The Happening

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TityP.Jun 26, 2008

All my respect and admiration for who wrote 2 of my favorites scripts, The 6th sense and The Village, this is not so good, but like always he got surprises me with his creativity.

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SlyW.Jun 27, 2008

A genre that only exists because one man invented it : Shyamalan, others just will copy his ideas, Happening is beautiful in many aspects.

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DannyG.Jun 27, 2008

A very cool movie, well a little scary, good enough but not so bad like critics want us to believe, no no, and for me is a 8.5 but I putted 9 'cause they are so cruel, and want to finish a career ( of who? ), but I dont think so, the A very cool movie, well a little scary, good enough but not so bad like critics want us to believe, no no, and for me is a 8.5 but I putted 9 'cause they are so cruel, and want to finish a career ( of who? ), but I dont think so, the production budget was 60 millions, and 15 days after date of release is 115 worldwide, and it goes for more.… Expand

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LeslieAJun 27, 2008

I love this kind of movies, but many fails, the good suspense stories are written only by Stephen king or Mr. Shyamalan, ah and the Mexican Guillermo del toro, they are gold for me, Happening is fantastic.

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BárbaraE.Jun 28, 2008

This "suspense" movie made my friends and I laugh more than many "comedies" have. That's the only reason it gets a 1 and not a 0.

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StephaneR.Jun 28, 2008

Worst movie I ever seen..bad acting,script etc... Making a love story with non-sense... also. 3 microphone appear during the movie, How can a suppose professional teams like 20th Century Fox .did not remove or cut this act before final delivery???

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DonO.Jun 28, 2008

It was spinning in my head for a entire week, and that only an unforgettable an good movie can get in me.

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Joe45Jun 29, 2008

With singular style, a great movie is made.

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RaymondO.Jun 29, 2008

Simply one of the best in its genre.

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AlbertW.Jun 29, 2008

Damn! I was missing this movie, so creative, so unique, so fantastic!

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DiegoH.Jun 30, 2008

The movie is entertaining but not scaring.. Night is without ideas.. he made the sixth sense and that was all.. he must retire instead of making one more time a ridiculous film like "signals".. that's all.

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GerardCJun 30, 2008

Its true, is not the best of Shyam. but I rather this, is honest, his work always is for you like it or not, I'm in the good side, my 10 is to elevate the rate, cause I think it doesn't deserves less than a 7.

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MeaganH.Jul 11, 2008

Great movie! It really makes you think about the ending! Mark Wahlberg is the perfect actor for the leading role of this movie!

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RickR.Jul 11, 2008

With creepy scenes, funny moments, nice views, good role of Marky, a good story, I could enjoy it.

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JamesR.Jul 10, 2008

One of the best this year, I hated the overrated Cloverfield where you only can hear not see, and this film Happening, so original is underrated, that's because in "Lady in the water" Shyamalan decided to kill only one character " the One of the best this year, I hated the overrated Cloverfield where you only can hear not see, and this film Happening, so original is underrated, that's because in "Lady in the water" Shyamalan decided to kill only one character " the movie critic ", now they hate him more than never, it was just a movieee!, forgive him!… Expand

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MishRushJul 12, 2008

An incredible film that is not for all audiences, just for who really enjoy a suspense well done.

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MartinS.Jul 14, 2008

A lot of people find M. Night's movies boring. I find them extremely suspenseful and thought provoking. He doesn't try to sensationalize his movies. He treats his subject manner in a very pedestrian matter of fact manner. There are A lot of people find M. Night's movies boring. I find them extremely suspenseful and thought provoking. He doesn't try to sensationalize his movies. He treats his subject manner in a very pedestrian matter of fact manner. There are no super heroes or extraordinary individuals in his films; just every day people dealing with extraordinary circumstances. I think this gives his movies a sense of realism that makes them all the more frightening.… Expand

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SabellyWJul 15, 2008

I don't care what others say, I went to see it and I saw a fantastical and entertaining movie.

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RodrigoO.Jul 15, 2008

One thing: I like it because after all the tragedies we saw, there is an ecological message, a warning about protect our planet.

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JustinJJul 16, 2008

After seeing hundred's of movies of this kind of thriller-suspense I can say that this is not so bad, it is OK.

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AdrianB.Jul 16, 2008

I don't care other reviews, this is one of my favorites motion pictures of the year.

