Ignore pseudo-intellectual reviewers

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2008)

Before I went to this movie I read several of the reviews on here. I found many that completely dismantled the film so I went into it with rather low expectations.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a fresh idea and unique movie. I think that people are not giving this movie a fair shake.
The cast is somewhat awkward together I must admit; Most noticeably Deschanel and Wahlberg. This was apparent to me within the first ten minutes of the movie, however I felt that as it progressed they slowly "worked" for me.
I sadly was the minority opinion among my friends I went to see it with. I kept asking what their problem with The Happening was and it tended to be "it's no Sixth Sense" or "it's no (Shamalayan film here)" That to me, sums up everyone's take on this movie. You can't go into the theater expecting Shamalayan to reproduce the sheer genius that was the Sixth Sense. You're going to see the Happening, not the Sixth Sense 2. Unfortunately it looks like MNS's career began too well for his own good.
Anyways enough of my ramblings. Go see this movie. Bring an open mind. Leave any preconceived notions at home.
Oh and a notice to all you wannabe critics: Quit trying to one-up each other. Paraphrasing each other's work doesn't count as an opinion. Just because you can use a thesaurus it doesn't mean you're worthy of my time or anyone else's