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StanA.Jun 13, 2008

I know some of the critics didn't like it, but I thought it was excellent. To each his own.

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MichaelP.Jun 13, 2008

Not a great movie by any means, but it certainly doesn't deserve the trashing it's taken from critics. The first half hour is good creepy fun even if the last hour doesn't measure up.

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AlejandroH.Jun 13, 2008

Apart from the noticeable terrible dialogue, 'The Happening' is somewhat disappointing. 40 minutes of goosebumps and suspense followed by almost an hour of boredom. And the surprise ending is that there is no surprise ending.

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JenniferRJun 13, 2008

it wasn't horrible, and how the film was made was pretty. I did like it though. I think a good movie means that you don't think about how long it has been while your watching it, and i didn't think that at all.

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RyanC.Jun 13, 2008

Much better than the bad ratings. Subtle, good message, and not a moment of dull.

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BrianAJun 13, 2008

Really bad movie. Let's see here, what's horrible in this film? Dialog, acting, story, plot, direction. Check all of those. The only thing good about this movie is that it's so terrible, you can laugh at it like a comedy. Not Really bad movie. Let's see here, what's horrible in this film? Dialog, acting, story, plot, direction. Check all of those. The only thing good about this movie is that it's so terrible, you can laugh at it like a comedy. Not recommended at all.… Expand

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EricL.Jun 13, 2008

I loved the Sixth Sense and Signs, enjoyed The Lady in the Water. This movie should have been called "Waiting for Something to Happen" cause this movie is so dull!

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JoshO.Jun 13, 2008

Why did i have such a high expectation from this film? Mr. Shamalan made a movie which was supposed to be a thriller and turned it into a windy day of suicides. No special effects, no memorable lines, just a failed attempt at Mr. Why did i have such a high expectation from this film? Mr. Shamalan made a movie which was supposed to be a thriller and turned it into a windy day of suicides. No special effects, no memorable lines, just a failed attempt at Mr. Shamalan's chance of redemption. Save your money for Wall-E people.… Expand

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RyanP.Jun 13, 2008

Haha. What is wrong with M. Night Shyamalan? I guess you could say this is the funniest movie of the year for all the wrong reasons!

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JamesEJun 13, 2008

The Happening makes The Village look like Citizen Kane. There is no 'twist,' just an idiotic premise. From the moment that hot dogs are mentioned, I wanted to jump up off a skyscraper. Don't waste your time or money! Why is The Happening makes The Village look like Citizen Kane. There is no 'twist,' just an idiotic premise. From the moment that hot dogs are mentioned, I wanted to jump up off a skyscraper. Don't waste your time or money! Why is this guy allowed to make movies still? After Signs, I tuned out, and I think I go to them now for a so-bad-it's-good MS3TK mockery experience :)… Expand

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ATreeJun 13, 2008

If M. Night Shyamalan had any residual star power remaining from The Sixth Sense and Signs after a series of flops, whatever was left has been depleted by The Happening. I thought perhaps Mr. Shyamalan was a good filmmaker with a few bad If M. Night Shyamalan had any residual star power remaining from The Sixth Sense and Signs after a series of flops, whatever was left has been depleted by The Happening. I thought perhaps Mr. Shyamalan was a good filmmaker with a few bad movies, now I realize that he is a bad filmmaker with a few good movies. It… Expand

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CharlesGJun 13, 2008

I'm officially through with Shyamalan. I liked Sixth Sense, Signs, and even Unbreakable. But after The Village, Lady in the Water, and now The Happening, Shyamalan has used up the reputation he earned from his good movies. The Happening I'm officially through with Shyamalan. I liked Sixth Sense, Signs, and even Unbreakable. But after The Village, Lady in the Water, and now The Happening, Shyamalan has used up the reputation he earned from his good movies. The Happening suffered from terrible dialogue and an idiotic plot. The dialogue made Wahlberg and Leguizamo's characters seem like simpletons.[****SPOILER***] I felt sorry for Wahlberg for having such aweful lines. His performance came across as weak - but this was due to the weakness of the character he played and the silliness of the big villain of the movie - neurotoxin-producing trees! So everyone in the movie is running away from trees that make them kill themselves. Toward the end of the movie, you are more afraid of a cranky old woman who lets Wahlberg and company stay at her house than the killer trees. Forget the trees, just sitting through this movie will make people want to kill themselves.… Expand

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RandyS.Jun 13, 2008

Absolute pathetic attempt to respect green theorist. I want my money+ back.

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AlexY.Jun 13, 2008

Possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen. Some advice if your considering paying money to see it... don't.

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MarkFJun 13, 2008

This is the absolute WORST movie I have seen in the last 10 years, and that includes all of M. Night Shayamalan's previous features. Terrible story, terrible acting but great concept. I only wish he did not try to be a one-man-band. This is the absolute WORST movie I have seen in the last 10 years, and that includes all of M. Night Shayamalan's previous features. Terrible story, terrible acting but great concept. I only wish he did not try to be a one-man-band. This poor excuse for a feature film needed a re-write of the script and a better director. I am no longer a fan.… Expand

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TylerG.Jun 13, 2008

This movie is OK at best. It's decently fun to watch but most of the performances are just so down right terrible its hard to believe the amount of hype and marketing behind such a let down. M. Night better make a good film and make it fast.

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BenjaminJun 13, 2008

Verry comparable to "lady in the water" No... I actually Loved that movie... his charcters are fresh to me... so much more real then reality.... but most people want the same old, same old.

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CRJun 13, 2008

A decent B grade movie which stays true to its genre.If you go with low expectations you will be entertained.

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AaronA.Jun 13, 2008

Poor acting, poor writing, poor production overall.

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EvanO.Jun 12, 2008

M. Night Shymalan's best movie since the Sixth Sense. Visually horrifying and psychologically thrilling. Will leave you thinking for a while afterwards.

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JimOJun 11, 2008

bad cast, story feels long and drawn out for a 90minute film. The Happening is just another flop from M Night.

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KarthikPJun 8, 2008

A ferociously entertaining thriller with sympathetic characters, stunning set pieces and pulsating excitement. As viscerally compelling as smash-mouth filmmaking gets. It is brutal and almost exhaustingly terrifying, as any respectable A ferociously entertaining thriller with sympathetic characters, stunning set pieces and pulsating excitement. As viscerally compelling as smash-mouth filmmaking gets. It is brutal and almost exhaustingly terrifying, as any respectable zombie movie should be. It is also bracingly smart, both in its ideas and in its techniques.… Expand

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