A Quiet Place
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: April 6, 2018
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LaurenKronApr 15, 2018
Before I begin this review, let me state that I do not like horror movies. This is for a variety of reasons. I find most horror movies to have paper thin premises, unbelievable characters, and cheap thrills which don’t have lastingBefore I begin this review, let me state that I do not like horror movies. This is for a variety of reasons. I find most horror movies to have paper thin premises, unbelievable characters, and cheap thrills which don’t have lasting psychological impact. A Quiet Place unfortunately does not break any of these tropes. It is, however, an undeniably well-crafted film that comes extremely close.

The best part of the movie is its novel premise. The premise mostly works, but underneath, it does not get much deeper. There’s little to no subtext, few themes, and it becomes tiring by the end of the film’s brief runtime. It’s like a theme park ride. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But it doesn’t stick with you. I saw the film with friends and went out to dinner afterwards. About 30 mins into dinner we started talking about the movie, which is when I realized I completely forgot I saw it even though we left the theater maybe 45 minutes earlier. There are memorable images, yes, but little else of the film “stays with you.” It’s upsetting, but not disturbing. Scary, but not horrifying. Thrilling, but not invigorating. The characters, especially the daughter, act irrationally for little reason besides plot convenience. I have good suspension of disbelief, but I was rolling my eyes by the end of the movie, as the “rules” of the film and the monsters were eventually thrown to the wayside and constantly contradicting themselves. The rules are the most important part of a horror/thriller, but they all end up being mostly forgotten if not directly broken. Where this creates an opportunity for subversion, instead it becomes apparent the film is just messy. An unforgettable first half-hour begins to unwind, and especially by the end, you realize the film is like puzzle pieces strewn about the floor without being put together for a greater purpose.

John Krasinski is obviously talented as a filmmaker, and I’m excited to see what he creates next. But he is also still a novice, and this is made clear. The film feels like it is in a hurry. Even the best, most disturbing and emotionally resonant scenes aren’t allowed to truly breathe and sink in before we are rushed to the next set piece. This makes for a breezy, brisk experience but one which never truly unsettles you. As a result, the impact is strong, but not lasting (if that makes sense). Again, there are few themes. The film isn’t really “about” anything at all. The characters are well-acted and while their motivations are clear, they aren’t believable. The emotional core of the film is the daughter’s struggle to accept her father’s love. She thinks he doesn’t love her, which is weird because at no point in the film does he ever demonstrate that he doesn’t love her unconditionally. In fact, he frequently goes out of his way to show her this. But she rejects it again and again. Why? I don’t know. Because she’s mad at him I guess. Why? Because he asks her to help out her mom one time. This is what I mean when I say the characters aren’t deep. Any further exploration reveals that they don’t really have a lot to say, and their feelings are mostly convenient for cheap storytelling.

