When I read that M. Night Shyamalan was coming out with another film, I sighed in disgust. The only film I loved by him at that point had been The Sixth Sense. I really liked The Village as well, but I did not really care for his other films.
So naturally when I heard about The Happening, I was hopeful, yet reluctant. But when I went to see this movie last month, I was pleasantly surprised. The Happening is now my favorite film by Night (what his friends call him. :-)
Mark Wahlberg and John Leguizamo star in this film. There are a few points in the movie where the moral of the story gets a little preachy, but overall, I loved it. :-)
If you haven't seen this film yet, you should. It was exciting to watch. It had gore, drama, suspense, etc.
***Spoiler Alert***
I got that Mark Wahlberg and his wife, played by Zooey Deschanel, were having marital problems, but it was never fully fleshed out. An affair was hinted at, but I wanted to know fo sure. Why mention it if you don't plan to elaborate on it? Especially since it seemed to add to the drama of their rocky relationship.
Have you already seen this film? If so, what do you think about it?
In any case, I recommend that you see this film. It offers social commentary, and I find that refreshing. Thanks for this film, M. Night Shyamalan. :-)
22 comments:
You know, when you type in "***Spoiler Alert***" it really leaves no choice but to read it, lol.
anything with wahberg in it makes me gag, sorry :(
wahlberg! grrrrrrrrr
I plan to see this so I skipped the spoiler alert section. It certainly looked interesting to me, but I've been disappointed in Night's movies before too and was holding off.
I should have known not to trust the critics on a Night movie. They said this movie was terrible. But they also said the same about The Village which I really liked.
I will give it a go ...
I haven't seen this film, but it definitely sounds like a story that I would love to check out. I too am a big fan of The Sixth Sense. So much in fact that I have actually sat down and read the screenplay.
Heff,
I know, but I don't usually read after it says spoiler if it's something I'm really interested in. :-)
Laughing Wolf,
I haven't taken Wahlberg seriously since he lead Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. His so-called "rap" days...lol. ;-)
Charles,
Exactly. You may like this one. :-)
T.,
Tell Slaus to take you to see it. :-)
Don,
You read the screenplay? Cool. I've read a few, including Carrie. :-)
I'm really not a fan of this guy's films. I don't think they're anywhere near as clever and shocking as he thinks they are. Unbreakable was saved by Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson, but Sixth Sense and the Village are just appallingly bad.
I haven't seen the film yet. but I will check it out now on the strength of your suggestion... ;-) I, like you, have not really felt Night (I guess I'll be a friend now too LOL) since Sixth Sense . I sort of like Unbreakable but that's only because I have a thing for super heroes... He lost me with the alien film starring Mel Gibson. I don't even remember the name. All I know is I haven't seen another one of his films since then. I'll check this one out. But expect your phone to ring if I don't like it. LOL.
Gwyneth
that's when he turned me off too, t....
Yeah, I'm not a fan of M. Night Shyamalan, but I really like the sound of this movie. Maybe I'll give him one more chance.
Thanks for the info! After "Signs" I became quite dubious of M. Night's works, myself.
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Okay - well this looks like something I'm gonna need to check out!
since u said it was good
ima check for it
i was reall tempted to read the spoiler tho
I'll hve to check it out. It hasn't come to our small burg yet, and may not. I loved Sixth Sense, found Signs massively silly, loved Unbreakable, and stopped seeing M. Night movies because he hadn't gotten lightning in a bottle after Sixth Sense...although I wanted to see Lady in the Water or whatever that last was called. it, too, did not arrive in our small burg!
Naomi,
Unbreakable sucked for me...lol. ;-)
Gwyneth,
Go see it! You'll love it! :-)
Laughing Wolf,
He got on everyone's nerves with the rapping. That's when he was introduced into entertainment. His brother (Donnie-New Kids on the Block) helped him get onto the scene. He's not doing badly for someone who dropped out in the 10the grade.
Catherine,
He did something different with this one. Plus, it was his first 'R' rated film. :-)
Lana,
Signs was laughable to me. ;-)
Darius,
Check it out--especially since you don't normally do horror. :-)
Dejanae,
You'll like it. ;-)
Written,
Hm. Sounds like you may have to rent it. Or go out of town. :-)
I'm glad I read the spoiler alert because I won't go see it because of that. Really wasn't interested from the get go, but I don't like being brought in and then left hanging.
Now the Sixth Sense...good stuff.
Good to know!
Jewells,
It's still worth seeing. :-)
Carleen,
It was good. :-)
Actually, Heather and I hated this movie. Personal tatses, I guess.
I know people who liked it and some who didn't. It is personal taste. Night did go over the top with explaining why this was occurring, but I like it. ;-)
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