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DanielRR.Jul 17, 2008

Oh really so bad?, no way guys!, All my friends and I enjoyed it !.

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PaulL.Jul 21, 2008

M night Shymalan should know how to improve himself since the sixth sense. This is got to be the worst movie of 2008.

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RichardP.Jul 20, 2008

Stunning with awesome moments, not so bad as many said.

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RonaldT.Jul 2, 2008

I can accept one thing, is original, and thats what I search in any movie.

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OmharS.Jul 22, 2008

Interesting movie, good job in its genre where others shows they have minds empty of ideas.

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CarlosS.Jul 23, 2008

Awful unrealistic dialogue. No scientific sound grounds at all. Awful camera movement. Doubly awful acting by Wahlberg and and the little girl. A perfect blend of a B 60's horror movie, with comics, with you-name-it. Everything is Awful unrealistic dialogue. No scientific sound grounds at all. Awful camera movement. Doubly awful acting by Wahlberg and and the little girl. A perfect blend of a B 60's horror movie, with comics, with you-name-it. Everything is predictable, nothing holds interest. From an aesthetic and cinematographic point of view; this is unacceptable!:… Expand

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NoeC.Jul 23, 2008

M. Night is a genius, this age is not for him, I found some of its movies like this better than "Hitchcock" ones, in Usa is the opposite of Eastwood, sorry for this comparisons.

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SammyJul 25, 2008

I thought this movie was interesting and different which kept my attention.

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EricM.Jul 27, 2008

This movie is as bad as the critics say. If you saw the previews, you saw all the good parts. And all the interesting moments happen right in the beginning of the film, the first ten minutes. The rest of the movie is the characters aimlessly This movie is as bad as the critics say. If you saw the previews, you saw all the good parts. And all the interesting moments happen right in the beginning of the film, the first ten minutes. The rest of the movie is the characters aimlessly wandering around. It doesn't get much more boring than this.… Expand

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BobFJul 3, 2008

The only good parts to this movie were the parts you could laugh at. How can they take themselves seriously when they are force-feeding morales to the audience. All I can say is "I see you eyeing my lemon drink."

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MonikaB.Jul 4, 2008

I hate bad reviews about a good movie, we all think different, E.U. already paid the movie cost, 60 M.D. so, if you go again and again to see a Shayamalan movie that's beacuse you like something in them, or no?. For me it has stunning moments.

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BoomManJul 5, 2008

Completely agree with comment of " C Andersson ", see below... The critics of this page seem to hate Shyamalan, and they prefer to give better reviews to movies that always show the same again and again, like HULK or Transformers, that only Completely agree with comment of " C Andersson ", see below... The critics of this page seem to hate Shyamalan, and they prefer to give better reviews to movies that always show the same again and again, like HULK or Transformers, that only want to get a lot amounts of money, giving us more of the same : special effects, explosions and stupid car chases, don't you get tired with the same?...and why you don't accept this flim so different/ singular/ unique... brilliant !.… Expand

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OmharN.Jul 5, 2008

They must to escape, there is something dangerous in the air, are they terrorist?, are we treating bad our planet?, could these things really happened?, many who saw this film said that this story is full of absurd moments and situations, I They must to escape, there is something dangerous in the air, are they terrorist?, are we treating bad our planet?, could these things really happened?, many who saw this film said that this story is full of absurd moments and situations, I think they need to see to believe ( like that tsunami ), our behavior really have consequences. The movie is good, not excellent but you must decide for yourself, have your own criteria.… Expand

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MarioDev.Jul 5, 2008

It's true, only 37 reviews make an universe?, the universe of the voters here is much bigger, this movie is better than Lady in the water, why less grades, 34? , are nuts critics?, Ruins and The Mist better than this original tale? Let It's true, only 37 reviews make an universe?, the universe of the voters here is much bigger, this movie is better than Lady in the water, why less grades, 34? , are nuts critics?, Ruins and The Mist better than this original tale? Let me laugh.… Expand

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TomB.Jul 7, 2008

Goofy dialog, uninspired performances, lame attempts at humor and a lifeless love story injected as a subplot...oh, and characters with so little personality (or chemistry) that we could care less about what happens to them... Now Goofy dialog, uninspired performances, lame attempts at humor and a lifeless love story injected as a subplot...oh, and characters with so little personality (or chemistry) that we could care less about what happens to them... Now that's MY idea of a good time at the cinema!… Expand

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ArthurS.Jul 8, 2008

No matter what others say about this, you must go to see it for yourself, critics are not perfect, me neither, the movie is good, you decide.

