Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 11, 2015
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dharmaSep 26, 2015
Welcome back, M Night Shyamalan! It's been almost 15 years since your last great film. Many crowned you as the next Hitchcock and you let that into your head. The result: almost a decade of crap fest, culminating with the abysmal AfterWelcome back, M Night Shyamalan! It's been almost 15 years since your last great film. Many crowned you as the next Hitchcock and you let that into your head. The result: almost a decade of crap fest, culminating with the abysmal After Earth. Enter Jason Blum, low budget producer extraordinaire, and a lot of your own money, and voila! A great film, well acted, scary as hell but comedic in parts. All the casts were great and again, like the Sixth Sense, a heartfelt message at the end. Hopefully, we don't have to wait for another decade before another masterpiece. Bravo.. Expand
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QishereSep 14, 2015
I'm here to tell you that this is more than a "comeback" for Shyalaman. It is an original Horror film that uses the "found footage" vehicle with such an singular storyline that you remain on tenterhooks until the surprise twist at the end.I'm here to tell you that this is more than a "comeback" for Shyalaman. It is an original Horror film that uses the "found footage" vehicle with such an singular storyline that you remain on tenterhooks until the surprise twist at the end. Cast perfectly, the talented older (the actress who plays NANA is an accomplished Broadway actress) and younger actors all so honest and believable you never question all that is keeping you on the edge of your seat. Don't walk---Run to see this movie and please, don't see this movie with your grandparents!! Expand
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WheelzFourReelzSep 15, 2015
With a solid script, some genuinely funny and creepy moments, and great characters, The Visit proves that Shyamalan hasn't been completely lost in the sea of garbage that is his filmography.
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NinthDoctorGuySep 27, 2015
This was my first experience with M. Night Shyamalan as a filmmaker, avoiding his other films due to the severe critical backlash they received (The Last Airbender, After Earth, etc.), so I don't have anything against the writer/directorThis was my first experience with M. Night Shyamalan as a filmmaker, avoiding his other films due to the severe critical backlash they received (The Last Airbender, After Earth, etc.), so I don't have anything against the writer/director going in. Before viewing, I had looked at RottenTomatoes and IMDb for ratings and they were alright, enough to get me to go see the film. So, what did I think?

I really enjoyed The Visit. It was a great time and is one of my favorite movies of the year, maybe from the last two years. There was that creepy essence from the grandparents, but then there was humor from Tyler that kind of made the movie a balance. The actors were great, the scenes were creepy, the writing was top form, and the directing was like no other. Even if you have a grudge against M. Night Shyamalan after his late films, you may be able to forgive him when you see his latest flick.
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rusenaliSep 14, 2015
I can't say i have forgiven Shyamalan but i can say this movie started the healing process. The Visit has good casting, a nice plot twist and fine acting. I'm not sure about his directing though. Unnecessary scare-jumps and scenes seem to beI can't say i have forgiven Shyamalan but i can say this movie started the healing process. The Visit has good casting, a nice plot twist and fine acting. I'm not sure about his directing though. Unnecessary scare-jumps and scenes seem to be pathetic fillings to make the movie over 90 minutes. Also, i think there were many redundant attempts to make audience laugh but there were enough laughter for me to say it is a horror/comedy movie. But if you think found-footage gimmick is old news this movie is only 5/10 for you. Expand
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SquintyReviewsSep 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From Technical perspective, the found footage style worked well with the film and the filmmakers were fierily consistent in maintaining the style throughout. It added an extra layer of experience for the viewers of the children, and combined with a good use of environment (tight confining crawl spaces, sprawling fog shrouded farm land), enhancing the horror and humour elements, the technical were pretty solid.

The Characters worked well, each actor pulling of a stellar performance, particularly Deanna Dunagan as Doris; you can tell she was having a blast playing her role. The older girl was the least enjoyable, coming across as perhaps a bit to pretentious, but that could be purposeful, possibly a mild self-parody at some filmmakers in general.

Narrative wise this was perhaps one of M. Night. Shyamalan’s tighter stories; there was the absence of the inexplicable plot holes that existed in some of his other films (Signs for example) or a weak climax (The Village for another example); the plot progression flowed well enough, and though it took a bit of a slow start in the beginning, it did use that slow start to establish the two protagonists well.

