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ZiggingZebraFeb 3, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I begin, I just want to say if you don’t like M. Night movies, you might not like this one. I love nearly all of his movies. He’s my favorite director. I’m aware that some may not like his style, but I love it, even with ideas I’m not completely sure of from the trailer.

That brings me to the trailer for this film. When I saw the trailer for the first time, I was a little underwhelmed. I saw the elements of what an M. Night movie, but I felt like I was missing something. Ironically, what I found was that it wasn’t what was missing, it was everything that was there. It’s a simple concept that’s more horrifying to think about than to watch on screen — unless you jump into story head first. It starts quickly, so you have to choose to go with it from the beginning, but once you do go with it, there’s a lot of dread to be found. It’s classic M. Night writing as well, where it seems more like he’s writing a book than a movie and that’s what makes his movies the most interesting to me. Yes, this is adapted from a book, but M. Night’s writing style is paperback, maybe even a little comic-booky. Once you let yourself believe there are people in this world that can predict an apocalypse, everything falls into place, but you won’t be massaged into it. For better of for worse, this has been his style. And yes, you can say there’s a “twist” in the film, but I won’t spoil that. Make the choice.… Expand

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alanpotter17Feb 5, 2023

É bem verdade que, por ser uma adaptação, a construção do roteiro foi facilitada para que Shyamalan pudesse fazer o seu filme, e de certo modo ele consegue extrair o máximo dentro das limitações da história, temos aqui um filme muitoÉ bem verdade que, por ser uma adaptação, a construção do roteiro foi facilitada para que Shyamalan pudesse fazer o seu filme, e de certo modo ele consegue extrair o máximo dentro das limitações da história, temos aqui um filme muito competente.
Em primeiro lugar, as interpretações estão todas muito boas, especialmente da família, conseguem passar com veracidade a sensação de medo (destaque para a menina, que achado). Daí pra frente a simbologia referente à religião e ao fato de serem um casal gay soa até simples, mas dignamente apresentada. Os arcos estão amarrados, as motivações são claras e objetivas, o filme flui, não tem um tempo excessivo.
Por possibilitar discussões que vão além do seu material, este é um filme do Shy que já entra entre meus favoritos e me atiçou a conhecer o livro. Filmaço.… Expand

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BigL78Feb 4, 2023

Shyamalans best work in years and Dave Bautistas performance was exceptional. A genuinely tense thriller that had me on the edge of my seat and remained thought provoking hours after leaving the cinema

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tremaultFeb 6, 2023

Par for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I wasPar for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I was afraid of. This was tastefully done and very emotional.… Expand

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GLADIADORFeb 5, 2023

Um bom suspense com uma leve pitada de tensão, batem a porta é muito competente em fazer a gente se importar com a familia do filme, apesar de alguns flashback fora de tempo

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TomMondayFeb 11, 2023

It’s not bad. If this were a first film from a new director, people would hail it as genius. But because the movie bears some of M’s perennial questionable techniques (too many close-ups, fool’s logic, etc.), it’s hard to see the picture asIt’s not bad. If this were a first film from a new director, people would hail it as genius. But because the movie bears some of M’s perennial questionable techniques (too many close-ups, fool’s logic, etc.), it’s hard to see the picture as anything but a solid entry in the director’s workmanlike mid-career.… Expand

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iCampoRamilFeb 8, 2023

Recomiendo no ver el tráiler, llama mucho la atención la incertidumbre que genera, no sabes de qué va el rollo, el porqué está pasando las cosas. Cuando descubres el trasfondo y te planteas tú mismo el enigma, te va a molar.

· Cosas buenas:Recomiendo no ver el tráiler, llama mucho la atención la incertidumbre que genera, no sabes de qué va el rollo, el porqué está pasando las cosas. Cuando descubres el trasfondo y te planteas tú mismo el enigma, te va a molar.

· Cosas buenas: la incertidumbre y su trasfondo, todo cobra sentido. Las interpretaciones son muy buenas, el uso del sonido y de la música acompaña muy guay. Algunos planos y zooms muy Shyamalan.
· Cosas malas: se me hace demasiado correcta, le falta algo de riesgo, un giro de Shyamalan. Mola porque tú mismo reflexionas, pero luego se cierra a la no interpretación. Molaría que la dejasen algo más abierta.
· Conclusión: merece la pena verla, pero como ya dije, no recomiendo ver el tráiler e ir en completa ignorancia, te va a molar la presentación de la idea, luego una vez se "calma" todo, puede que se te haga algo lentilla, pero acaba mereciendo la pena.… Expand

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MattyIce34Feb 3, 2023

Some flashbacks and clunky M. Night dialogue hold back the tension, but Bautista continues to choose interesting projects. Mostly enjoyed this, Shyamalan’s best film since The Visit.