While the premise is great, any scrutiny causes it to fall apart. That all being said, nobody asked Krasinski to make a masterpiece. It’s a fun popcorn movie, no more and no less. It’s a fast watch, and while I still contend that it doesn’t have lasting impact, the impact in the moment is still fun. What I’m trying to say is the screenplay is weak but everything else is handled mostly admirably. And who doesn’t love original blockbusters? Overall, I think most people would enjoy this film. Just don’t expect it to be a masterpiece, because it’s not. It is however pretty decent and miles better than most of the other horror movie dreck in theaters these days. I have a feeling Krasinski’s next film is going to be significantly better. He shows a lot of promise, but it’s definitely still at the beginning. Go buy a ticket to encourage him to make more movies, and to encourage studios to pick up original works.… Expand
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debiedooApr 7, 2018
It's best to go into this movie knowing as little as possible. John Krasinski (The Office) directed and stars with his real wife Emily Blunt as a married couple with kids. They have to live a near quiet existence because making ANY noise canIt's best to go into this movie knowing as little as possible. John Krasinski (The Office) directed and stars with his real wife Emily Blunt as a married couple with kids. They have to live a near quiet existence because making ANY noise can be a matter of life and death. A Quiet Place is a taught drama/thriller that uses virtual silence to slowly build tension. With the artful and clever concept of little to no dialogue, the film keeps the audience engaged and too scared to make a sound themselves (you don't even wan to munch on your popcorn) Yes, as with many thrillers, there are a few plot holes, but the plot is unique, the acting is good and suspense is palpable. Parents: No bad language or sexual situations, but several emotional and intense scenes. Worthwhile, edge-of-your-seat film In My Humble Opinion!… Expand
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TralimxApr 19, 2018
loved this movie, what a great experience!
Is tense, powerful, well acted and surprisingly touching.
Very recommended!
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MemeyMelon23Apr 14, 2018
Even from the start of this movie the sound and feel of the film has you locked in wondering what has happened. John and Emily did a great job on this film. Their chemistry was the real highlight of the film but the horror in the film wasEven from the start of this movie the sound and feel of the film has you locked in wondering what has happened. John and Emily did a great job on this film. Their chemistry was the real highlight of the film but the horror in the film was amazing as well. I wouldn't out right call it a horror more so a thriller. But this movie isn't about the creatures its about the family adapting to their situation. This movie really makes your care about the characters. The only complaints I have about the movie is that it could've been longer and the sound track of the movie didn't always work with me. The film is so quite and builds suspense very well but it isnt executed correctly always. Overall I really liked this movie one of the best movies of 2018 so far… Expand
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TheProGamer-Apr 21, 2018
Not many horror movies do appeal to me, however, being a movie reviewer I do have to go and seem them, this time I'm glad I did. The story concept is great, in a loud world we live in noise is all around us. The casting choices were superb.Not many horror movies do appeal to me, however, being a movie reviewer I do have to go and seem them, this time I'm glad I did. The story concept is great, in a loud world we live in noise is all around us. The casting choices were superb. The sound was phenomenal for what was left of it, it built the suspense that was needed. To top it off the creature design was incredible, horror movies tend to either have the typical monster or just downright stupid, yet A Quiet Place pulled this off perfectly.… Expand
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Dan_FaulknerApr 21, 2018
Fantastic directing debut by John Krasinski. Tense, scary, surprisingly emotional. Has enough cliche-breakers to keep the tension up. Great, straightforward acting with no winks to the audience. Reminded me of both Stephen King and Steven Spielberg.
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KenmeiJul 29, 2018
Amazing sound direction really drives home this movie as one of the best of the year. The suspense that is built just by use of silence alone is amazingly well done. And Kraskinski does a great job in his first real directing role. The storyAmazing sound direction really drives home this movie as one of the best of the year. The suspense that is built just by use of silence alone is amazingly well done. And Kraskinski does a great job in his first real directing role. The story is where things start to fall apart here as literally nothing is explained about the world and why things are happening. Also the big "reveal" at the end of the movie losses alot of its impact for anyone who's ever read a Venom comic or saw the old Spiderman cartoon show. Alot of what kept me interested in watching the movie was the great sound direction and the superb acting by Kraskinski and his wife, Emily Blunt. Even if there are only about a paragraphs worth of lines spoken in the movie, they do alot to keep the viewer emotionally invested. I just wish the story wasn't as dull as it was and had a little bit more content to it. I'd still recommend the movie anyone who is interested in a suspenseful thriller but I don't think it lived up to the lofty reviews that everyone seems to spout when they talk about this.… Expand
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LuciusMcGibbonSep 7, 2018
It's pretty low on actual horror, but high on tension... It takes a lot to make me squirm, but there is one scene (you know the one) that had me balled up in my chair going "holy crap, holy crap, etc." That is an achievement in itself.It's pretty low on actual horror, but high on tension... It takes a lot to make me squirm, but there is one scene (you know the one) that had me balled up in my chair going "holy crap, holy crap, etc." That is an achievement in itself. Overall, it's a capably crafted piece that would have actually had some scares to it if only they didn't spoil the baddies so early in the film.… Expand
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RobbyPMay 2, 2018
Very intense film with some incredible acting from the entire cast. The sound is utilized hyper-effectively and the story is original with smart characters. I thought the "horror" elements could've been more effective though. I wanted to beVery intense film with some incredible acting from the entire cast. The sound is utilized hyper-effectively and the story is original with smart characters. I thought the "horror" elements could've been more effective though. I wanted to be more scared of the monsters, but after being shown every angle of them, they weren't so horrific. A case of less is more!… Expand
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spencieMay 3, 2018
A Quiet Place is one of the best horror movies of the decade! It's better than the overrated Get Out for sure! John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are fantastic together and the child actors are just as good. This is one of the best movies of theA Quiet Place is one of the best horror movies of the decade! It's better than the overrated Get Out for sure! John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are fantastic together and the child actors are just as good. This is one of the best movies of the year so far!… Expand
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nj06May 2, 2018
A surprisingly good movie. Quite innovative. Cliche-avoiding thriller. Good tight script, competently executed. Excellent acting by the entire cast.
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EpicLadySpongeJul 25, 2018
A Quiet Place could be the best horror movie I have ever watched in a long time and that means a lot considering that I have something against horror movies these days. It's literally sad how a horror film with barely any speech communicationA Quiet Place could be the best horror movie I have ever watched in a long time and that means a lot considering that I have something against horror movies these days. It's literally sad how a horror film with barely any speech communication is a lot better than horror films with said speech communication. When I first saw this as a trailer before the movie was released, I thought this was going to be another one of those stupid horror movies, but boy, was I wrong in so many directions. I do recommend watching A Quiet Place if you literally want to get a lot of scares that actually work.… Expand
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silversaihanMay 3, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent thriller. It can be quite slow burning but the pay off is fantastic. Would recommend to catch this in cinema.… Expand
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thedaywalkerMay 6, 2018
This is one of the best thrillers i've ever seen, John Krasinski did an amazing job directing this. Not relying on cheap jump scares, but great moments of tension and suspense that keep you on the edge of your seat. Emily Blunt and JohnThis is one of the best thrillers i've ever seen, John Krasinski did an amazing job directing this. Not relying on cheap jump scares, but great moments of tension and suspense that keep you on the edge of your seat. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski performances are great giving much needed depth to this characters, and making the tragic moment in the movie really hit me. This is in no doubt one of the best movies i've watched this year… Expand
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eberman123Apr 29, 2018
A fantastic film. Great acting, suspenseful and exciting. One of the best horror films ever.
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MovieReviewer45May 25, 2018
Notably, one of the best horror films of 2018.

The amount of dread and fright in this movie is subtle. I remember the condition of the theater house when I watched this film, surprisingly the environment is as quiet as the movie itselfNotably, one of the best horror films of 2018.

The amount of dread and fright in this movie is subtle. I remember the condition of the theater house when I watched this film, surprisingly the environment is as quiet as the movie itself because you are anxious of what will happen something terrifying or frightening out of the film. This movie had made me jump or scare out of myself because of its sudden or unexpected scares.

The cast performance is great and their commitment in the movie of being silent as part of their roles is just astounding. Overall, this horror flick is an enjoyable and memorable treat.

Rating: 8/10 -> 4/5 stars… Expand
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BakibenzMay 21, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The concept is great and there are plenty of good scares. Having said that, the ending really ruined the film for me. It was just stupid.… Expand
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grantpolifkaAug 13, 2018
A horror film with a promising premise that, while uneven with the horror element, proves to be better suited as a well-made family drama-thriller.
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justwibiAug 19, 2018
oh yeah. i'm so glad that this movie is more than just an horror/Thriller film! this is obviously talk about current issues!!!! What a Talented Couple (Krasinki & Blunt)
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cameronhalmansOct 3, 2018
A great theater experience for me. This film actually had the the theater so quiet that you could here a pin drop. I honestly am surprised by how well John Krasinski directed this movie. I loved everything about it. There's a scene in thisA great theater experience for me. This film actually had the the theater so quiet that you could here a pin drop. I honestly am surprised by how well John Krasinski directed this movie. I loved everything about it. There's a scene in this film where fireworks are shot off in a certain time of distress and it's honestly one of the most memorable and well directed scenes I've seen in awhile. A Quiet Place is a fantastic monster thriller that focuses more on the people than it does then monsters. I love this aspect because it gives you something to digest and relate to. 88/100… Expand
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reichertyoungJun 10, 2018
A really good film, because of its thoughtful well designed details in shots, story and charscters.
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ShadezofblueJul 7, 2018
This movie kept me on the edge of my seat... it didn't try to answer any "why?" questions as most Sci-Fi/Horror flixs try to, it just delivers the goods.
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MarkiniOct 10, 2018
A decent thriller movie, that had me intrigued for the majority of the movie. A unique way of telling a story through sound, this movie has some of the same energy as Cloverfield and the Sixth Sense. The suspense and tension elements are someA decent thriller movie, that had me intrigued for the majority of the movie. A unique way of telling a story through sound, this movie has some of the same energy as Cloverfield and the Sixth Sense. The suspense and tension elements are some of the best I've seen in a while.… Expand
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jonslowOct 21, 2018
7/10.
A new type of the horror thriller monster movie which I like it but has many flaws.
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NoelReviewerOct 18, 2018
I thought it was really good.It was fun but had me on the edge of my seat. My only regret is I didn't see it in theaters. I think this is a great movie and it is my 2nd favorite movie of 2018. 9.5/10.
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ItsJustArcherNov 2, 2018
A Quiet Place is one of the most overrated films of the year, and yet, I can see why that's the case. It's not bad by any means, it's just not as great as what many people deem it to be.

Actually, I did enjoy the film quite alot... despiteA Quiet Place is one of the most overrated films of the year, and yet, I can see why that's the case. It's not bad by any means, it's just not as great as what many people deem it to be.

Actually, I did enjoy the film quite alot... despite some real stupid logic, and some dumbass decisions by the characters in the film. My main problem is that it's a horror film that fails to give any legitimate scares at all. Though this is considered as a horror film, I just wasn't scared because the plot of the film just simply doesn't completely work as a horror film. If anything, I can buy this film as a sci-fi thriller film and just that. Although I wasn't scared by the film, the horror-esque atmosphere, tone and feel of the film is consistently done well. The best part about this film is probably the concept. When done much better, this film could be one of my favorite films of this year. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski both give really good performances, and the kids weren't actually annoying, surprisingly. I like the film. It's a good "horror" film with a great concept that just wasn't thought out and delivered in the best way possible. I'm looking forward for Krasinski's works in the future.… Expand
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MurphyBrandonDec 17, 2019
This film makes me really excited to see more of John Krasinski in the future. Although natural ambient noise is the loudest thing you can hear in most of the scenes, what's happening visually on the screen was intriguing. The actors andThis film makes me really excited to see more of John Krasinski in the future. Although natural ambient noise is the loudest thing you can hear in most of the scenes, what's happening visually on the screen was intriguing. The actors and actresses did a wonderful job in my opinion. The silence never bored me because the story moved a decent pace. There were no pointless scenes.… Expand
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BlackWatch21Jul 17, 2019
Excellent movie, a lot of suspense, your same breaths scare you. Review: The whole problem takes place in a single day (too much coincidence) and it seems totally unnecessary the death of the father since being able to throw an object farExcellent movie, a lot of suspense, your same breaths scare you. Review: The whole problem takes place in a single day (too much coincidence) and it seems totally unnecessary the death of the father since being able to throw an object far away the monster… Expand
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Branas96Oct 10, 2019
A big movie founded over the performances of a couple of great actors. This movie leave aside the big explosions and make noise with an incredible silence.
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benskylerhillApr 9, 2018
I’m rewriting my review of A Quiet Place to clarify why I give it a perfect score of 10.

A Quiet Place is a film that is beautiful in every sense of the word. It’s scary, it’s visually remarkable, and above all it’s heartfelt. From a pureI’m rewriting my review of A Quiet Place to clarify why I give it a perfect score of 10.

A Quiet Place is a film that is beautiful in every sense of the word. It’s scary, it’s visually remarkable, and above all it’s heartfelt. From a pure storytelling stance, it paces itself perfectly as it drops the audience directly into a nightmarish world and focuses the people living in that world rather than on the specifics of that world itself. This is a story about people and how they always find reasons to keep living in spite of sometimes unforgiving circumstances. It succeeds as a horror because it plays upon something that every person truly fears: failing to protect those they love.

The performances in this movie are absolutely phenomenal. They are real and raw. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski display and evoke genuine emotion as they portray parents that would sacrifice anything for their children. There is nearly no dialogue in this movie (when there is, it’s heart-wrenching and authentic), yet these actors somehow make you care so much about the characters they portray. I was in tears at certain parts of this movie as I felt so connected to the hardships this family endures.

Everything visually about the film is near-perfect. From set design to the cinematography, all of it makes the world real and further serves to bring you into the world that has been created here.

Now, I am not saying that this movie is perfect. There are a couple instances of over-reliance on jump scares. In addition to that, the quick and effective pacing leaves plenty of room for unanswered questions. But those questions don’t really translate into plot holes. They’re just questions that, if given enough thought, do have answers. The reason I give this a perfect score is not because it’s a perfect movie, but because it is a masterpiece. It’s the most entertained I have ever been in a movie theatre, and it succeeds at everything it attempts to convey: horror, selling the world it creates, and tugging at the heart-strings. A Quiet Place's themes of family, grief, forgiveness, sacrifice, and redemption are handled with force that hit me like a truck and they have stuck with me since my first viewing. All things considered, I do not hesitate to call it a masterpiece of filmmaking in every conceivable way.

Story: 10
Acting: 10
Script: 10
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 10

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LamontRaymondApr 7, 2018
For a "casual" horror flick, this movie is SO much better than last year's Oscar nominee "Get Out", it's not even close. John's directing is pitch perfect, and the acting is brilliant. The core conceit is super interesting, and the fact thatFor a "casual" horror flick, this movie is SO much better than last year's Oscar nominee "Get Out", it's not even close. John's directing is pitch perfect, and the acting is brilliant. The core conceit is super interesting, and the fact that they were so economical with the storytelling, squeezing it into a very digestible 90-minute span, makes me want to recommend this to pretty much anyone who likes solid movie-making.… Expand
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jacob4Apr 6, 2018
A Quiet Place is like Tremors meets Signs for a modern generation. A unique take and spin on the horror survival trope, A Quiet Place does an excellent job of building up intense fear and peril at every moment. The movie is well driven byA Quiet Place is like Tremors meets Signs for a modern generation. A unique take and spin on the horror survival trope, A Quiet Place does an excellent job of building up intense fear and peril at every moment. The movie is well driven by plot and characters and doesn't need to heavily rely on typical cliche jump scares. Though there is limited dialogue it's best to watch this movie with limited background noise to get a better immersible feeling.… Expand
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AcaciaApr 6, 2018
This is a really good movie. Not only is it unusual, it is suspensful and cover your eyes scary at times. The cast is wonderful and portrays so many emotions with just their facial expressions because not only is a family member deaf, theThis is a really good movie. Not only is it unusual, it is suspensful and cover your eyes scary at times. The cast is wonderful and portrays so many emotions with just their facial expressions because not only is a family member deaf, the enemy has exceptional hearing and talking or other noise will draw them to you. But, they are a normal family and you are drawn to them and care about them. Very different and unusual movie.… Expand
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MasterRileyApr 6, 2018
A Quiet Place is a horror movie that is surprisingly thoughtful and unique. The concept of not making any sound or speaking adds an interesting dynamic to the movie and makes for some really great facial performances from the actors. TheA Quiet Place is a horror movie that is surprisingly thoughtful and unique. The concept of not making any sound or speaking adds an interesting dynamic to the movie and makes for some really great facial performances from the actors. The horror and tension is only heightened by the lack of sound, making you constantly on the edge of your seat as you pray each character does not slip up and make noise. The story focuses on a family, meaning the characters are very close and this allows for the characters to be very relatable to audience members. It is the type of horror movie everyone should see. Even if you are not a fan of the genre, A Quiet Place offers something most other horror movies do not.… Expand
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amheretojudgeApr 6, 2018
you should tell her..

A Quiet Place An idea or a concept isn't everything, there actually factors lots of stuff; from writing to execution or from characters to performance, and it has got everything just in the right place and a bit moreyou should tell her..