The manipulation of tension was one of the stronger parts of the film. A sense of “will it or wont it” sinisterism that purveys some of the scenes, like the one where the protagonists are playing under the porch when they are suddenly beset upon by their rather creepily scuttling grandma only to have her pop out after them from under the porch after them and proclaim in an amused manner that she was just playing. It turned the moment of tension and jump scare into a moment of playful eccentricity, making it more a “what the Fay Dunaway was that?!” type of scene, but in a good way. This sentiment is carried out throughout the film, and keeps the sense of slightly skewed tension well.

while the film does have its flaws here and there, it’s an enjoyable watch with some good tension, great acting, and decent cinematography. One of Shyamalan’s better films as of late.
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DeathXonSep 27, 2015
Normally I hear about M. Night Shyamalan being a very predictable, awful director. Sure, maybe he's made a few bad movies before. The Visit in my opinion is a solid horror movie. Not the best, not the worst, but worth a see definitely. MaybeNormally I hear about M. Night Shyamalan being a very predictable, awful director. Sure, maybe he's made a few bad movies before. The Visit in my opinion is a solid horror movie. Not the best, not the worst, but worth a see definitely. Maybe I'm being a little biased because it plays to my fears of creepy old people. The actors do a fairly well job, even the kids. Except the boy rapping, I found it cringeworthy at best. Sound is a key part in this movie that make it especially creepy. This movie has those pesky jumpscares so prepare to **** your breeches and laugh about it afterwards while having a mini heart attack. Overall, it's a horrible movie worthy of a watch even if you're a horror movie elitist. Expand
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alexa417Sep 28, 2015
It's not Shyamalan's best film, but its a solid return from the director.

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DanBurritoSep 19, 2015
There were a few gross scenes mostly involving adult diapers but I enjoyed it for the most part. It was really well made and I liked how it was made to look like filmed footage. The kids were really good especially for kid actors. There wereThere were a few gross scenes mostly involving adult diapers but I enjoyed it for the most part. It was really well made and I liked how it was made to look like filmed footage. The kids were really good especially for kid actors. There were a lot of laughs to be had as well as some good jump scares. I enjoyed it, it's a big improvement on the last airbender. If you're a horror-comedy fan, you'll like it. Expand
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analogkid280Sep 23, 2015
This movie is definitely worth seeing. It is my fave of the found footage films I think since Blair Witch 1. I think the movie made me partially blind though. I never want to see old lady butt like that ever again. I am scarred for life.
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NickLikesMoviesSep 29, 2015
An extremely fun movie. The comedy hits hard, and the scares are well-executed. Solid performances, and a solid script prove that M. Night Shyamalan still has stuff to offer.
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vicyamusicgreatSep 12, 2015
Shyalaman has gotten a bad rap for too long. This is another fine effort. The cast of brother-sister gifted kids is terrific, and the grandfather is more than sufficiently scary. Though the actress of the grandmother seems to have been inShyalaman has gotten a bad rap for too long. This is another fine effort. The cast of brother-sister gifted kids is terrific, and the grandfather is more than sufficiently scary. Though the actress of the grandmother seems to have been in other similar movies, it does not detract too much from her creepiness. Expand
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NShep53Sep 14, 2015
The Visit is a return to form by M. Night Shyamalan and it is a movie that is worth the watch. It is funny at times but also pretty creepy (but never over-the-top scary). Yes some parts can be a little "dopey" but the movie actually has aThe Visit is a return to form by M. Night Shyamalan and it is a movie that is worth the watch. It is funny at times but also pretty creepy (but never over-the-top scary). Yes some parts can be a little "dopey" but the movie actually has a surprising amount of drama in it too and it works very well. Deanna Dunagan is amazing as the grandma. Go watch The Visit because it deserves your attention. Expand
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JurassicParkFanSep 12, 2015
Creepy, funny, and a great comeback for M. Night. he should do the low budget horror movies. The Kids steal the show, the found footage makes sense and the grandma is creepy. I highly recommend this movie to people who are fans of horror movies.
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JoellemmJun 17, 2016
Critics are a little harsh on this one. Yes the plot and themes of the film lack originality, but the execution of them does not.

Shyamalan's self-aware writing manages to add doses of appropriate humour to this otherwise tense and, at
Critics are a little harsh on this one. Yes the plot and themes of the film lack originality, but the execution of them does not.