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CristianN.Jul 9, 2008

When the main character (s) have to run away from "the danger element" such as.. Apocalypto, turn the movie in one of my favorites.

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LucyB.Jul 9, 2008

I wanted to give this a lower rating but I did enjoy and would watch it again. M. Night just has a way to improve a bunch of ideas. I did enjoy the concept of it though.

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GirenI.Aug 10, 2008

It's like Shyamalan was trying too hard to gives the movie a B rated but cool ambiance. It was the worst of his films. Just horrible. This is the kind of movie who proves how the director could bring the disaster to any element of the movie.

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ALL242Aug 26, 2008

This is the worst movie I have ever seen. Unfortunately, I paid full price in the theaters to see the movie. The acting is sub-par, which is the best part of the entire movie. I fail to understand why wind moving through a field toward a This is the worst movie I have ever seen. Unfortunately, I paid full price in the theaters to see the movie. The acting is sub-par, which is the best part of the entire movie. I fail to understand why wind moving through a field toward a group of people running away would get a rise out of anyone. Save yourself the time and money and watch ice melt in the sink, it's much more enjoyable.… Expand

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RommelP.Aug 4, 2008

One of my best this 2008, I dont like fiction, superheroes tired me, this film in its whole concept is a new experience for me.

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GeorgeofthejungleAug 6, 2008

Funny, good dialogues, good level of suspense.

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BRockSep 27, 2008

An awesome concept ... algae bloom in a human affecting environment. Awesome movie for those that like something more than just your cut and dry Action/horror flick.

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MichaelLJan 7, 2009

I'm going to try to hard to defend this film, but I will say that I really enjoyed it. I don't understand how so many critics and fans hated it. Then again, I seem to be one of the few people out there in the world who loved The Village.

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SeanGJun 14, 2009

I can't believe that a well-respected director like M. Night Shyamalan would make something this incredibly bad. You know that Shyamalan is intending the movie to be a horror/thriller type of movie, and that is what you would expect, I can't believe that a well-respected director like M. Night Shyamalan would make something this incredibly bad. You know that Shyamalan is intending the movie to be a horror/thriller type of movie, and that is what you would expect, but that is not the case in this film. As many others have stated, the acting truly is laughable, at points similar to acting in movies such as Scary Movie and other parody films. What makes it even more funny is the lines that are used which always seemed like the most obvious lines you could think of. The only thing that came close to keeping me on the edge of my seat was the camera shots throughout the movie that built suspense for me multiple times. Other than that, and overall, the acting was bad, the script was bad, the storyline didn't go anywhere throughout the movie, and the ending didn't give off any second thoughts or any additional thinking (as I saw Shyamalan's Sixth Sense). When it's over, all it seems to be is an unrealistic movie with a plot that never went anywhere and parody-like acting.… Expand

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SergioO.Sep 23, 2009

There's something everyone is missing, even Mr. Shyamalan. Despite the fact the plot sounds so strange (but not impossible if you read a little about what plants can do when they're in danger), and most people I've watched There's something everyone is missing, even Mr. Shyamalan. Despite the fact the plot sounds so strange (but not impossible if you read a little about what plants can do when they're in danger), and most people I've watched this movie with ended so shocked, this is a movie about love. Call me a complete fool, or idle, but for me this is the most romantic movie ever made. My point is, this is not a love-movie, but shows what love can do. And maybe this is what people are not seeing, that we need more love to get through these rough times. In the end, this is what love is all about: being confused, being mad, sad and happy. That's why love here seems so real! This is a great movie because it grows by itself.… Expand

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GrahamD.Nov 12, 2008

Horrible writing and bad acting take away from the horror elements.

