I don't even know what caused this to get an R-rating. So why were there numerous times where this movie used strategies seen in PG-13 horror flicks? Every time there was anything close to violence or gore, the camera cuts away. It's not restricted by a PG-13 rating like so many other horror movies from cowardly/greedy studios (looking at you M3gan). I don't understand why he takes this route with Knock at the Cabin. Tame and mild are not words I would use to describe any other Shyamalan movie. Having each character just speak about themselves for what amounted to a handful of minutes, was the worst. In order to avoid a Spoiler Tag I will not go into detail, but there was ZERO FILMED backstory to any of the important characters, and the filming of the backstories (and getting to know at least a little about each of them) was NECESSARY / paramount for this film to work. The fact that it falls SOOOO short of being so, is truly a shame, and makes me wonder if he will really ever reach the heights of another 'The Sixth Sense'. With The Cabin At the End of the World (which was the source material for Knock at the Cabin), he even started off with more than half of the recipe for something amazing. So is the case with his latest offering, Knock at the Cabin. ![]() The problem with this, is that because of his seemingly genuine affability and because of the one or two good films he has made, I always feel as if he has it in him to create something exceptional, and time and time and again I think that the 'next one' will BE the one. In addition to being a seemingly likeable person, he made one or two really great films (at least one, for sure) and for some reason that just adds to his likeability. he just seems like a good guy and someone who I would like to have as a neighbor maybe. 7/10.įor some reason, despite a few bombs, I've always rooted for M. Still though, the first 9/10 of the movie are a pretty damn good time and are well worth your dollar. Everyone is afraid they might offend the 1% so the 99% miss out. It's very disappointing but it's sadly where we are in the world of film. To get the movie made they were obviously told they would have to change that. The book has such a thought-provoking and interesting ending. ![]() Where the film let me down was the ending. Because much like a lot of religion it doesn't make a lick of sense. It's at this point that you simply must turn your brain off to logic to get through the rest of the film. Then we are let in on what is going on and things become particularly interesting. We don't know what is going on and everything seems very strange and is not making a lot of sense. 'Knock at the Cabin' isn't perfect, but it's certainly a fun ride. It's no wonder we can't have nice things. People want original content but then destroy it every time it comes along. And he tends to get a lot of flack for them sadly. Night Shyamalan continues to give us interesting and original stories. I would score this a 6/10 and recommend seeing it once. Unfortunately, this movie needed more twists and turns, which is a strange problem for a M. The conclusion is straightforward and you know what's going to happen and how. They definitely could have been better executed to highlight the situation the parents were in. The kill scenes themselves needed more gore and intensity. I didn't really care what happened to those characters (the decisions were too easy to make for the family). However, the characters backstories needed to be more developed, more like The Stand, before they all met at the cabin. It's too bad because the cinematography and camera angles are very good and Dave Bautista delivers an outstanding performance. The storyline and characters in this picture had a lot of potential but unfortunately, every situation is straightforward and predictable, all the way to the final scene. Night Shyamalan (Signs) and stars Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), Ben Aldridge (Our Girl), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Jupiter Ascending), Jonathan Groff (The Matrix: Resurrection) and Abby Quinn (After the Wedding). Will the family let everyone die, will they save the world or is it all an elaborate game being played by four psychopaths? As previously referenced, this picture is directed by M. ![]() As time runs down the family sees the death and destruction the visitors promised. They are visited and captured by four individuals who come out of the woods with an ultimatum.one of the three must die at the hands of the other two or the world will end. The storyline follows two men and their daughter on vacation at a cabin in the woods. Night Shyamalan picture my wife and I caught at an A24 Advance Screening last night.
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