Comments on: Quick Review: The Happening, well, more of a Quick Rant

By: Blackfanboy

Blackfanboy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:38:35 +0000

I had no interest in this and I still dont. Shayamalan reminds of the comedian
Gallagher who was famous for smashin watermelosn during his act. This “Sledge-O-Matic” act made him a household name durign the 80’s. It lead to several HBO specials.

Here’s the problem its 2008 and he is still doing the smashing crap. He never moved pass that one act.

Shayamalan was branded with the genius label after the Sixth Sense. He isn’t living up to it. He is still smashing watermelons. We have seen that already we need him to step and come up with something new.

By: Bedlam

Bedlam — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:31:02 +0000

I have liked all the films that he’s done, and I actually thought The Happening wasn’t a bad movie. I just think my expectations were a little higher than they should have been. And to me, B-Movies are for television and rentals. Writers should be confident, not cocky. That’s what’s wrong with George Lucas.

By: Carole McDonnell

Carole McDonnell — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:58:31 +0000

Makes me want to see it even more now. I always like M Night even when other folks don’t. I think his stories are very rich and multi-layered and have yet to be disappointed once I’ve really studied one of his films. The need for us to see the twisty ending in his stories has ruined our ability to appreciate what he’s doing. For instance, I was initially disappointed with the villagers because of its flat ::rolls eyes:: twist but after I thought of it I was really impressed by his story.

As for him believing in himself and being so self-impressed that he puts himself in great categories, no problem on this end. A writer needs to be cocky. And in the end, only posterity — if it manages to exist with all the environmental issues going on in the world– will tell. That’s what makes B movies…

You may be right and it might be super-preachy but I can deal with preachiness. I’m hoping I like it.