The Happening (2008)
 

Did a search but couldn't find a thread so here's my views on this attroc . . . .sorry film.

I get it now, M Night figured he would get even with those that thought his last two films were shit by delivering us a truly shit film like this.

I just got back from this cringe inducing mess of a film. The script is atrocious and I couldn't believe this was greenlighted and came from the same fella who made Unbreakable (my favourite) or Sixth Sense (overated but still good) or even Signs and The Village (Both ok films and IMO undeserving of all the negative reviews). This IMO deserves all the negative reviews it is receiving, it's that bad.

It's not the concept that's bad it's the execution of it, the dialogue is some of the worst I've heard in years. I wanted this to be a return to form but for me it's right up there with Ghost Ship and Dreamcatcher as the worse genre film of recent years.

Yuck, I need to get rid of the stink. Think I'll slap Videodrome in.:) :)

I was looking forward to seeing this as the trailer really leaves you wondering .
No Spoilers Please, but is it really that bad.?

I didn't think it was that bad, certainly better than the awful VILLAGE and the hugely pretentious UNBREAKABLE. Still, my enjoyment was somewhat hampered by some loud chavs that were yelling at each other, throwing popcorn, sending text messages and generally making nuissances of themselves. I got so angry, I ended up screaming "Shut Up!" at the top of my voice(!) and managed to get so wound up and angry, I pretty much missed the last 15 minutes of the film.

Firstly I hate talking AND eating (depends what type of film it is) at the cinema. And the use of mobile phones <grrrrrrrrrrrr> Well done Paul for making a stand.

I thought Signs and The Village were terrible films and haven't seen Unbreakable or Lady In The Water but having read lots about this I had hoped it was going to be a decent return to form (based upon The Sixth Sense). However three friends have seen it and have all said terrible things about it, not one redeemable thing.

I'll wait for the DVD.

I went to watch this film In the cinema and It was shit some part was hilarious.

Oh dear what a mess, there was howling in the audience due to the hilarious dialogue, also what was with the R rating it got Stateside? Did I miss something cos there was hardly any blood in the whole film. Beside all this you've got the 2 leads who've given their worse performances of their careers.

Yeah, apparently the cut version was submitted to the BBFC. The uncut version played in the US, if you search "the happening red band trailer" on Youtube you'll see very fast glimpses of **SPOILERS** the hair pin in the throat, the man being run over by the lawnmower and the lions tearing the man's arms off.

I presume this version will turn up over here on a "what you couldn't see in the cinemas" version, which is ridiculous considering home video versions of films have always been more likely to be censored than cinema releases. Still, who cares, The Happening was complete and total bollocks.

I'm really gutted that everyone is saying The Happening sucks so much. I had been really looking forward to it. :(

I thought it was alright, Sarah - nowhere near as bad as what others have been saying.

Watching the trailer after having seen the film is really interesting, as it makes it look an awful lot more exciting than it is. There's one bit where **POSSIBLE SPOILER BUT IT IS IN THE TRAILER** marky Mark is in a house, and theres a violent thumping on the walls like some giant Lovecraftian terror is trying to get in, then windows smash all around him.
Sadly, in the film this sequence becomes comical once you see what is actually causing the "devastation".

Hmmm... Think I'll wait for pay-per-view. Cinema's so expensive these days I resent wasting my time on possible duds. I only go and see stuff I'm about 95% positive I'll enjoy!

Sad but true.

That's true. I'm a student so haven't paid full price for a while, but it cost my mates ?7 to see The Happening! ?7! That's literally more than half the price of new release dvds in Tescos!

I'm a student too but, unfortunately, nowhere near me does a decent student discount so it's still expensive. I tend to do Orange Wednesdays now so I'm reluctant to waste the 2 for 1 on a crap film! Definitely wouldn't spend 7 squid on a film so many people are panning!

Do you have a Cineworld near you? I pay ?12 a month for an unlimited pass - bloody brilliant it is...

Still only ?12 a month? That is great value, surprised it's not gone up in price.

That is good value! Unfortunately my nearest Cineworld is quite a big journey from where I live so it's not very convenient as I don't drive. I find Orange Wednesday's the most cost effective way for me lately. It's just unfortunate that it means I often have to pre-judge films to decide which ones to see and which ones to wait for, as I've had to do with The Happening!

I've had so much on my plate recently, I've hardly the time to fit in watching films at home, let alone venturing out to the cinema. Sad, really, but I suppose moving house and preparing for a wedding is a little more important. Well, marginally. :D

This film was so bad the acting was terrible the story line was shit so I did not enjoy this film and would not recommend It.

Even though you have been banned Horrorman I agree with you completely

The Happening was bloody awful :mad: