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The Happening User Review

Average User Grade: 3 stars

(25 user reviews / 159 user ratings)

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Rating
1 stars
Author
kara_perrio   [ Profile | Reviews ]
Dated
Monday November 24 2008
Review
It is truly obnoxiously awful,the leads are giving possibly the worst acting of their lives,the effects are bad,the story is old,ie plants attacking man,triffids any1,and its direction is like a 10 year olds,nothing good in it,burn the film stock ,dvd'... full review

Rating
1 stars
Author
boldrock   [ Profile | Reviews ]
Dated
Thursday November 13 2008
Review
Well, what can I say. I'm normally a big fan of Whalbergs movies and have enjoyed N,M Shaymans previous efforts. However while I'm sure the original story is as tense and riveting as it was intended to be this has not crossed over onto the big scr... full review

Rating
1 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Sunday July 6 2008
Review
likely the worse movie I have seen in years. Not even special effects to make up for such a bad storyline. After even a week, I still am angry for paying good money to watch such a poor piece of cinema! full review

Rating
1 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Wednesday June 25 2008
Review
im confused, what exactly happened. left the cinema with one thought,...REFUND! a puppet show has better acting, shame on you mark wahlberg. and as for the script, my 8 year old nephew could have wrote a better script using his toes. full review

Rating
4 stars
Author
katie_nelson22   [ Profile | Reviews ]
Dated
Monday June 23 2008
Review
Even though I do agree to an extent what the majority of people are saying...i must say that i thought the storyline was infact decent. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS FILM YET AND DON'T WANT A SPOILER THEN STOP READING NOW!!!! i found the story line ... full review

Rating
4 stars
Author
howeuk   [ Profile | Reviews ]
Dated
Tuesday June 17 2008
Review
despite many negative reports I thought this film was great looking and had a good story. I was gripped the whole way through and didnt look at my watch once (a good sign for me). I thought the acting was good and the characters believable. If you like... full review

Rating
1 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Tuesday June 17 2008
Review
Visually good apart from seeing the microphone hover. Occasional funny bit, emotional bit, and even a scary BIT. Terribly explained reason for the things happening in the film. I normally see the good in most films. I'm passionate about how ba... full review

Rating
1 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Sunday June 15 2008
Review
We've just come back from seeing this movie and its really made us mad. The story is weak, the acting poor, especially from Zooey Deschanel (who was so good in "The Good Girl") and the dialogue lame. The characters were difficult to care a... full review

Rating
5 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Sunday June 15 2008
Review
Wow! I thought this film was brilliant! Such a great story line. Suspense throughout keeps you on the edge of your seat. Mrs Jones was an unexpected character who sent chills down my spine. Does make you a bit paraniod after..... My only complaint is they... full review

Rating
5 stars
Author
A Yahoo! User
Dated
Saturday June 14 2008
Review
i thought it was fantastic, mark wahlburg was great, as usual, these so called film critics who slated it really don't know what there talking about, a must for any film buff full review


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