Shyamalan's self-aware writing manages to add doses of appropriate humour to this otherwise tense and, at some points, horrifying film. It has characters that are not over-the-top, yet have their own tropes that relate well to the premise, adding perfectly to the density of the plot. Regarding horror, it seems to have just the right balance; its not jump-scare after jump-scare, its not full of ridiculously gruesome scenes, but nor does it force you to to stare at nothingness for five minutes hoping for just something interesting (a common problem in found footage films).

Its a good found footage film for once. In fact good horror films in general are hard to find. This however, is a good horror film.
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youlouzOct 2, 2015
Poor acting but brilliantly written

There were a few actors in specific that were very bad such as the boy and girl, but the concept is brilliant and there are some major plot twists.
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AcaciaSep 30, 2015
Four of us went to see this movie and four of us really enjoyed it. I was hoping for the best for M. Night Shyamalan since he really could use a hit. The whole idea of using grandparents to be the focus of a horror movie is brilliant. TheFour of us went to see this movie and four of us really enjoyed it. I was hoping for the best for M. Night Shyamalan since he really could use a hit. The whole idea of using grandparents to be the focus of a horror movie is brilliant. The circumstances are a bit hard to believe, but whatever. The kids are meeting the grandparents for the first time and have no idea what to expect. Nana and Pop Pop are just eccentric enough to throw the kids for a bit of a loop, but hey, it's Nana and Pop Pop! They're just old, right? There are a couple of fun scares and lots of creepiness to keep your interest. Not your typical horror movie at all. But, we thought it was worth seeing. Expand
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Sidd_Movie_BuffOct 26, 2015
The Visit is written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Ed Oxenbould, Olivia DeJonge, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, and Kathryn Hahn.

The Visit revolves around two siblings, Becca(Olivia DeJonge) and Tyler(Ed Oxenbould), on
The Visit is written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Ed Oxenbould, Olivia DeJonge, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, and Kathryn Hahn.

The Visit revolves around two siblings, Becca(Olivia DeJonge) and Tyler(Ed Oxenbould), on their trip to met their estranged grandparents who they never previously had met. As they reach they are given a rather straight forward rule by their grandmother(Deanna Dungan), Don't stay up later than 9:30. Since the kids do, all hell breaks loose as they view some of the strangest things humans can ever do from their elderly grandparents.

Shyamalan IS a great writer/director. He crafted a highly suspenseful and psychological thriller in the Sixth Sense. A emotional thrill ride for Unbreakable(My favorite of his). And, finally a pitch perfect atmosphere for Signs. This dude knows how to make movies. Though he's had more misses than hits, but he is persistent. I got to say his persistence payed off, big time.

This movie was great! I was entertained the entire time. Shyamalan placed a close to flawless script in motion with taut, suspenseful thrills that grabs hold and never really lets go. That was marketed in the trailer. What wasn't marketed was the sheer hilarity of the script. I had a feeling that this would be a spoof on horror movies and I was right. The black comedy in this movie is untouchable and is thoroughly enthralling. Along with the thrills and comedy comes with a lot of thick emotional heft which was lacking in his past few entries. Finally the script offered realistic dialogue with little to no use of modern day jump scares with a twist so powerful it'll leave you breathless.

On to the performances. The comedy in this movie is entirely credited to Ed Oxenbould. His instant out burst of rap are contagious. Not to mention his grade A sarcasm and charm should definitely land his a Golden Globe nod if not an Oscar. He was Mother Julia Roberts Good. He was the best part of this movie. A close second is Dianna Dungan. She was creepy, menacing, sympathetic and sweet all rolled into one beautiful performance. Although I didn't find documentarian Olivia Dejonge as entertaining as Dungan and Oxenbould, she added a certain depth to the movie as she and Oxenbould get over their personal phobias.

As for negatives I had one minor one that snowballed into a big one. It's the over exaggeration of insanity of the grandparents' part. It was tolerable at first but then became tedious to watch nearing the end as they started to resemble real horror icons. Alas it slayed a close to perfect movie.

