The Debate in my Mind, Post-The Happening

Rating: 2/10 (12 November 2008)

I am trying to determine if I found this to be the weakest of Shyamalan's films, or if I still hold Lady in the Water in that rank.
Lady was fairly dreadful, BUT it did feature the enormously good acting prowess of Giamatti, a saving grace. This latest venture stars Mark Wahlberg, who has turned in his most unforgivably laughable performance of his career.
The guilt is not entirely Wahlberg's. There's not a single, well-performed moment from any of the talent in this movie. It's a shame, but this entire cast stopped, look confused, and walked backwards through the entire film.
I am indeed a Shyamalan fan. I even enjoyed The Village...these last two works of his though...ugh!
It is not often when I'll honestly think to myself, "There's 2 hours I'll never get back". This is the second time I've thought that for Shyamalan's recent work, and a second time for Wahlberg too (first time being Planet of the Apes).
Just plain embarrassing. I'm not of the complaint department that screams for them to stop allowing Shyamalan to make films, but good God this dude needs to get it right again...quickly!