so if I adored Lady in the Water I might like The Happening?

Perhaps, but I wouldn't count on it. There were elements to Lady in the Water that may have worked with better execution, but in the case of The Happening, I can't see how anything could have improved this story. Really, the biggest shock is how terrible the script is--in the past, Night has proven himself capable of writing believable characters and dialogue that doesn't make you howl with unintentional laughter. At times, I found myself wondering whether the whole movie was some kind of elaborate practical joke, but I don't think that guy has a sense of humor...

He'd better find one soon if he wants to make a decent Avatar movie.

I'll still see it for myself. I passed on LitW because of the overwhelmingly negative critical reviews and word-of-mouth, rented it, and my entire family fell in love with it.

I really like LitW too, Juliebird. in fact, i've liked all of M. Night's movies. and that includes Unbreakable. i wish it had been made into a trilogy like was first discussed.

See, I really liked The Village, which got the same sort of OMG WHAT A STUPID TWIST HA HA response here, so I don't know.

Except Lady in the Water actually was pretty bad. So there's that. I've liked all his other movies, though.

I do have a few free tickets to use this summer.

in fact, i've liked all of M. Night's movies. and that includes Unbreakable

That's my favorite.

in fact, i've liked all of M. Night's movies. and that includes Unbreakable

That's my favorite.

Mine, too.

Which probably surprises nobody.

I didn't watch LitW - because I heard it was generally hated. I didn't mind "The Village", but I saw the twist(s) coming from a mile away.

I've seen the other movies and liked them well enough I suppose. I didn't hate Unbreakable.

Watched Sweeney Todd last night.

Let me out myself up front as Not A Fan of Sondheim. I know that might mean I have to turn in my Buffista card, but there it is. I can see the greatness in the music (although I don't really like listening to it), and the lyrics are sometimes clever but more often forced.

Anyway.

I quite liked the movie, but mostly because of Depp and Burton. Depp's acting (and acting-while-singing) was fan-fucking-tastic. He may be the Perfect Actor. There were parts where he was chillingly terrifying.

And I appreciated Burton's vision, making it a classic monster movie, complete with Hammer Films Red (that's the Pantone name) blood.

I wanted to hit Anthony with a brick after about his second scene.

I really liked Unbreakable for its themes. M lost me with Signs and all that came after. I want so much to like his stuff but just. can't. do. it.