Paul, Jason, & June hilariously dissect 'The Happening' movie, featuring killer trees, Mark Wahlberg's mood ring, bad parenting, and June's strong dessert opinions. They critique absurd scenes, question character decisions, and share contrasting reviews, all while keeping the audience entertained with witty banter.
The podcast criticizes 'The Happening' for its illogical narrative and underdeveloped characters.
Hosts explore M. Night Shyamalan's blend of horror and comedy in the film.
The discussion emphasizes the confusion and absurdity depicted in 'The Happening.'
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The Happening Film Analysis: Disjointed Narratives and Flawed Characters
The podcast delves into the film 'The Happening,' exploring its disjointed narrative, flawed characters, and lack of logical coherence. The discussion highlights peculiar scenes like the cough syrup incident, unrealistic character decisions, and the portrayal of a global crisis without deep emotional impact. The analysis critiqued the movie's portrayal of bizarre plant attacks and characters' irrational behaviors amidst chaos, emphasizing its shortcomings in storytelling and character development.
Confusion and Absurdity in the Film
The podcast episode delves into the confusion and absurdity depicted in the film. The hosts discuss the eerie scenes, like a doll on a bed being mistaken for a person, emphasizing the lack of clarity in character motivations. They highlight the comedic elements, such as unrealistic reactions to threats, and critique the disjointed storytelling and character choices in the narrative.
Critique of M. Night Shyamalan's Role and Direction
The discussion also centers on M. Night Shyamalan's involvement in the film as a writer, director, and producer. The hosts evaluate his decisions, including the shift towards a more humorous tone amidst serious themes. They ponder on the reception of the movie and its unique blend of horror and comedy, questioning the effectiveness of the storytelling and character development. The hosts express mixed opinions on recommending the movie, citing its confounding nature and unconventional approach as both intriguing and perplexing.
It's finally happening! What? No! Paul, Jason, & June break down M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 thriller The Happening—a movie where the trees are out to get us and Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel run away from wind. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the talking plant scene, Marky Mark's mood ring, an A+ Jeremy Strong performance, Johnny Legs' bad parenting, and so much more. Plus, June takes a hard stance on people who go out to eat for dessert only. DISCLAIMER: Despite what you hear in this episode, this is NOT a cheese podcast.
