M Night's first three films were very,very good(including Signs)...first time i saw Village i felt ripped off,then i came to appreciate it more...Lady in the water sucked(but my kids actually like it)....The Happening was pure garbage.
I won't be going to see Air Bender.
M.Nights decline has been steady and consistent at least, LOL.
It's like he's tanking.
I have no explanation how a writer/director can make three excellent films in a row and then proceed to roll out four films that amount to crap.
I don't think he's a hack(as you referenced Chap), the writing has dropped off thats for sure,although the premise of The Happening was promising. I don't know,if i had to narrow it down to whats been the worst thing about his recent films... it's his writing of the dialogue,which facillitates bad acting,which amounts to unwatchable.
His directing in terms of composition and craft is still good quality,but you hardly even notice it because the rest of it is so bad.
Its too bad,i used to look forward to his films.