The Visit is an extremely enjoyable entry into Shyamalan's filmography that ranks up to Signs and close to The Sixth Sense. I highly recommend a watch if one is looking for a comedy and a thriller but can only buy one ticket. The Visit gets an 8/10 or an A-.This movie is truly a welcome Visit from Shyamalan and a true end of summer treat
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annbdOct 20, 2018
By second watch I was still captured by The Visit. I love it as a thriller with horror motives. The Visit is an example of how a film of this genre should look like. It started happy, slowly and continued to develop smoothly. There was timeBy second watch I was still captured by The Visit. I love it as a thriller with horror motives. The Visit is an example of how a film of this genre should look like. It started happy, slowly and continued to develop smoothly. There was time to adapt to the normal environment when suddenly the features of the strange, the abnormal, that characterize the thrillers, gradually fill the movie with a mystery. Well made. Expand
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Sapra6Sep 11, 2015
I think it is a good blend between comedy and Horror.The cast really did well,mainly Ed Oxenbould was amazing in this movie.As the movie is a blend don't look at it as either comedy or Horror.
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fool0117Sep 11, 2015
This movie was all over the place and I loved it. It is described as a "Horror" and "Comedy" but it's neither, much as the Village wasn't really a horror film. There are hit and miss moments with some of the humor but it all adds to theThis movie was all over the place and I loved it. It is described as a "Horror" and "Comedy" but it's neither, much as the Village wasn't really a horror film. There are hit and miss moments with some of the humor but it all adds to the strange, original, atmosphere of the movie.Also, the actors all do a wonderful job. Expand
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LamontRaymondSep 15, 2015
I was so pleasantly surprised by this film. It's elegantly told, and has an awesome twist. Nothing about this film is cheap, and the kids are really impressive actors.
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TheQuietGamerFeb 2, 2016
A hilarious horror-comedy that makes up for it's lack of frights with plenty of weirdness. It even does gross out horror right. The best part of all is that all of it's pieces are held together by a respectable human element and believableA hilarious horror-comedy that makes up for it's lack of frights with plenty of weirdness. It even does gross out horror right. The best part of all is that all of it's pieces are held together by a respectable human element and believable characters.

Regret, anger, and a message of letting go give this horror a bit of heart to go along with it's scares. It's just too bad it's scares aren't actually scary. Then again, maybe it isn't too bad. Even without delivering frights the film manages to maintain tension thanks to it's special brand of weirdness and the constant feeling that things aren't just right. The found-footage style has been done to death at this point in horror movies, but Shyamalan makes it feel fresh and, most importantly, relevant to the plot.

The humor aspect of the film cannot go unrecognized. It's laugh out loud funny at times and goes a log way to making the film feel more believable. Part of what makes it so funny isn't just the crazy weird and disgusting things that happen onscreen; it's the way the characters react to it. Their reactions and responses are believable, adding to the sense of humor. Also, the two young actors are incredible.

So are the older ones. They commit to the level of craziness onscreen with the utmost of devotion. There is something scary about this movie, it's how good these people are at portraying crazy people.

It's got humor, heart, tension, and a lot of weirdness. All of that helps the film overcome the fact that it really isn't all that scary. It also helps that it manages to avoid a significant amount of the leaps in logic often found in horror movies. These kids act like real people in a really dangerous and frightening situation. Yes, they occasionally commit the boneheaded moments that have lead to the piles of bodies we've seen in horror movies over the years (don't go in there stupid!), but this still ranks amongst the most believable horror movies I've ever seen. Another point in it's favor.

This visit gets a 9.4/10 from me.
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horcrux2007Sep 12, 2015
The Visit manages to do two great things: it breaks the losing streak Shyamalan has been having for over a decade, and it manages to continue a winning streak for 2015 horror. The Visit is about two siblings who visit their estrangedThe Visit manages to do two great things: it breaks the losing streak Shyamalan has been having for over a decade, and it manages to continue a winning streak for 2015 horror. The Visit is about two siblings who visit their estranged grandparents for a week while the girl, Becca, films a documentary about their stay. After a few strange encounters, they realize something is seriously wrong with their hosts. Although it wasn't as terrifying as Unfriended or It Follows, The Visit is the most fun I've had watching a horror movie in the theater. You'll be laughing your ass off through laced fingers; it's just as thrilling as it is funny. The movie perfectly punctuates every intense scene with some witty dialog from the kids. I smell a comeback for a once-acclaimed director, and the first step is with the wickedly fun The Visit. Expand
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smithf2015Sep 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From a guy who loves Director M. Night Shyamalan, Blum's horror work, & Horror-Doc style film-making, this was certainly an original piece of work in all aspects! For once a Docu-Style horror/comedy-thriller that isn't really about possession, or some kind of dark entity...it is literally what it is...a 94 minute feature of wacko's who are so literal you don't even know it's believable! I am very picky with horror-comedy (preferring Wes Craven's Scream quadrilogy as an amazing example of a perfect horror/comedy-thriller). This feature does an amazing job with character development (which some of these types of horrors lack), cinematography/framing for a modern docu-horror piece, amazing acting, an original story-line that isn't completely predictable at a least 50/50 ratio, & the running time of the feature was well used! Didn't feel too long, but not too short either! Of course M. Night's dazzling twist was completely unexpected and brilliant!

