Not bad, but definitely not good too

Rating: 6/10 (20 June 2008)

Let me say The Happening is not a total mess, but if we compare it to The 6th Sense, then yes, it is.
The cast. My favourite actor of this movie is Mark Wahlberg. He plays Elliot, who is smart, strong and handsome. That actress who is supposed to be Elliot's wife doesn't seem to be very talented, but at least she is not annoying and I kinda like her. All the other actors are pretty good, so I have no rebukes.
The plot. No offence, Mr Night, but the environment thing doesn't make sense. I agree that plants may poison, but they have no brains, so how can "the happening" be a warning? Why is the wind so important, if toxic is exuded to the air that people breath? The comedy. Actually, I love all the jokes which are told in the movie. They sound naturally.
The horror. OK, the scene with the pin is laughable, because it cannot be possible. But the movie has its moments. Sometimes it's really scary! The most frightful character is Mrs Jones. God, she freaked me out! The end. Not bad! It's luck there is not absolutely happy ending. However, I am happy the main characters are alive. It would add some dramatic, though.
6/10