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ZackNov 6, 2008

This movie was bad. The acting was laughable and the dialogue awful. The overall concept wasn't bad as the exposition to a much larger film. However, the second half to this great epic (what happens to mankind after this) never happens. This movie was bad. The acting was laughable and the dialogue awful. The overall concept wasn't bad as the exposition to a much larger film. However, the second half to this great epic (what happens to mankind after this) never happens. It just ends abruptly and anticlimatically. If you were to cut this down to the couple good scenes and add a new ending (which shows more aftermath) and have the actors give better performances (most of these guys are better then that). This could have been pulled off beautifully.… Expand

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MayQOct 16, 2008

I am a very big fan of M. Night Shyamalan. I feel he is a very creative writer and creates movies that are not your traditional slasher-type, shoot-guns-at-everything kind of movies. I have enjoyed all of his movies... up until I saw The I am a very big fan of M. Night Shyamalan. I feel he is a very creative writer and creates movies that are not your traditional slasher-type, shoot-guns-at-everything kind of movies. I have enjoyed all of his movies... up until I saw The Happening. I liked the concept. I liked the storyline. Again, good job with the creativity. My BIGGEST problem with this whole movie was that the acting was absolutely horrid. I like Wahlberg and Leguizamo, but the acting was... horrible. Completely horrible. I don't understand how the dialogue and the acting could have gone so wrong. Didn't they see they could not play their parts well? Wahlberg is IMO an awesome actor, but I guess he can't do drama. Hell, no one in the movie played dramatic well. If the acting and dialogue were made better, then I think this movie would have been a little better. Rate a 3 for the story. 0 for acting.… Expand

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JenniferK.Oct 19, 2008

This movie was terrible. I kept watching thinking something was going to happen......nothing. The acting was awful and the dialogue was retarded. I only gave it a one because some of the death scenes were worth watching.

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MichaelMDec 14, 2008

Tense and occasionally touching movie.

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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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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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RandyS.Jun 13, 2008

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TommyBMJun 14, 2008

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

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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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BobR.Jun 15, 2008

Way better than the critics are leading us to believe.

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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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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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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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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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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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GloriaG.Jun 17, 2008

Fortunately I was to see it, I like it a lot, I didn't heard some "empty" reviews or critics, they are not gods to know what is right, I rather my own opinion and I enjoy it.

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ChrisRJun 17, 2008

M. Night's next movie will be a tribute to how consistently disappointing his movies are. Starring Nicholas Cage, the entirety of the film will be of him standing outside the theater, ticket in hand, ominous expression on his face. M. Night's next movie will be a tribute to how consistently disappointing his movies are. Starring Nicholas Cage, the entirety of the film will be of him standing outside the theater, ticket in hand, ominous expression on his face. "Should I see this?" At the last ten minutes, he decides to go in, and the movie ends with him waking up, crying at night many years later, wondering "why oh why, did I go in?"… Expand

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TylerD.Jun 17, 2008

The worst movie I've ever seen. The only scary thing is how unintentionally funny this movie is. The most disturbing part is in half the scenes you can see the mic dropping down into the top half of the screen. *ITS A $60MILLION DOLLAR The worst movie I've ever seen. The only scary thing is how unintentionally funny this movie is. The most disturbing part is in half the scenes you can see the mic dropping down into the top half of the screen. *ITS A $60MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE HOW CAN YOU ALLOW THAT.* There is nothing redeeming, Horrible acting, writing, directing, just everything is a disaster. I feel dumber for having seen it. I would rather castrate myself than see this again.… Expand

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KentonS.Jun 17, 2008

That's right, I gave this movie a 2. Why might you ask? Because there were only two things I liked about it; the incredibly awesome gore, and the hilarious cheesy lines that came out of Wahlberg's mouth. I was pretty much horribly That's right, I gave this movie a 2. Why might you ask? Because there were only two things I liked about it; the incredibly awesome gore, and the hilarious cheesy lines that came out of Wahlberg's mouth. I was pretty much horribly disappointed with everything else. I mean, the concept would be kind of cool I guess, if it was followed through with a wicked twist. Without spoiling, let's just say that M. Night did not deliver his usual set of tricks. Unlike the masterpiece that was "The Sixth Sense", "The Happening" was falling into the stupor where "Mars Attacks" and "Eight Legged Freaks" were left to die... Regardless of who has written/directed this film, don't waste your money and see it.… Expand

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YandirahJun 18, 2008

Maybe its not perfect ! but I dont believe in critics, for me the movie works perfectly, it was what I expected. Saga?, I read that, I will wait the sequel.

