A significant letdown, but all this venom spitting...?

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2008)

Let me begin by stating that I did not care for this movie. I have seen all of M. Night's efforts and feel that they were thought provoking and interesting no matter how flawed. However,the amount of time that some of you are spending on hating this thing is bordering on overkill. I'm sure if you are reading this then you too are passionate about the two hours spent,ten bucks,and over priced soda and popcorn when your anticipation turned into constantly looking at your watch,and asking yourself..."Did he just make a reference to the bad wrap hot dogs get?" I, along with many others feel your pain. I have personally seen much worse than this thing on the big screen and so have you! M. Night will make other movies...and many of you will go see it and comment on it (good,bad,or indifferent). Many of you will not see it and jump on the slam wagon anyway! All I'm saying here is that if you have something to say that is thought provoking,original, and useful...throw it out there. We all love spirited debate. However,if all you want to do is stand in line and spit with the masses,aim in a different direction next time! There are bigger causes and without a doubt...worse movies. Some of you act like M. Night owed you something. He did not. Considering the economy,outrageous fuel prices,and an ongoing war just be thankful for the two hour distraction. If "The Happening" is your biggest problem right now then you're pretty well off. If the cost of a movie ticket doesn't break you and you've got bigger fish to fry then just say it sucks and move on already!