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The Happening
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R,1hr 29min
Released:
June 13, 2008
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Synopsis: Lady in the Water director M. Night Shyamalan puts PG-13 suspense on pause to tell this grim apocalyptic tale about a family fleeing a natural disaster that poses a grave threat to the whole of humanity. Philadelphia high-school science teacher Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberg) is discussing the disappearance of the bees with his students when the staff is summoned to the theater and briefed about a mysterious event that is currently unfolding in New York City. According to reports, citizens in the vicinity ... Full Synopsis
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A movie that I find oddly touching. It is no doubt too thoughtful for the summer action season, but I appreciate the quietly realistic way Shyamalan finds to tell a story about the possible death of man. Full Review
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Zoeey Deschanel, left, and Mark Wahlberg in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
Zooey Deschanel, left, and Mark Wahlberg in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
Mark Wahlberg, left, Ashlyn Sanchez and Zooey Deschanel in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
Ashlyn Sanchez, left, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo and Mark Wahlberg in "The Happening" (20th...
Mark Wahlberg, left, Ashlyn Sanchez and Zooey Deschanel in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
Mark Wahlberg, left, Zooey Deschanel and Ashlyn Sanchez in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
Ashlyn Sanchez, left, Zooey Deschanel and Mark Wahlberg in "The Happening" (20th Century Fox)
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