A Quiet Place

An idea or a concept isn't everything, there actually factors lots of stuff; from writing to execution or from characters to performance, and it has got everything just in the right place and a bit more than that. The sheer brutal silent pitches on screen are more horrific than its eerie world, appalling creatures and breathtaking sound effects. There are few sequences installed in, so perfectly that one fails to not connect or be effected with it that easily results into teary eyes and long gasping of horrors. John Krasinski's latest project is devoured with his affection towards horror and that is exactly the key that not only unlocks this mystic place into something colossal but connects frame-to-frame to the audience with the help of his brilliant execution skills. Addition to that, the performance objective is scored utterly by the whole cast on chemistry where even though Emily Blunt has a wider range than John Krasinski, he steals the show as a sore middle aged man surviving the nature. Bryan Woods, Scott Beck and John Krasinski; the co-writers, tends to keep the practicality evolving in the script (like when John loads the shotgun carefully and advances further but doesn't actually use it) despite of its genre, keeping the crisp alive to resemble through it. A Quiet Place is surprisingly a character driven feature that hits hard and fast (it is edited perfectly) with its 'mature' script that only offers hints of ideas and still creates the anticipated impact, narrowing it down to a metaphorical tone.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantApr 14, 2018
Writer-actor-director John Krasinski's atmospheric sci-fi offering serves up a haunting, suspenseful tale that proves it's possible to make an effective horror film without worrying about how high the body count is. Despite a few minor plotWriter-actor-director John Krasinski's atmospheric sci-fi offering serves up a haunting, suspenseful tale that proves it's possible to make an effective horror film without worrying about how high the body count is. Despite a few minor plot holes, the story is solid, inventive and skillfully executed, making stunning use of elements -- like sound and sound editing -- that typically don't get to play center stage in a film's finished product. What's more, the picture's richly layered narrative is deftly punctuated with symbolism that carries deeper meanings, a quality rarely, if ever, seen in releases in this genre. Go see this one, and be prepared to have the crap scared out of you.… Expand
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43in2014Apr 10, 2018
The short review: This is a must-see super tense thriller that has great sound effects and sound editing, and great acting all around. There are a couple of plot holes, but the good parts cover these up.

Related media: There isn't anyThe short review: This is a must-see super tense thriller that has great sound effects and sound editing, and great acting all around. There are a couple of plot holes, but the good parts cover these up.


Related media: There isn't any related book / TV series.


What's it like?: The inspiration for this film could be The Diary of Anne Frank. Other recent similar works including 2015’s Hidden. In this film, the alien hunters are highly perceptive of unnatural sounds (but cannot see well?!). The family of five hides in a farm and go about daily activities very quietly, but a series of events eventually draw the aliens to the farm for a final showdown.


Pros: 1) Sci-fi films need rules on what is feasible and what is not. This film stick to these rules consistently and the film thus works very well.


2) The sound effects and sound editing were done very well here. The sound comes on and goes silent at different times. It also portrays the difficulty deaf people have with their hearing devices. It is very quiet for most of the film and my fellow cinema-goers were actually very careful not to fiddle with their food packaging then, which is quite an achievement for a film. 3) Needless to say, this film is a super-tense thriller. Impending dangers are given time to build up thus making the experience for the viewers very tense. The last film I saw that was similarly tense was 2017’s Get Out and that was excellent too.


4) Emily Blunt's acting is good enough to win an Academy Award. No holocaust film required! Cons: 1) Sight is the most important sense for any species and is required for that species to dominate all others. It is unlikely that an alien species able to build spaceships to come to Earth have such poor eyesight. A caveat of this is that the aliens could merely be creatures dropped off from space by their more sense-able masters. 2) Even if the hunters could not see (well?) it doesn’t make sense for the family to highlight the farm that they live at by turning on all the lights at night and farming their corn in such neat rows. The aliens could have some spaceship or drones with sensors that can see such things.


3) No explanation was provided for why the farm had a steady supply of electricity. Most part of the film takes place more than a year after the aliens appear. Is the National Grid still operational or does the farm have a generator, which would be noisy though? 4) It is not possible to physically upturn a nail in the way shown in the film, but a greater issue here is that the film fails to incorporate this nail into the story, towards the end of the film.


5) Why would the father set up operational microphones and speakers at home when this could accidentally create unwanted sounds?


How would the different age groups rate it?