I appreciate M. Night trying something new with working on a piece with one of the top horror filmmakers/producers of this century right now, and completely hitting this genre out of the ballpark & completely owning up to the docu-style horror industry, not just living up to modern viewer standards, but also getting a descent round of applause from some of the critics. It could've been a little more frightening but hey, for what it was, I was still on the edge of my seat throughout the last 45 minutes of the feature, while still laughing & cringing at times. I give this feature so much credit from someone who is more of a fan of true serious horror, than dark comedy thrillers but this one blew it out of the ballpark.

Go get your friends/loved one, go to the theaters with an open mind, sit back, relax your thoughts, and just enjoy the roller coaster ride. You won't regret it! You will be laughing, cringing, jumping at times, asking yourself questions, and the most important of all you will be at the edge of your seat!!! It just gives you this horrible feeling and makes you feel awful with all the emotions this movie spits at you!! 9/10!!!
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j1trainOct 1, 2015
The twist works in this ridiculously fun and genuinely scary M. Night Shyamalan thriller. The mockumentary style doesn't always play well, but it's a great way into the relationship between the two young stars and a welcome tweak of theThe twist works in this ridiculously fun and genuinely scary M. Night Shyamalan thriller. The mockumentary style doesn't always play well, but it's a great way into the relationship between the two young stars and a welcome tweak of the "found footage" genre. Deanna Dunagan steals the show as the creepy Nana who crawls through the house at night, but 14-year-old Ed Oxenbould comes close as Tyler. The film falls apart in its final 5 minutes when the horror subsides and it throws in one dose of drama and a final dose of comedy. The mix of horror and humour works well throughout most of the film, but once The Visit becomes all-out scary-movie, it should have stayed there. Expand
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kuehnauSep 29, 2015
A slow burner, you have to be able to tolerate the sluggish pace at which the movie goes. I think they want to make it feel like a horror/paranormal movie, but ultimately boils down to a slasher film.

It's not the worst movie I've seen and
A slow burner, you have to be able to tolerate the sluggish pace at which the movie goes. I think they want to make it feel like a horror/paranormal movie, but ultimately boils down to a slasher film.

