i don't feel it deserves all its negative criticism (7.5/10)

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2008)

i really don't understand all the negative reviews and criticisms of this film.i thought it was very well done.it's very intense and suspenseful,and and very creepy.it builds up suspense from opening scene,and doesn't really let up.i thought the story was creative,and the reason for the events could be possible,even though it seems far fetched.i did however,think the characters were nothing more than plot devices,and almost caricatures.none of theme were really developed,and there isn't really much in the way of acting going on.but despite that,i liked the film,mainly because of the high suspense factor,which i feel overrides the negative aspects of the film.for me,The Happening is a 7.5/10