Children: (This is too tense for children.)
Teens: Excellent
Young adults: Excellent
Medium age adults: Excellent
Old adults: Excellent


Rating: 5/5 (no half scores). Pay to watch it in the cinema and to buy the DVD.… Expand
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The_Wolverine99Apr 7, 2018
To start, just know that there will be no spoilers in this review. To put this in perspective, I have just made an account on metacritic just so I can write this review. This movie was incredible. From the very first scene, to the very last,To start, just know that there will be no spoilers in this review. To put this in perspective, I have just made an account on metacritic just so I can write this review. This movie was incredible. From the very first scene, to the very last, this movie drew me in and did not let me go. I typically find thriller/scary movies dumb in a lot of ways. From how the characters act to the storyline and so on. This movie surprised me by how smart and intriguing it was and I was honestly sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time. The acting was incredible by all the characters, with each one having their own moments of really shining and the directing was also superb. Are their some flaws in this movie? Perhaps, because no movie is perfect. But as of right now, it is really hard for me to think of any. For the thriller genre, this is one of the best movies I have seen in quite some time and I can honestly recommend this movie for everyone to see. Hope you all get something out of this and are encouraged to watch this movie!… Expand
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GunnerMcDaggetApr 15, 2018
Definitely not for everyone but for people who love suspense thrillers/horrors, this is the perfect movie. It's tense but it also manages to weave an interesting story. And it's coupled with some amazing performances.

If I had to point outDefinitely not for everyone but for people who love suspense thrillers/horrors, this is the perfect movie. It's tense but it also manages to weave an interesting story. And it's coupled with some amazing performances.

If I had to point out some downsides I would say that some of the logic is flawed but that can easily be ignored. The ending is also a little cliche. But overall it's an amazing movie which is definitely a must see.… Expand
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TrevorsViewApr 12, 2018
With a clear ambience sound that only goes away whenever the viewing perspective is switched into the deaf daughter’s, this newest indie horror renaissance smash-hit offers silent storytelling dependent on informative newspapers rather thanWith a clear ambience sound that only goes away whenever the viewing perspective is switched into the deaf daughter’s, this newest indie horror renaissance smash-hit offers silent storytelling dependent on informative newspapers rather than expositional words. In this short little movie, you linger on a family of four’s attempts to stay mute so three carnivorous noise-hungry creatures in the area can’t find them.

You never get a good glance at the eyeless creatures other than some scary venom teeth and the fact that they crawl on all four like spiders. Thus, in the silence that these creatures scare the public into, anything that is heard simply BOOMs, almost a jump-scare in impact. Yet mom and dad still manage to find A Quiet Place where they can dance to earbud music together while he caresses her baby bump, allowing a brief piece of safe familiarity.

The hush living quarters the family lives in makes even paper ruffles more fearsome inside each of their individual perspectives: I likewise felt afraid to move even slightly in my theater seat while watching. The details that make up the family’s predicament screams mastery: food must be eaten off corn leaf plates and monopoly must be played using wool pieces, numerous scattered foreshadowing bits toy around your fearful anticipation in the process. It helps you to feel relieved once free speech is safely permitted around a thunderous waterfall, until you are set back in dangerous floods again set to attack.

Although the pregnant mother’s due date lands one day before a full moon, one of her first seen actions still conveys devotion in how she very carefully obtains her son’s meds, her ultimate realization of persistence’s importance sparking the evocative parental themes. The kids demonstrate themselves in persistence too, meeting us where we’re most sensitive, for we’ve all been a confused kid in a dark monstrous world before.

The father shows marriage’s power beyond personal dilemma whilst he searches after a cure for his daughter’s deafness, the constant dissatisfaction visualized with hot solar rays behind them in tension. Besides just casting his real-life wife, director John Krasinski (Lip Sync Battle) cast a deaf actress to portray the deaf daughter, resulting in authenticity of a seldom seen predicament: a deaf girl raised by hearing people who hope to change her. Alongside her brother, each eventually ascertain one another’s needs in the process of expressing a sibling’s commitment.

Thus, everyone has something different to zip behind secretive lips until you just want to throw a comforting wool blanket around each of them and sing a lullaby for their sanity. It makes you reconsider your own personal preconceptions upon communication to understand their unique intense love.