It's not the worst movie I've seen and I didn't regret seeing the film. I just wish there was more substance to the movie. Further, the whole "found footage" genre fad of movies is starting to become especially stale. They do it in a good, stable way, but the reality is, this story could have been told without any of the nonsense.
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VaxkangSep 13, 2015
This movie is under-rated score-wise. it deserves a higher rating (even though the rating isn't too bad but it should be higher). The movie is intense, creepy and the crowd who attended all seemed to be into it full-bore and creeped out. OneThis movie is under-rated score-wise. it deserves a higher rating (even though the rating isn't too bad but it should be higher). The movie is intense, creepy and the crowd who attended all seemed to be into it full-bore and creeped out. One of the better scary movies I have seen in quite some time. Expand
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SzenNov 24, 2015
Intense, smart and beautiful in it's simplicity, "The Visit" is a grand return from M. Night Shyamalan and proves that he is a master of the thriller genre.
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TrilobiteGSep 13, 2015
An exciting blend of horror and comedy. The Visit has trouble shifting tones at certain points, but when it wants to be funny, it's laugh out loud hilarious and when it wants to be scary, it can be scary. There should be a better 50/50 splitAn exciting blend of horror and comedy. The Visit has trouble shifting tones at certain points, but when it wants to be funny, it's laugh out loud hilarious and when it wants to be scary, it can be scary. There should be a better 50/50 split of the tones but honestly I dug the **** out of this movie. The Kids were great in this film and can act very well, so can the grandparents. What I really admired about this movie is that it always kept you guessing and was very well shot for found footage because the young girl shooting it is very professional since she wants to be a director.The films ending was hands down the best part, very intense and you wanted to know what was happening all at once. A burst of excitements every once in a while leading up to that was magnificent. Really recommend checking this one out, and I hope M Night discovers what he can do best from this flick. Expand
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PanchogulJun 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está bien, pero pudo ser mejor, los abuelos en cuestión mostraban una conducta peculiar desde el primer momento, pero es fácil asumir que son personas seniles, luego vemos que las cosas van más allá de ser así, el giro final estuvo bien, pero se quedó simplemente en un "no son sus abuelos" cuando nunca se nos dice de donde salieron estos sujetos, se sabe lo que hicieron con sus abuelos reales, pero de donde salieron nunca queda claro, sin embargo, el final es tierno y conmovedor regalando una buena enseñanza al espectador. Expand
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JPKJul 11, 2019
Welcome Back Mr. Shymalan
Visit may not be perfect, But it’s a satisfying return to form.
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stalniaOct 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a breath of fresh air compared to other films currently in the market. Much praise to the editor for the movie trailer. It was great to see unfamiliar actors which created more mystery as to what was going to unfold. I was hoping for it to not lead to the typical scary phantom. I was skeptical at first when seeing it was going to be filmed from the perspective of one character but glad when there were surprises to different "perspectives" (don't want to give away anything). As usual I expected a twisted knowing who the director was and watching many of his films. For those of you who watched lady in the lake...I believe the two main characters were not as crazy as we were lead to believe. I think that they actually saw the creatures in the water and the two yellow eyes...if it rings a bell to anyone. Its a nice treat for those who have followed this directors work and for those who haven't worth a watch. Expand
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KoljaFeb 19, 2016
This film is a solid performance and underappreciated. Too bad the writer/director's early success seems to overshadow all his later work in eyes of many, but this might be his best film since The Sixth Sense.
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mrmonsterMay 9, 2016
M. Night Shymalan is back! He's not as good as he used to be, but still, he made a good movie. Not a great movie, but a good movie. It had all the parts I usually enjoy in a good found footage movie, along with great villains, but I felt likeM. Night Shymalan is back! He's not as good as he used to be, but still, he made a good movie. Not a great movie, but a good movie. It had all the parts I usually enjoy in a good found footage movie, along with great villains, but I felt like this could have been better. Plus, the last few minutes of the movie were horrible. Nonetheless, any M. Night Shyamalan fan should watch it. Expand
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sanyrubMar 5, 2016
Surprisingly good (given the last projects by this director) horror film. Perfectly crafted to give us a satisfying finale with bigger and deeper outcomes than expected. Led us to believe many different things but not quite what was coming.Surprisingly good (given the last projects by this director) horror film. Perfectly crafted to give us a satisfying finale with bigger and deeper outcomes than expected. Led us to believe many different things but not quite what was coming. Great writing and actually very good performances. Especially from the actor playing the grandmother and the grandson. That kid is a must follow in coming years. Expand
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Buttonmash1973Oct 11, 2018
Another old fashioned thrilling movie where Hansel & Gretel meets it's not your real family members. If you want one of the thinking Halloween movies this season this is it.
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Meth-dudeJun 15, 2018
With decent acting performances, genuinely creepy moments, an interesting story and a surprising twist, The Visit was a fun surprise. Despite it's rather lackluster half hour and the ending's disappointing reveal, The Visit is still a prettyWith decent acting performances, genuinely creepy moments, an interesting story and a surprising twist, The Visit was a fun surprise. Despite it's rather lackluster half hour and the ending's disappointing reveal, The Visit is still a pretty solid movie. Expand
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whaveOct 10, 2022
What a ride. Remember that feeling, that DREAD from your early childhood when you had to run back to the safety of your room through the unlit corridors and rooms of your grandma's old house after a midnight wee? Because who knows what mightWhat a ride. Remember that feeling, that DREAD from your early childhood when you had to run back to the safety of your room through the unlit corridors and rooms of your grandma's old house after a midnight wee? Because who knows what might lurk in between the shapeless shadows? THAT. What I don't get is, why some people say this is a horror comedy. Because it had two lukewarm jokes? Don't mislead the audience. P.S. jumpscares are ALWAYS unnecessary, good horror does not need lame loud sound effects to scare you. This is a good horror, so it could have been skipped... Expand
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CMoviesDec 31, 2015
A magnificent blend of Comedy and Horror. This film delivers some surprisingly amazing suspense, along with some tongue and cheek humor, while a great feel of found footage horror.
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GentM2015Dec 16, 2015
The Visit is a 2015 found footage horror/comedy film written,produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.The film stars Olivia DeJonge,Ed Oxenbould,Deanna Dunagan,Peter McRobbie and Kathryn Hahn.
This movies is about two little kids named
The Visit is a 2015 found footage horror/comedy film written,produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.The film stars Olivia DeJonge,Ed Oxenbould,Deanna Dunagan,Peter McRobbie and Kathryn Hahn.
This movies is about two little kids named Becca and Tyler that head deep into Pennsylvania farm country to meet their maternal grandparents for the first time.They do this so that they can give her mother some time alone with her new boyfriend Miguel so that she can be happy.Everything seems to go well up until the two kids notice their grandparents increasingly strange behaviors day by day and they get more and more concerned as to why these things are happening and what is the meaning behind it all.
The Visit is a return to form for writer/director M. Night Shyamalan as he has done some not-so-good movies recently.In this one though,he decides to do something different and with a small budget he tackles on found footage movies.
This movie is funny,surprisingly,and interesting to a point.The acting is really good in it especially by the two kid actors,Ed Oxenbould who brings the comedy in the movie and makes the experience better,Olivia DeJonge who is the one filming this all and the movie does give a good enough reason as to why she is doing so.Olivia did bring some of the more heartfelt scenes to life and she did it perfectly.
One of the main problems with this movie is that it mixes comedy and horror way to much that at a point you can't even tell if they're joking or being serious anymore cause it sort of plays out as cheesy.The two older actors do a great job but their characters aren't at always at their best.Sometimes they just came out as annoying and/or dumb.
The ending is pretty good and brutal and it does have a little nice twist to it.Ultimately though it does feel like its dragging on for a bit too long but anyways this is a good and a welcome return to form for Shyamalan and I hope he does more movies like this and less big budget ones.
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kittyhawkgrlOct 4, 2015
I was with some that really wanted to see this movie today and I didn't-even though I do like M. Night's movies, I don't like shaky camera movies AT ALL and one review said it was that way. I will say it was better than I thought and quiteI was with some that really wanted to see this movie today and I didn't-even though I do like M. Night's movies, I don't like shaky camera movies AT ALL and one review said it was that way. I will say it was better than I thought and quite funny and I mean for many of us it was laugh out loud funny. That boy turned out to steal the movie and of course like most Night movies did have a twist in the end. I didn't love it but I think it would make a very good rental. The two who played the grandparents did an outstanding acting job for sure!! Expand
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reviewfrom19842Aug 10, 2016
this is a amazing movie...............................................................................................................................
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MonkiReviewsJul 16, 2017
It has faults, but many good parts. It was super scary at times, but other parts felt cheap. The plot twist was great, and was the best part. It is worth a watch.
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LORDtroldemort1Jun 22, 2019
The visit will definitely deliver some satysfying chills, but anyone looking for a proper horror movie might find the visit a little dull.
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akshatmahajanJun 20, 2021
This movie is great comeback for M. Night Shyamalan after giving 2-3 successive disappointing movies. This movie was different and so much creepy.

