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"M. Knight, M. Knight, M. Knight," I'm shaking my head now like a caring teacher grading a poor assignment written by a bright student. I'd seen the low rating on the tomatometer over at rottentomatoes.com. I'd seen M. Knight struggle to recreate the success of Sixth Sense with Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, and Lady in the Water. And I still believe in M. Knight. But, the fact is, "The Happening" is a poor accomplishment. Conceptually, the idea of the film is interesting, intriguing. But, cinematically, there is little about this film done well. The dialogue is awkward. The scripting of characters, shallow and pointless. The plot, too thin. Even good actors couldn't save this under-loved piece. Okay M. Knight, listen up, this is your teacher talking to you. Stop squandering your talent. I feel you struggling to recreate a past success. Stop, that. The past is done. Your were greatly privileged to connect strongly with one of your works. We were privileged to be entertained and moved by it. But let go of it. Stop thinking so hard about ideas that didn't come from your heart. There is an idea just waiting for you there, there in your soul. Take that one. Then aim all of your writing, directing, producing prowess at it and you will touch our souls -- forget about pleasing the bankers -- you've already done that. |
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Grade..........................C (0.5/4) |
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Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
