It isn't without its flaws, but it is in no way a terrible film.

Rating: 7/10 (27 July 2008)

I have loved M Night Shyamalan's last few movies. I love The Village because it's a love story and it's about strength to do something you're afraid of but keeping the person you love in your mind to get through the pain. The Lady In The Water is about purpose, and it is especially helpful when you're feeling pooped or bogged down.
The Happening is again a love story. But instead of bizarre-looking creatures roaming around the two lovebirds, suicide happens all around the couple in this film.
The scene that made it for me was when the wind was blowing and Elliot and Alma walk out and hold each others' hands and they don't die. However, everyone else that commits suicide didn't want to - do you see the irony there? Even though all of Night's films are different genres, he is a very talented storyteller, but I think his best films are about love, and as corny as it sounds, love conquers all.
The score is absolutely fantastic, one of the best I've ever heard. Go, JNH! Look, I enjoyed this a lot, I'm not saying you will or won't. Just watch it. All of Night's films are character studies. If you like observing human behaviour in bizarre circumstances (ghosts, monsters, aliens, evil wind), then this is for you. I genuinely cannot wait to buy this on Blu-Ray. It's no groundbreaking film, but it certainly has its place. It's great to see Zooey Deschanel in such a different role as well. She was talented and beautiful as always.
I give it 3.5/5 (7/10). It isn't without its flaws, but it is in no way a terrible film.