From day one, you can tell that something isn't right but the suspense keeps on building and
This movie is great comeback for M. Night Shyamalan after giving 2-3 successive disappointing movies. This movie was different and so much creepy.

From day one, you can tell that something isn't right but the suspense keeps on building and you can't tell what is happening until it is revealed.

The most surprising thing about this film is how naturally comedy, suspense, and horror are blended together. Nothing really felt forced or unnatural in acting, pace, or action. Overall, this movie should be given a try. This may prove good experience for you.
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JLauSep 23, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mother just sends her kids to visit their grandparents for the first time without checking that they haven't been murdered and that escaped mental patients aren't posing as them instead. Expand
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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021
While watching this movie I got I wasn't watching a great movie on itself but at the end of it I found all that stuff so entertaining and I loved the ending. It was a good mix of horror and comic moments and I overall enjoyed it. ChildrenWhile watching this movie I got I wasn't watching a great movie on itself but at the end of it I found all that stuff so entertaining and I loved the ending. It was a good mix of horror and comic moments and I overall enjoyed it. Children performances were great, the little boy was fantastic. Expand
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liamexeSep 1, 2022
Although this movie isn't fantastic, it is unquestionably enough. It is original, frightening, and entertaining enough, and sometimes enough is enough.
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RohaldFeb 3, 2023
It's a good movie. It's scary and the plot is believable enough, which is quite rare for horror movies. Also, the two kids are likable enough, not too stupid but not superheroes either.
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