Mark Wahlberg

So, in my review of The Happening, I mention that Mark Wahlberg “regresses to the novice we saw in Boogie Nights.” His performance is just that bad. I didn’t blame him; rather, I attributed his poor work to M. Night Shyamalan’s shoddy direction. But as my girlfriend points out, “He sort of has Keanu Reeves syndrome. You know, he’s got a limited range.”

For example, we have concern:

Then, we have anger:

Finally, we have…bemusement? Frustration? I’m not sure which this is supposed to be. “Purse lipped,” perhaps:*

*For the record, Beth called this look “Hot.” But, y’know, I don’t think I can get away with that.