John Leguizamo, Mark Wahlberg, Robert Bailey Jr., Spencer Breslin, Zooey Deschanel ...( see more  see more... ) , Betty Buckley

A paranoid thriller about a family on the run from a natural crisis that presents a large-scale threat to humanity.

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan

Release Date: June 11, 2008

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DVD Release Date: October 7, 2008

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  • December 21, 2009
    first of shamahaymalamalamans films i've actually enjoyed. the idea is original and he creates a genuinely eerie atmosphere. i almost just ignored it because of all of his previous piles of arse
  • September 30, 2009
    It seemed that I have underestimated Mr. Wahlberg's acting chops. What a brilliant performance! It occurred to me while I was watching the deleted scenes (especially the couples 'fight' in the beginning) that if Shyamalan made a romance-relationship film (maybe in a mumblecore st...( read more)yle) with Mr. Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel it would be the greatest film ever. I mean, those private, intimate moments between them were easily the most heart breaking parts of the film. The horror elements were fine and all for creating an effective context for those moments, but it could have been so much more. Nothing moves me more than love conquering all... yes, even suicide-inducing allergies.
  • August 15, 2009
    I'm not convinced that M. Night Shamwow is any better at making movies than he was befor. The acting is even less convincing in this one than any other. With how the main charaters were reacting to the events in the movie, I really didn't feel they were in danger. Concerned looks...( read more) on faces do not make an movie beliveable.
  • July 26, 2009
    This film is a bit of a bore. I like Zooey Deschanel, so most of my rating goes to her despite her stale performance. Mark Wahlberg has become a decent actor, but this is not one of his better performances. However, I don't think the actors had much to work with here, so I need t...( read more)o be fair. Bad, unoriginal screenplays do happen all too often these days.
    The story revolves around a couple and a little girl of a friend they are watching who are on the run from a natural crisis that presents a large scale threat to humanity.
    There are some creepy moments here and there, but not enough to keep me too interested.
  • May 5, 2009
    This is an interesting film actually, the story is pretty flimsy but its very factual and it could even happen, not to the extend in the film but its possible, as the facts are true.
    Its not very scary or meant to be scary but it is quite spooky and eerie, it does come across pr...( read more)etty well with the atmosphere. People are killing themselves in a zombie like fashion and in all manner of sick ways (the zoo killing being a good one) and it is alittle unnerving to see that.as the story starts to build and you understand what may be happening you do feel a slight chill down your spine, you wonder how you could ever escape from it, it seems impossible and you'd be doomed. The film does convey that chilly disaster feeling very well, but as it goes on it does lack abit of bite.

    The cast are ok, abit wet really, Wahlberg just seems to soft and unfazed by it all haha none one is anything special frankly. There arent too many effects so I cant really comment there. Its an ok film with a cool idea but its lacking something.
    The ending is abit strange too, didnt quite follow, Im guessing the problem starts up in another country?? but a different type or different effect on people, I dunno.
    Not bad.
  • February 7, 2010
    Never let M. Night Shyamalan write a script alone. ever.
  • February 6, 2010
    the worst movie ever made , number 8, according to Empire readers.

    Director/screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan, Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel.
  • February 2, 2010
    If there was anything worse than less than half a star, I'd give it that.
  • February 2, 2010
    This was just weird...
  • February 1, 2010
    M. Night has done better movies but this was almost up there with the rest of them, kind of made me talk to the grass so they wouldn't kill me.

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  • PatienceSmatience
    February 9, 2009
    If I judge this movie strictly by the trailer, and as someone who hasn't had the "pleasure" of seeing it, I'd have to say that the movie looks VERY interesting and THAT it'll definitely be great.

    Unfortunately, I have ACTUALLY watched this movie...Now, the only thing I have to, or CAN, say is that "the trailer is EXTREMELY deceiving."...An itriguing trailer doesn't justify a bullshit movie...I love our planet very much, but this movie doesn't make me want to save the Earth or "appreciate" it more. If anything, I now want to destroy the Earth, simply because it is inhabited by people who may actually like this "movie."
  • riseandfall2000
    November 17, 2008
    well my opinion about this movie it was really good but there should be other end and good solution for that problem :) i loved the end thought and they should keep away the kids from death next time and i think theres other part of this , the most horror movie was the ring and its still on the top of my fav :)
    have fun all
  • raechello
    October 29, 2008
    I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY THE DVD!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
  • perfectgentlemn
    October 25, 2008
    Creepy concept, ok movie, but confusing... This musta been a book before it was a movie. There are better movies to waste 90 mins on... ;-) Enjoy.
  • lahlahlahlaa
    October 10, 2008
    I don't care if you think it was crap or not.

    I'm not messing with plants anymore. They might make me run myself over with a brush hog.
  • lahlahlahlaa
    October 10, 2008
    I don't care if any of you think it was crap or not.

    I'm not messing with plants anymore. They might make me run myself over with a brush hog.
  • Aritosgold
    October 8, 2008
    This movie reminds me of 28-Days Later
  • hhb08
    September 24, 2008
    It was ok in the beginning but I didn't like the end

    and that something >>>>>>

    What is it?????

    I don't recommend anyone to see it



  • ahmadkhleel
    September 5, 2008
    relly not so good!!
  • rbevanx
    September 4, 2008
    What a terrible film. I have never been so bored watching a film. AVOID THIS FILM

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