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ALAMLEDPFeb 9, 2023

In M Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin, a peaceful family vacation is disrupted by four mysterious visitors, each wielding elaborate medieval weapons. Dave Bautista stars as one of the strangers, who demands entry into Eric (JonathanIn M Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin, a peaceful family vacation is disrupted by four mysterious visitors, each wielding elaborate medieval weapons. Dave Bautista stars as one of the strangers, who demands entry into Eric (Jonathan Groff) and Andrew's (Ben Aldridge) holiday home, along with their adopted daughter Wen (Kristen Cui). Despite their reluctance, the strangers eventually gain entry and explain to the family that they must sacrifice one of their own to save the rest of humanity. Through this taut and suspenseful home invasion thriller, Shyamalan creates an atmosphere of existential dread, as the family must decide whether or not to trust the strangers' motives. Adapted from Paul Tremblay's novel, Knock at the Cabin is a gripping, efficient picture with a captivating performance from Bautista.
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En Knock at the Cabin de M Night Shyamalan, cuatro visitantes misteriosos interrumpen unas tranquilas vacaciones familiares, cada uno empuñando elaboradas armas medievales. Dave Bautista interpreta a uno de los extraños, que exige entrar en la casa de vacaciones de Eric (Jonathan Groff) y Andrew (Ben Aldridge), junto con su hija adoptiva Wen (Kristen Cui). A pesar de su desgana, los extraños finalmente logran entrar y le explican a la familia que deben sacrificar a uno de los suyos para salvar al resto de la humanidad. A través de este tenso y lleno de suspenso, Shyamalan crea una atmósfera de terror existencial, ya que la familia debe decidir si confiar o no en los motivos de los extraños. Adaptada de la novela de Paul Tremblay, Knock at the Cabin es una imagen apasionante y eficiente con una actuación cautivadora de Bautista.… Expand

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KyleWaitFeb 12, 2023

In a psychological horror film set in the present day, we find an array of shots throughout the film that commend Shyamalan’s skill for tension and buildup, accompanied by unique angles of scenes and potentially symbolic, quicker shots. WhileIn a psychological horror film set in the present day, we find an array of shots throughout the film that commend Shyamalan’s skill for tension and buildup, accompanied by unique angles of scenes and potentially symbolic, quicker shots. While it’s not entirely concrete as to how this family was chosen for the events in the movie, the audience is left to decide on why what happens, happens. The answer to this question ultimately comes down to perception; the proof of the clashing viewpoints is vague enough for the viewers where it could really go either way. One thing that is clear in the entire film is that the power of manipulation and coercion is ever present throughout, which leads the audience to constantly doubt itself. Although this film has religious undertones, it certainly deals with psychological and emotional manipulation and how it can factor into some very intense and somewhat believable decision-making, possibly leaving its audience with some self-reflection, especially in a case where no matter what decision is made, it will not fully favor the one making it.… Expand

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jonathan1818Feb 13, 2023

One of the latest best films by M. Night shlamayan. Good scenery, characters and atmosphere just as its director knows how to do

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dharma2Mar 5, 2023

Knock at the Cabin is M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, and it's his usual forte. If you are a fan, you will be intrigued. Other viewers may be perplexed on what the fuss is all about, as many viewers just weren't there during Night's 'heyday'.

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ArianmovieFeb 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a good and entertaining movie, for me the theme of the movie was cool and impressive, but one of the flaws of the movie in my opinion was the type of death of the four members of the group, which I think would have been more beautiful if each of them had died in a different way.… Expand

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triadneMar 15, 2023

Par for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I wasPar for the course for an M Night Shyamalan movie. I actually really enjoyed this. Maybe I just really enjoy watching Dave Bautista. I was thankful that they didn't rely on gratuitous gore to get the point across, that's the main thing I was afraid of. This was tastefully done and very emotional.

Also, I'd like to beg the question, why does a Shyamalan movie always have to have some 'twist' to it? Sure, I expect the movie to give me food for thought but is there some secret surprising 'twist' to the story? I didn't get that impression from the trailers and the movie didn't seem to be suggesting one and I just enjoyed each moment for what it was. In the end, I was satisfied with the way it went, regardless of whether or not I already knew the end or guessed the end or didn't guess it.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticApr 10, 2023

M. Night has shown the ability to make a film that captivates, shocks, keeps us guessing, and in some cases leaves us scratching our heads with how terrible it is. When it comes to Knock at the Cabin he plays it safe and what we get is aM. Night has shown the ability to make a film that captivates, shocks, keeps us guessing, and in some cases leaves us scratching our heads with how terrible it is. When it comes to Knock at the Cabin he plays it safe and what we get is a solid film that fits somewhere in the middle of his catalog. 7/10 a B… Expand