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GloryG.Jun 18, 2008

Underrated by critiks, no the films, I mean Director M.N. Shyamalan, they hate him since he was nominated for 6 oscars, they cant forgot that nor forgive him, he didnt want noms, only made good suspense movies... The Happening is so good Underrated by critiks, no the films, I mean Director M.N. Shyamalan, they hate him since he was nominated for 6 oscars, they cant forgot that nor forgive him, he didnt want noms, only made good suspense movies... The Happening is so good that seems bad, and is so easy for us the criticism , irony? yes.… Expand

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SanY.Jun 18, 2008

Forgettable?, never!, some scenes you'll never can forget them, the movie surprises me many times...example: follow Spencer Breslin if u like this Disney kid.

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JWilsonJun 18, 2008

Really bad film - transparent acting, no depth in the script, no suspense - whole thing was laughable, but for all the wrong reasons. Why were 2 shots of the boom left in and not spotted by the editing team? - I walked out before the film Really bad film - transparent acting, no depth in the script, no suspense - whole thing was laughable, but for all the wrong reasons. Why were 2 shots of the boom left in and not spotted by the editing team? - I walked out before the film ended - I could not have cared less if all the characters had just dropped down dead!… Expand

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BoxxerX.Jun 19, 2008

I enjoyed it, it has amazing moments, really good comedy touchs, I wanna see it again.

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ForrestHJun 19, 2008

Am I the only one that got this movie? I thought it was a great spin on the whole "we're killing mother earth". It's an intelligent horror movie which I think is what catches people off. The trailers were excellent at building Am I the only one that got this movie? I thought it was a great spin on the whole "we're killing mother earth". It's an intelligent horror movie which I think is what catches people off. The trailers were excellent at building interest in the "horror" of what ever is happening and then when you go see the movie, you realize it's not monsters or aliens, it's something you have to think about. I really enjoyed it and couldn't believe how many chuckle were built into such a horrifying story. Masterful but not widely received, I guess. I'm still a big M. Night fan though.… Expand

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YogurtJun 19, 2008

Was this a comedy? Really? Why was I laughing throughout the whole film? I'll tell you why.. I had moderate respect for Shaymalan before I watched this film. The dialogue was predictable and over emphisised, I mean, I know the plot was Was this a comedy? Really? Why was I laughing throughout the whole film? I'll tell you why.. I had moderate respect for Shaymalan before I watched this film. The dialogue was predictable and over emphisised, I mean, I know the plot was suspect but the actors dont have to say out loud there every thought.. As for the actors, I dont think we will be seeing the majority of them in any films too soon. Also, the line "I am the same, I dont like to show my emotions" does NOT excuse the god awfull acting.. I mean.. eughgh Rated as a 2 for making me laugh… Expand

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BobW.Jun 19, 2008

The plot was alright, but at 11 cents a minute, I expect a little more. With what has to be the slowest end credits, this movie creeps slightly past 90 minutes, but in substance, it is about as long as your average commute. I tally 75 minutes.

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MyriamB.Jun 21, 2008

I have seen hundred's of scary-suspense movies, many are so bad, but this is so smart that you can take it as a comedy or what it is, a paranoic-scary-suspense movie, find the details, not only go to eat pop corn, jeje.

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ChrisP.Jun 21, 2008

If you're a REAL fan of M. Night, then you should like this one as much as I did.

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RossyP.Jun 21, 2008

For me Cloverfield is garbage, and this one a jewel, can you see the difference?, or did you see something, any image in the first one?. Thank you Shyamalan.

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DrewJun 21, 2008

The plot did not suck me in at all. Was not thought provoking like M Nights' movies usually are. Very linear and predictable. Cheesy acting on top of that.

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WendyW.Jun 21, 2008

In a genre that lack of surprises Happening give fresh ideas in a summer where superheroes and special effects get the most of theaters & screens.

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WillieP.Jun 22, 2008

If you create your own ideas about the movie before see it your mistake will make you blame the movie all the time, actually few people let the things flow expecting surprises and others doesn't enjoy anything.

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TatooL.Jun 23, 2008

Agree with Chicago Sun Times : " too thoughtful for the summer action season, but I appreciate the quietly realistic way Shyamalan finds to tell a story about the possible death of man". But in my humble opinion it deserves more than a 75.

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HomerP.Jun 23, 2008

When you hate a genre in a special way, you must no see em, for those who like think the suspense, Happening is an excellent option.

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DavidR.Jun 23, 2008

Fantasy, surprises, no-zombie movie, better than many say, the green effect, is happening if u see the daily news you know this, is a reminder to protect our planet. Fantastic.

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