why is everybody down-rating this film?!?

Rating: 8/10 (22 June 2008)

What is the problem with the film-watching people of today?!? I read things like uninspired, waste of time, 'Shyamalan's worst film yet', and none of these things are true! If anything, it was one of his best! Original, chill-worthy, and why is it a cliché? what exactly is it that makes this film a cliché? Do you people even know what the word cliché means for Christ's sake?!? 'A phrase or idea that is overused to the point where it becomes boring and dull', can anybody else think of a film where it uses the same conventions as The Happening with as much depth and fact. I cant!
All people want to watch these days are CGI and Special effects, and pay no attention to detail and hidden meanings to things. You don't want to use your minds anymore, you just want to watch with your gobs wide open stuffing in popcorn and going away talking nonsense about what you 'thought' the movie was about! You are the same people who watched Pulp Fiction, and said aww what a great action movie, did you see the bit where that guys head exploded! You didn't even notice the whole point of the film, it wasn't about the killings and the violence! Try watching it again, but watch more bloody carefully!
In closing, for those of you with an open mind, a good understanding of films, and don't have a grudge on Shyalaman, I say definitely go to watch it!