KNOCK AT THE CABIN - Movie Review

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025

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  • @crisppxls
    @crisppxls 2 роки тому +28

    I have a lot of respect for the fact that despite being such a huge name, he's chosen to self fund his more recent movies, to ensure he has full creative control. Apparently he remortgaged his house to fund Glass.

    • @ZUIKMedia
      @ZUIKMedia 2 роки тому +5

      I think he remortgaged his home for The Visit, since people passed on him when After Earth bombed. After The Visit was a success when Blumhouse acquired it, his movies were financed by studios again, along with his company.

    • @atKR1S
      @atKR1S 2 роки тому +7

      It’s cool that his daughter directs with him too. You should watch Servant as well

    • @cablehogue599
      @cablehogue599 Рік тому

      I'm surprised given the success of split. Wasn't that a hit?

  • @williamblakehall5566
    @williamblakehall5566 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you for this! For all your warning caveats, what comes across is that there are ideas kicking around in this movie, and that is enough to encourage me to check it out.

  • @misterpowers5234
    @misterpowers5234 2 роки тому +6

    3 guarantees in life: Death, Taxes, and an M Night moving having a dumb hackneyed twist.

  • @injoyinmyself2018
    @injoyinmyself2018 Рік тому +2

    There's an MNight style, where in the beginning is a mystery then the reveal and the climax.
    The audience is taken on a journey, it's something I don't often see in these modern Hollywood block busters irrespective of the subject matter of the story.

  • @museonrepeat
    @museonrepeat 2 роки тому +36

    i like your take on shyamalan. i think he gets way too much blind hate. at least he’s original and fun :)

    • @awnaur0no919
      @awnaur0no919 2 роки тому +2

      "So, you're tha Oovatar, Ong? You'll help us defeat tha Indian Fire Nation & they machines???"

    • @theowlman7091
      @theowlman7091 2 роки тому +2

      Did you see Lady in the water, the last Airbender, and After earth? Those movies are terrible. Now he puts a movie with an agenda. The guy is a hack who wants to be Stanly Krubeck

    • @hunt7524
      @hunt7524 2 роки тому +4

      @@theowlman7091 did you see split, the sixth sense ,the visit, signs ,unbrekable ,the village???

    • @theowlman7091
      @theowlman7091 2 роки тому +3

      @@hunt7524 Yeah all those movies are overrated except for the sixth sense. It's my opinion and I value yours but if you spending 15 dollars for a movie ticket and to know M night is directing it and to see it's another flop indicates he's not that good. I hate wasting time and money. Movies like The Last Airbender and After Earth shouldn't be bad because of the high budget cost.

    • @123rockfan
      @123rockfan 2 роки тому +2

      @@theowlman7091I think it’s interesting that you think “gay people exist and should be treated with humanity” is considered an agenda

  •  2 роки тому +5

    I loved the movie. It was thought provoking. The only thing I would change is to go much more dark with the apocalyptic imagery and to never come right out and say who the 4 represent. Through colors and other Easter eggs that part was evident for me early in the movie but would have been a fun online discussion "discovery" .
    I loved the turning the typical home invasion story on its head

  • @mastercheif1989
    @mastercheif1989 2 роки тому +7

    Shyamalan what a twist!

  • @StefanBorglducky
    @StefanBorglducky Рік тому +1

    "Aww, come on... Let him preach!"
    :'D :'D I just had to cite my drunk self watching this review now, when you mentioned the slight preachiness towards the end. I feel like it's a very stigmatized feeling but it can be an awesome part of certain movies to feel like someone is preaching to you right now and you're letting them. And this movie will contain this one preach whether you like it or not? If it hits good, it hits good, you know? Anyway, back to vacation celebration

  • @IndieAuthorX
    @IndieAuthorX 2 роки тому +15

    The Village is a regular re-watch for me, despite its many flaws. It was just this really important moment for me in life and one of my favorite theater experiences.

    • @sprawlz6466
      @sprawlz6466 2 роки тому +1

      The Village had no business being nearly as good as it ended up being

    •  2 роки тому +1

      I loved this movie. People give this man such sh*t but at least he gives us new things.

    • @peterpeters1662
      @peterpeters1662 2 роки тому +1

      I'll never understand the hatred for The Village. I LOVE it!

    • @Demention94
      @Demention94 Рік тому +1

      Agreed.

  • @brentulstad3275
    @brentulstad3275 2 роки тому +8

    Dave Bautista and the little girls performances & their chemistry are definitely the best element of this movie. I guess the pov footage on the beach is pretty compelling also.

  • @Houldey
    @Houldey 2 роки тому +4

    Glad to hear bautista is good, I was super surprised by him at the start of blade runner and he really caught me off guard with his sort of Strom just barely under the surface performance, which sounds like what he's doing again here. I will likely check this out when it's available at home :)

    • @BBI_Strange_Agent
      @BBI_Strange_Agent 2 роки тому

      I think Bautista is becoming a compelling actor. I wanted to see much more of his character in Blade Runner 2049.

  • @Suite_annamite
    @Suite_annamite 2 роки тому +1

    I still remember going out to see "Signs" at the movies during the summer (around early August) of 2002.

  • @GA-1st
    @GA-1st 2 роки тому +5

    Bautista is the real "revelation" in this film. Sorry; I could not help myself! But I'm serious. He was excellent! It felt more like a very good television episode than a fully realized movie, and ultimately left me wanting more. Unsatisfying, but still a "fun" ride.

    • @Chrisratata
      @Chrisratata Рік тому

      The Happening always felt to me like it wouldve been much stronger as a 45min-1hr short

  • @brettellison
    @brettellison 2 роки тому +6

    2:48 also did you mean Dave Bautista?

    • @deepfocuslens
      @deepfocuslens  2 роки тому +9

      yep. My bad. lol

    • @rong2912
      @rong2912 2 роки тому +1

      @@deepfocuslens The Beast Rabban

    • @BilboTaybaggin
      @BilboTaybaggin 2 роки тому

      @@deepfocuslens you mean Jon Baptiste the singer but he’s not in movie or menacing😂… fun fact Leonard had a wrestling program with The Peacemaker

  • @SzymonAdamus
    @SzymonAdamus Рік тому +1

    Shyamalan is his biggest enemy. His campy style, his artificial dialogues, his strange fixation with simple, boring exposition, and most of all - his very, very strange direction making great actors sound and move like cheap puppets.
    He managed to overcome it in “The Visit” but after that he went right back to his style and it makes the movie feel artificial which, for me, completely destroys any tension.

  • @soysaucehairdye7869
    @soysaucehairdye7869 2 роки тому +2

    Whenever I see a trailer for a M. Night Shyamalan I always laugh as I think about Jim Norton's hilarious rants about his terrible movies.

  • @gamji3756
    @gamji3756 2 роки тому +1

    I’d really love to see you do a redux review of The Master

  • @Arthur-xr2jf
    @Arthur-xr2jf 2 роки тому +5

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was watching one of your videos and you mentioned in passing that you're an artist (painting on canvas?). I was curious as to why you don't make videos about your painting and share your work with the world? As an art lover, I would think that showcasing your work might bring you extra revenue and exposure. Just wondering. P.S., your videos are insightful and intelligent. I love your command of the English language and the way you express your thoughts. Keep it up.

  • @terrorrama587
    @terrorrama587 2 роки тому +4

    Hey, interesting review and now I think I would go check it out with all its flaws in mind, btw would love for you to review Aftersun which broke me in theaters the 3 times I watched it, I think you'll really enjoy and find a bit to chew on with that one, certainly one of the best debuts I've ever seen.

  • @joeodonnell921
    @joeodonnell921 2 роки тому +6

    Signs is a good film, it just felt like he went with the first draft and could have looked over it a few times and start ironing out the flaws which would have been pretty simple. This is were weed comes in handy smoke a joint sit down and read through your own work.

  • @coreygraham860
    @coreygraham860 2 роки тому +1

    "Perhaps oversold to us now that we have perspective on things, but that's okay. It HAPPENS." Pun intended?

  • @toddpinkstonisgod
    @toddpinkstonisgod Рік тому

    Did you get to see Infinity Pool in the theater? Would be very interested to hear your take on it.

  • @kirklynncentore532
    @kirklynncentore532 2 роки тому +1

    Dave Bautista character "Leonard" was very interesting, loved how he was friendly kind-open towards Wen.
    The movie was very interesting but should've had a different ending (Just how it could've been a bit more finalizing the synopsis) Kristen Cui has shown promise that she could have more potential roles in the future of horror movies.
    M. Night Shyamala direction in this movie I give an A- he should've just had the ending be different.

  • @cesarflores2405
    @cesarflores2405 2 роки тому +4

    I think he's a good director but sadly hasn't done a good film in years. And I feel bad for Rupert Grint. If there's a Harry Potter actor who has had the hardest struggle to move on from that saga it's him.

    • @waymanirwin2539
      @waymanirwin2539 2 роки тому

      Grint kills it on Servant. Definitely check that show out. Very funny horror satire

  • @TheLostfan09
    @TheLostfan09 2 роки тому +3

    I heard its very different from the book and changed the ending/themes...

  • @JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL
    @JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL 2 роки тому +3

    I’m one of maybe 5 people that liked Lady in the Water

  • @CodPatrol
    @CodPatrol 2 роки тому +5

    Can you keep reviewing Last of Us please?

  • @HeraldoisTimehn
    @HeraldoisTimehn 2 роки тому +1

    JOHN Bautista?!?

  • @johnoates3791
    @johnoates3791 Рік тому +1

    Not my favorite, but I still had a good time with this. I hope those grasshoppers are okay. I don’t think we ever return to them.

  • @RA-dg3ov
    @RA-dg3ov Рік тому +1

    Love it when someone can verbalise my thoughts accurately... nice! 👍👍

  • @waymanirwin2539
    @waymanirwin2539 2 роки тому +1

    His show Servant is his finest achievement imo

  • @TheEnnisfan
    @TheEnnisfan 2 роки тому +8

    Shamalamadingdong is very one-note for me. You already know what to expect from all his films: the silly "twist" ending, which is almost a guarantee to be lame. Like you said, it always falls apart in the 3rd act. I thought his "comeback" film, The Visit, was rather entertaining and the twist was cool. BTW, Caleb Jones was in a great film last year called Nitram. Did you see it? I believe it's on Hulu. Watch it if you haven't already. What a performance. And yeah, he's got very high weirdo energy. I think he'd be a good Joker. ;)

    • @SmallvillenerdTwo
      @SmallvillenerdTwo 2 роки тому +2

      @almightykevin2279 Caleb Jones KILLED it in Nitram. If you have an issue with the facts vs fiction than you should take the FILM with a grain of salt... afterall it's a character study not a realistic depiction of the Port Arthur events.

    • @amaalmustafa8400
      @amaalmustafa8400 2 роки тому +1

      the name joke is really dated dude, like you realize its not funny and just mean-spirited right

    • @sprawlz6466
      @sprawlz6466 2 роки тому

      Dawg how does anyone like the visit

    • @TheEnnisfan
      @TheEnnisfan 2 роки тому

      @@amaalmustafa8400 QT christened him. Just referencing it.

    • @TheEnnisfan
      @TheEnnisfan 2 роки тому

      @@sprawlz6466 That was his comeback film and it was solid. Compared to all the garbage he churned out prior to that. C'mon now.

  • @pegacorn13
    @pegacorn13 Рік тому

    I thought it was pretty good. I was engaged the whole time, I was interested in the characters and I wasn't rolling my eyes. Bautista was great and after the disaster that was "Old", I was pretty happy with it. The movie isn't rocket science but it was enjoyable and I was pleasantly surprised.

  • @dunglifemovement
    @dunglifemovement 2 роки тому +2

    i like M Night Shamylan.

  • @AnthonyGuerrino_aka_TonyMoro
    @AnthonyGuerrino_aka_TonyMoro 2 роки тому +2

    Lol Dave Bautista not John.

  • @HorrorAndCoffee
    @HorrorAndCoffee 2 роки тому +2

    Great review! Gonna see this one.

  • @Gary_M
    @Gary_M 2 роки тому +3

    I thought the book was pretty good. I don't know why they changed the title, The Cabin at the End of the World sounds so much better.

  • @Suite_annamite
    @Suite_annamite 2 роки тому

    Is there even a specific word for a "gentle" villain "who can be reasoned with"?

  • @looney1023
    @looney1023 2 роки тому +2

    Barry Keoghan would have also been great in that role.
    . . . I think I'm genuinely afraid of Barry Keoghan.

  • @brendantorsney5891
    @brendantorsney5891 2 роки тому

    Split and the very underated Devil are both great movies!! Even though he only produced the Devil. Both worth watching. McAvoy is so believable in Split it's unnerving!!

  • @maciek8159
    @maciek8159 2 роки тому +1

    deepfocuslens Please review La Notte, L'eclisse, The Ascent, I Vitelloni, Breathless, Seven Beauties, Onibaba etc Films from French New Vogue, Italian Neo-Realism, Czech New Wave, Japanese New Wave etc

    • @Suite_annamite
      @Suite_annamite Рік тому +1

      Good suggestions...
      In the meantime, she already did "Onibaba" (1964) and "House" (1977):
      ua-cam.com/video/Zda7aEMjYnE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/jnP8jMeWU3g/v-deo.html

  • @1rwjwith
    @1rwjwith Рік тому

    The thing is this film follows the book almost exactly, I just watched the film but I read the book awhile ago. So the script really is the same as the book EXCEPT FOR ONE BIG CHARACTER CHANGE..it has to do with the Fate of one and I can see why they made the change it would be way too much for film . However it does not effect the plot…so if I have any complaints it is with the story itself! The film is well done. For me it’s so maddening because I the choice is too outlandish for me I can’t imagine believing the choice they are faced with if I was one of the family and even if I did I would not make that choice! I give it a B myself thanks.

  • @atticusxey
    @atticusxey Рік тому

    The source material - the novel "The Cabin at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay - isn't very good to begin with. It's different, but overall doesn't really go anywhere. "A Head Full of Ghosts" is the book to produce.

  • @richardlyth
    @richardlyth 2 роки тому

    I agree that this is Bautista's best performance, it's going to be interesting to see where his career goes from here as he's clearly not satisfied just making dumb action movies like the Rock. I would actually like to see a prequel about the four intruders and how they came together, as it seems that would be a much more interesting story than this one.

  • @ElTuco84
    @ElTuco84 Рік тому

    I enjoyed the film until the final act when a character makes the obligatory explanation about the symbolism of the intruders. The whole conversation felt out of place, I mean dude, the audience is not that dumb. Besides that, the film is solid, specially because of the performances and Shyamalan's directing style.

  • @susanmctavish6639
    @susanmctavish6639 2 роки тому

    M. Night has a great mind. No question about it. And I don't think some people get his humor. There are a lot of funny things in The Visit for example.🍺🍺👍

  • @Geekofriendly
    @Geekofriendly 2 роки тому

    I like M Night a lot, he's made some obvious dreck as well, but I thought "Old" was fantastic and very underrated.

  • @flamingocupproductions5329
    @flamingocupproductions5329 Рік тому

    Maggie, this question has never been brought up on your show, but who is your favorite director?? What film of there's is your favorite??

  • @ZombieZifiction
    @ZombieZifiction 2 роки тому +1

    i didn't like the ending. i was expecting some sort of surprise or twist.. but it wasn't there, which made the movie generic and safe

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 2 роки тому +1

    Great review 📼

  • @LemonCups
    @LemonCups Рік тому

    When the girl said her favorite movie was Kiki’s Delivery Service I was all in.

  • @dertodesking.
    @dertodesking. 2 роки тому

    My wife saw Caleb in a 7/11 in LA. I was with her, but didn't see him as i was ist doing some other shit. I'm sad. He's great.

  • @robertchambers6344
    @robertchambers6344 2 роки тому

    I am actually not a fan of sixth sense. But he won me over with unbreakable. And Signs is STILL awesome ..even when he dipped I still enjoyed his work except for the happening and air bender

  • @fadyelnems1721
    @fadyelnems1721 2 роки тому

    Dave bautista not john

  • @willgenre
    @willgenre 2 роки тому +1

    Agreed.

  • @axelnavarrete3947
    @axelnavarrete3947 2 роки тому

    I can't say i liked this film something about felt very dull maybe it was the screenplay. that shower sequence reminded me a lot of the movie fargo but in fargo it was hilarious. There was another shot that remind me a lot of a shot in the shining and when shyamalan made a cameo the first thing that came to mind was "oh look he did a hitchcock". Lol yeah, i dont think i'll watch this movie again.

  • @RandallGriffithCHt
    @RandallGriffithCHt 2 роки тому

    Of all film makers, I don't understand how he continues to get funding. His movies get lukewarm reviews, lukewarm attendance, but he remains this mega star director who has a new movie every year.

    • @jamstonjulian6947
      @jamstonjulian6947 2 роки тому +1

      His movies are usually pretty successful at the box office, especially more recent lower budget ones like The Visit, Split and Old

  • @BB-ed4om
    @BB-ed4om 2 роки тому

    I want to see it. Signs is my favorite movie.

  • @wormynp1384
    @wormynp1384 Рік тому

    You should check out the movie Hair-Trigger!

  • @jpoznoid
    @jpoznoid 2 роки тому

    Recommending infinity pools!

  • @coffeebean_tamer
    @coffeebean_tamer Рік тому

    The problem when you have a plot twist on every movie is that actually spoils the experience.... Or could flop the entire movie as with The Happening and Old.

  • @123rockfan
    @123rockfan 2 роки тому

    Although I thought the story was mind bogglingly stupid, I didn’t mind some of the character moments near the end. I just really dislike how the campy moments in his movies seem completely unintentional

  • @djalixer
    @djalixer 2 роки тому

    I knew the twist of Sixth Sense in first viewing in the theater on opening day. Try watching the movie knowing the twist… It was idiotic, condescending and insufferable. And that was his best movie.

  • @geoffjoffy
    @geoffjoffy Рік тому

    I enjoyed it but I was disappointed with the ending. I wish they had come up with something more inventive. Sadly they decided on the 'obvious' ending. That lost the movie a couple of points in my view.

  • @walterwright8454
    @walterwright8454 6 місяців тому

    It wasn't bad, but we could have done without the two dads and their adoption of a little Asian girl.

  • @ChodeEllis
    @ChodeEllis Рік тому

    Hey, you say "over-arking!" I say it that way too. Most people especially nowadays say over-arching. I feel like they're saying g it wrong, but I'm not sure. Maybe I. Saying it wrong. Maybe I'm the asshole.

  • @susanmctavish6639
    @susanmctavish6639 2 роки тому

    Sometimes wrestlers are good actors. I mean, it's what they do.😂😂🛸

  • @cesarflores2405
    @cesarflores2405 2 роки тому +2

    You should make a movie 🎥

    • @misterpowers5234
      @misterpowers5234 2 роки тому

      Sean Baker style with an IPhone, reasonably feasible

  • @THEPETERC1
    @THEPETERC1 2 роки тому

    Bautista was the only good thing in Glass Onion...well, and the blonde with the legs.

  • @remixisthis
    @remixisthis Рік тому

    I fell asleep during the movie. Split is his best recent movie

  • @jackkrauser2361
    @jackkrauser2361 2 роки тому

    Idk if a movie isn’t memorable why should I watch it? My time is important and i don’t want to shell out my money for a cash grab movie. If people keep paying for movies like this then they’ll just keep making more of it so no I’m not going to watch it if that’s the case.

  • @djalixer
    @djalixer 2 роки тому

    I just saw it. Horrible. I’ve never seen this before in a movie theater. People were packing up their things, ready to leave 10 minutes before movie finished.

  • @Jason-oo4jg
    @Jason-oo4jg Рік тому

    Just saw it, that shit was Crazy

  • @sirbantzalot
    @sirbantzalot 2 роки тому

    a waste of money,, dont bother!! i like Shamalan, but he is is really hit or miss sometimes.... he has some really good ones like the Village , Unbreakable. Servant is an awesome show to... but Knock on the Cabin was completely phoned in. All the actors were great, but the writing was very lazy.

  • @appleipadcrazy
    @appleipadcrazy Рік тому

    Why have you not reviewed "Aftersun" yet?

  • @tomroe30
    @tomroe30 Рік тому

    Anyone else just find the humour in this mis-judged/unfunny? It reminded me a bit of the kind of crowd-pleasing humour in many films (The Terminal will always stick in my mind) that sometimes seems to just have a snowball affect. Unless some are just very easily amused I'm not sure. There were bits of humour in Signs too but not on this level, and I just think his films can do without it and would be much more affective without. It actually bugged me so much I had to turn off 33min in.

  • @lstplce
    @lstplce 2 роки тому

    Review After sun, when you can.

  • @SaucyBernase
    @SaucyBernase 2 роки тому +2

    M night schamalamadingdong

  • @susanmctavish6639
    @susanmctavish6639 2 роки тому

    You are so cool. I would like to purchase you're art.

    • @deepfocuslens
      @deepfocuslens  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Can always check my website in the description box, or shoot me an email. Happy to answer any questions. :)

  • @dereksix2081
    @dereksix2081 2 роки тому

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @thatshot8
    @thatshot8 Рік тому

    I was bored.

  • @twt000
    @twt000 2 роки тому +5

    Jordan Peele is the new M. Night Shyamalan. Shyamalan is done.

  • @BruceColon-BSides
    @BruceColon-BSides 2 роки тому

    Terrible director

  • @20thCenturyFav
    @20thCenturyFav 2 роки тому

    Imagine asking her what she thinks of this movie at a casual party and she unloads this over analytical wordy review instead of just saying "it was okay"

  • @auto1nfanticid3
    @auto1nfanticid3 2 роки тому +1

    I think youre really attractive, idk why you flip your camera capture though, everything we see is reversed.

    • @misterpowers5234
      @misterpowers5234 2 роки тому +1

      Strange point...?🤣

    • @auto1nfanticid3
      @auto1nfanticid3 2 роки тому

      @@misterpowers5234 its impossible to ignore with al the books visible in the shot

  • @mangaas
    @mangaas 2 роки тому +1

    You lost me at "gay couple"...

    • @M.H.I.A.F.T.
      @M.H.I.A.F.T. 2 роки тому +1

      @mangaas why did she?

    • @charliebrouun6510
      @charliebrouun6510 2 роки тому

      Let me guess... too woke? an agenda is being shoved down your throat? lol

    • @M.H.I.A.F.T.
      @M.H.I.A.F.T. 2 роки тому +6

      mangaas If you can't handle a film having a gay couple in it then you're probably not mature enough to be watching it.

    • @charliebrouun6510
      @charliebrouun6510 2 роки тому

      @@M.H.I.A.F.T. I was talking to the main commenter xD

    • @M.H.I.A.F.T.
      @M.H.I.A.F.T. 2 роки тому

      @@charliebrouun6510 Oh sorry

  • @aldriel8274
    @aldriel8274 Рік тому +1

    One of the worst movies I have ever seen. 100 minutes scorched off of from my existence. This movie,...well let's dissect this, is it really a movie or just another scam from Mr. Shyamalan to once again grab your money meanwhile you waste your time going to the theatre with high expectations but in the end you leave with a picture of a big piece of rotten French brie cheese in your brain? Let's continue undercovering this scam. This movie fails very hard almost on every aspect of it. From an extremely bad acting of a non-actor like Bautista to a cast group of people, again non-actors, that Shyamalan found out on Wallmart or on some Ikea store or something like that, we are presented with some of the worst performances on screen ever. A terrible nauseating and intentional political plot with two homosexuals fathers of a minor that will save the world from the apocalypse if one them dies. Seriously? Are we all, in 2023, getting treated like mentally challenged viewers now? Is this a test to our patience? Is this bad taste? What is this? This director must stop making movies. He's been a scammer for long, the biggest scammer on cinema ever. He even likes to participate in the movies he does. I was like "What the hell!?!?Did he just left the camera rolling to get on a van just to show up in the freaking movie!? Why the hell why!? Couldn't he just get another recently fired Starbucks ex-employee!? Oh my God haha this man really loves himself LOL", while I was watching another terrible movie of his collecting of freak screen shows Old. Enough said about this trashy movies of his. M. Night Shyamalan is a definite "no no" for me, just like Spielberg but even worse...or not, both suck. Hard.

    • @Axel-iy4xs
      @Axel-iy4xs Рік тому

      the story it’s based off would have been so much better as a film than whatever this was

  • @gustavoadolfoguardado9101
    @gustavoadolfoguardado9101 2 роки тому +1

  • @JukeHighwalker
    @JukeHighwalker 2 роки тому

    It stunk. Needless insert of the director in an infomercial just before a pivotal setup instantly throwing away any built tension, horrendous "TV" editing and a terrible third act ultimately ending with a gay guy being the new Jesus. Talk about preachy...