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Happening, The (2008) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Happening, The (2008) a score of 1.8654 out of 4

based on (159) reviews

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Excellent

(2)

Very Good

(36)

Good

(81)

Fair

(38)

Poor

(2)

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Film School Rejects (Kevin Carr)

The film follows a group of people who are trying to escape a mysterious attack on the human race. In populated areas along the Eastern Seaboard, people are suddenly committing mass suicide – and choosing some pretty creative ways to do it. No one...read the complete Happening, The (2008) review at Film School Rejects (Kevin Carr)

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CinemaZone.dk

n ung kvinde sidder med sin bog på en bænk i New Yorks Central Park og siger den samme sætning igen og igen: "Hvilken side nåede jeg til? Hvilken side nåede jeg til?" Pludselig er det som om, tiden står stille. Alle fryser. Kun vinden i træer og...read the complete Happening, The (2008) review at CinemaZone.dk

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The King's Room (Paul Perkins)

The Happening was a good film and a must from M Night Shyamalan to get back on the right track....read the complete Happening, The (2008) review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)

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Eye for Film (Jennie Kermode)

In the midst of all this, there are a few sharply written lines, some well judged minor performances, some attractive (albeit entirely inappropriate) choreography, and some pretty shots of landscapes. But that's not really much in exchange for an hour...read the complete Happening, The (2008) review at Eye for Film (Jennie Kermode)