Watching this a second time knowing the "twist" makes the movie a pretty different experience. I enjoyed it the first time, still enjoyed it this time, but I can't help but feel we were really close to something I could have loved. Ultimately, that's the Shyamalan curse.
Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend
Shout by Cory CopelandVIP 5BlockedParent2023-02-20T18:42:09Z
M. Night Shyamalan is actually a magician disguised as a director! I say this because when you watch a magic act, you know what you are watching is not real. You know the goal is to fool you. The magician wants to ultimately insult your intelligence and make you question reality. M Night has similar motives in his movies. He takes obscure and unique situations to get you initially invested, takes you on a ride, and pulls the rug from under your feet. Most of the time, the ending doesn't really make sense and you question whether or not you enjoyed the movie. For better or worse, people talk about M Nights movie, discussing his "magic trick".
"Knock at the Cabin" is a clever magic trick. I know I want to watch this movie again to appreciate the magic trick of this movie! Is it his best trick or movie? I don't think so, but I enjoyed the ride!
Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend