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Everyone, ignore the IMDB rating, it's not that bad.


Just putting this here so people know to disregard the highly exaggerated rating. If the film had reached only it's intended audience and not the droves of morons who rate the film ridiculously low, then it would easily have an above average score of 6-7. Feel free to discuss here the reasons people have for being so horribly offended and upset about this movie, acting like it's literal garbage and not just the slightly above average quality thriller that it is. OR, you could always try and justify your 1/10 rating by screaming at me.

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ummm...you're right...it's worse than bad.

Ridiculous setup and extremely unrealistic choices on the part of Keanu.

I didn't believe one part of this movie.

Except for maybe some of the music choices.

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Its not bad I just hated the ending.

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You sound like a petulant child-"anyone who disagrees with me is a moron". Grow the hell up.

"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." Norman Maclean

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If the film had reached only it's intended audience

Who, exactly, is the intended audience? People who don't like good movies? This is hands down one of the worst films I have ever seen. It is cringeworthy from start to finish and Keanu Reeves was horribly miscast here.

and not the droves of morons who rate the film ridiculously low

 Yes, clearly it's morons who think the movie is terrible.



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I ignored the IMDB rating 'cause it's worse. Utter garbage.

Wth was Keanu thinking?

If you're pleasantly entertained by its content, good for you. That's all that matters.

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Feel free to discuss here the reasons people have for being so horribly offended and upset about this movie...


So, I guess you're not only deluded into thinking you're a film authority who knows better than all and should therefore decide what the "real" ratings should be, but you're also juvenile and dishonest, as you invariably jump on anyone who offers a negative opinion of this film, calling them a moron. Sad.

Though I agree it's not a 1, I gave it a 3. It's an intellectually insulting piece of garbage. I could amply justify my reasons, but since you're only interested in calling people who don't agree with you morons...



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This film is a decent well acted and well structured suspense thriller that both rude feminists and anti-feminists (rude by default) would hate, and I consider that a plus. Knock Knock accurately points out that ALL straight non-saintly men are male sluts, and that chicks could take feminism way too far. I like movies that tell both sides of issues, and I also liked the movie Noah which both rude christians and rude atheists also hated LOL.

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Funny how the only person being really rude here is someone who likes this film and attempts to defend it (i.e. the op).

I'm not any of the things you mentioned, and I still hated this film, and I have a really hard time seeing your point re "both sides of feminism", as would, I'm certain, anyone else who does or doesn't qualify as an extreme/rude member of your aforementioned labels.
Sure, you could probably make the stretch, but can you really defend/support your position by any other means than pointing out each characters' gender? Doubt it, as it's impossible to intellectualize something that's so very far from being well-thought out and formulated.
You can say a piece of turd lying on the ground is a commentary on social mores and consumerism, but unless it's properly framed and presented, it's just a piece of turd, especially if too many aspects cancel out the message some are trying to apply post hoc.


I wanted to like this film--and technically, it is reasonably well filmed--but content-wise, all I felt was insulted.
More power to you if you liked it, I've no problem with that, just don't act like the op, calling every one who disagrees with his view a moron and acting like he knows all about films.


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First off I din't call anyone a moron, and still pretty sure this movie is a suspense thriller. These cazy chicks were likely raped and abused by horriable men in their past and created a sick game to bait and punsish all types of guys as a result (hence taking feminsim way too far). Now these crazy chicks never fail their sick game because they are expoiting a genetic male weakness that guys could only ultimately refuse such sexual harrasment if they are a saint or gay. Now people who don't like near exploitive sex scenes in movies would also hate also hate Knock Knock. Also if you are going to say a movie isn't well thought out or formulated, you should give reasons why you think this, cause otherwise you are just being rude to the people who like the movie. I also like that this movie doesn't give you everthing and therefore is open to interpertation.

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First off I din't call anyone a moron, and still pretty sure this movie is a suspense thriller.

I think you need to work on your comprehension skills. Spelling, too.

Also, being abused as a child and acting "crazy" later on HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with feminism. NOTHING, period. And, anyway, past abuses are just speculation on your part as it's never mentioned/confirmed in the film.
Assuming that all males act that way and that this is a genetic flaw is just STUPID, and insults me profoundly. Can you think other than in foolish stereotypes???

Now people who don't like near exploitive sex scenes in movies would also hate also hate Knock Knock. [sic]
You're the one who is rude with the lazy and daft gross generalizations which are no more than self-serving justifications to give credence to the fact that you appreciated this film.
Further, I did say that I've no problem with someone who enjoyed this film, providing they can keep things civil and not act like the op. Again, work on your comprehension skills; being that defensive when no insult is intended makes me think you have serious issues. Nowhere did I accuse you of acting that way, but I am starting to think you're much too dense for a productive discussion.

Bye bye.


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So I got one word wrong and my writing skills are rusty, it's still understandable (what were you saying about the op calling people morons again). These crazy chicks insisitly seduces guys, and when the male victims succumb they get punished for it (you telling me that's got nothing to do with some deranged form of feminism) This movie encourages you to speculate (by not telling everything), and that's one the reasons I like it. Come on, when two naked hot chicks corner a guy against a wall in his bathroom, pull down his pants and do you know what, he's not going to be to resist,(it's said but true). Evan get's serious points for getting that far, quite a few guys would have succumbed during the fight attendet seduction. Now I just said you were rude for being pretty vague on why you didn't like the film, I wasn't trying to be offensive jeez.

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So I got one word wrong...

Without even trying, I count 10 spelling errors and 5 grammatical errors in your previous post alone, which indicates to me that you're someone who's careless and not weary of details and therefore either unable to argue certain types of points and/or someone who's too quick on the defense and quick to spew crap without giving anything much thought. The above quote clinches it, proving that you're a passive-aggressive type who likes to distort facts.

...ultimately refuse such sexual harrasment...

Your use of sexual harassment (note the spelling) indicates that you don't seem to have a clue about what you're saying and what such terms imply if you're gonna mention "feminist" in the same breath. If anything, these girls' behaviour can easily be classified as anti-feminist, and the film promotes misogyny.

Come on, when two naked hot chicks corner a guy against a wall in his bathroom, pull down his pants and do you know what, he's not going to be to resist,(it's said but true). Evan get's serious points for getting that far, quite a few guys would have succumbed during the fight attendet seduction.

(BTW, there are 2 spelling errors and 4 grammatical errors (including an omission) just in that short bit quoted from your last post.)

Most guys I know, including myself, would never let things get that far, period. At least, certainly not the way things are presented/went down in the film. Your view of males is close-minded and sexist, even downright ignorant. Ditto re feminism.

Please give up trying to convince me; I stand by my view that this film is garbage and all you're doing is persuading me that only juvenile minds can possibly enjoy "Knock Knock".



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Dude this is not a school essay or work report, this is just a chat posting LOL. The fact that you said that I have no clue what sexual harassment is, yet put my description of the bathroom scene in the next paragraph is pretty laughable (Evan pretty much said no three times in that scene as well). Just because those crazy chicks where eager to have sex doesn't mean they were anti-feminist. After all, their goal was not to latch themselves to a guy to avoid working or making their own way (they were making their own way as crazy home invaders). Now Harley Quinn would be something of an anti-feminist. BTW I'm a dude to, just not one who is deluded about what he would likely do if he found himself in Evan's shoes in that bathroom. I am curious to know what you would have done differently, besides being uncivil and kicking the polite (at the time) party girls back out into the rain or not letting them in the house in the first place. Thanks for finally being a little honest and giving one of the reasons you didn't like Knock Knock. You are a prude who doesn't like sex scenes, and find party chicks insulting, whether they are crazy or not, so this movie wasn't for you.

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You are a prude who doesn't like sex scenes, and find party chicks insulting, whether they are crazy or not, so this movie wasn't for you.


Again, who's being insulting and rude, basing his arguments on generalizations and ignorance? That first phrase couldn't be further than the truth. Betcha I'm even less prude than you. Nudity is so not a prob for me.

You need to learn the difference between being a man-hater and a feminist; the first does not automatically imply the latter. It's not just one instance that defines the girls, but the sum of their actions, hence, saying, "Just because those crazy chicks where eager to have sex," is entirely moot when we know their real intentions.

You seem hell bent on your conviction that this film presents a realistic string of events, accurately depicts manhood, and that, therefore, all men would let themselves be roped in to a situation like the film's, which makes me think you're a testosterone-filled teen with clouded judgment or an unevolved 'dude' with sperm backed-up to his brain. If the former, give it time, it'll wear off...

The fact that you said that I have no clue what sexual harassment is, yet put my description of the bathroom scene in the next paragraph is pretty laughable

Wow! You really do lack in the comprehension dept. or you're scratching for any scrap to desperately and stubbornly argue at all cost by attempting to throw some lame insult. I think you missed the perhaps-too-subtle-for-you part stating, "...if you're gonna mention "feminist" in the same breath." I'm not in the mood for a play-by-play description to demonstrate to you why this film is puerile and misogynistic and only an inexperienced and myopic person would see feminism in this as, clearly, you've got more to learn than I have patience for.
Though I'm far from the kind of person who refers to the masses as basis for an argument, in this case, such a majority of people and all the critics can't be wrong, not when up against your untenable objections. So, rather than blindly believing in your limited view, why not see this as a chance to expand your mind?
Further, re sexual harassment: Where's the coercion? Where's the promise of sex in exchange for some X or Y thing or behaviour? Sure, Evan objects at first, but giving in to them does not equate to him being forced, through hostile means, to act against his will...

BTW - most will agree, "chicks" is a derogatory term. Okay if used between guys in the gym locker room, but certainly not in public (as in a public forum). So again, before speaking about "feminism", you've got much to learn.

That's pretty much it for me as I can't say this is interesting or enlightening, certainly not beyond this point.
I heard your one argument (in its various forms, now), and you still haven't convinced me. As I'm not trying to convince you to hate this film (said it twice already), I certainly don't feel a need to give you all my reasons...


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Yeah what's more insulting, being called a prude or being called a sexist and juvenile. For your information I firmly believe and females having equal pay and job access, and all other life activities. Heck I was routing for Hillary Clinton from the start (sigh). I am also near thirty years old, have my own place and am employed. While I do not normally use the word "chicks" Genesis and Bell pretty much deserve whatever name is referred to them (because of their actions). I am pretty sure there is a big difference between the words nudity and sex scene, and the premise of young ladies that drink, swear, completely behave like sluts, probably insulted you more than it should have (for watching a movie). The crazy chicks likely getting a sense of female empowerment out of their sick games against male targets (a few of their past victims probably even deserved it) would imply a form of deranged feminism. Now us males may have quite a few societal induced inhibiters (varied of course) to shield us from our biological and societal induced incentives to "do it" but all of those inhibiters would all to likely be wiped away if two hot chicks corner us in our bathrooms and pull down our pants to do you know what. You have yet to say what you would have done differently from Evan (besides being a rude jerk) if you where in his shoes that night. Probably because you can't think of anything.

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Okay, so you killed him but he is still flinching. Please, just please, hit the final nail on the coffin.

P.S. Yup this is my first comment on any thread on IMDb and yes I made it just to say this. And yeah this movie sucked big time, cinematography was good but everything else was a total failure.

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Oh, man! Your comment just cracks me up so hard.
Thanks, it's awesomely appreciated as the guy seems like such a turd and I had to really hold back lest I become unnecessarily vicious, which is wholly against my personal forum principles, and since I believe in "do as you preach"...

Honestly, as his last comment demonstrates more than amply, any further typing in his direction is a complete and utter waste of time. I don't think he's human; I think he may be a broken-record AI. Somebody is working on creating those, no? ;)

Cheers!

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Sorry, I saw the IMDB rating before I watched it. I hoped it wouldn't be that bad. Nope...it's worse. It's an absolute piece of *beep*

2/10

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4.9 is pretty typical rating for a horror movies.

People seem to be really harsh with horror movies for some reason.

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