In pasting this complex piece together, John Krasinski’s efforts as director, star, co-writer, and co-executive producer each succeed to deafening applause! His on-screen performance stands out the most of his four efforts as a lack of a home glows in his softly paced eye motions. In the rare occasion he does speak, Krasinski breathes out a caressive necessity to desperately guard others. You often wonder when he’ll fall on his knees in self-ransom, fitting his final epiphany about the value in life or death.

However, not everything about Krasinski’s breakout project is perfect: the accompanying musical score contributes nothing for a film attempting no noise. The absence of music worked in No Country for Old Men, so think how much stronger it could turn out here! Plus, without fault on the producers’ affordability, cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen (Fences, Molly’s Game) creates too few claustrophobic closeups on these victims. A similar issue to exploit a limited financial plan results in poor CGI monsters.

But like Get Out, a low-budget Black nightmare, A Quiet Place is a low-budget White nightmare. A ghost town appropriately opens the piece, streets beneath amber leaves, buzzards inaudibly swooping above, straightaway establishing a setup of Whiteness comeuppance. Whiteness in this future may be the world’s sole race left, any attention erased toward the natives they took America away from. Thus, the 100% Caucasian cast must keep below a whisper—or else face immediate death by their childhood fears, until a hard truth hits that nobody truly owns the Earth.

Obviously though, you will most remember the nonstop thrills, which pile on top of each other until the information built up erupts into a powerful finale. Thank goodness that it’s still rather early into the year, and we already got an explosive instant classic to scream about!… Expand
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d0vla11Apr 17, 2018
Very intense film with phenomenal acting.
However, the last part of it felt underwhelming to me, and i think the monsters should have been saved for the later parts, because the intensity would have been even stronger! (IMO)
You should checkVery intense film with phenomenal acting.
However, the last part of it felt underwhelming to me, and i think the monsters should have been saved for the later parts, because the intensity would have been even stronger! (IMO)
You should check it out, totally recommending it! :)… Expand
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dangabrielnicuApr 6, 2018
I was able to breathe after the movie was finished , the best thriller I have seen since James Cameron Alien 2
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zlatanmazuidiApr 6, 2018
3rd best horror movie behind GEt out, and silence of the lambs, best social commentary movie behind isle of dogs this year
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ThejaywhipApr 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well directed and intense if you can buy into the rules of the movie. However, it unravels much in the way Signs did, which is a very similar movie, at the end regarding the creatures weakness. As a viewer we are expected to suspend disbelief that the whole world (and the world's militaries) are so stupid that they got overrun by aliens who can simply be destroyed by amplified higher frequency sound? Really? Realistically if this happened, the solution would have been found within 24 hours after observing the creatures are highly sensitive to sound and the military would have been able to target and destroy this foreign enemy with ease. Just saying it really drove down the score. It's hard to ignore and definitely takes me out of the world building realism the film tried to establish. Very high marks for most everything else though. Great acting, technical film aspects, pacing, tension, direction etc.… Expand
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ROYFINKApr 12, 2018
FINALLY AN ORIGINAL MOVIE its been awhile since there was a horror movie that had tension and suspense instead of jump scares gore and dumb characters this movie is great because it relies on what you cant see and having characters that areFINALLY AN ORIGINAL MOVIE its been awhile since there was a horror movie that had tension and suspense instead of jump scares gore and dumb characters this movie is great because it relies on what you cant see and having characters that are not complete idiots and you care about them i fully recommend it to anyone who misses the days when horror was horror and not stupid crap like truth or dare… Expand
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GinaKApr 11, 2018
What a fantastic film! Great idea, wonderful acting (Emily Blunt gives an especially outstanding, sympathetic performance), and a terrific monster. Yes, the monster looks a bit like Alien, but with some unique awfulness all its own. GreatWhat a fantastic film! Great idea, wonderful acting (Emily Blunt gives an especially outstanding, sympathetic performance), and a terrific monster. Yes, the monster looks a bit like Alien, but with some unique awfulness all its own. Great atmosphere, plot, and pacing. The last 30 minutes are especially harrowing. I was totally engrossed in the film. Yes, it is a bit like the Cloverfield films, but much better overall. Yes, it is a bit like “It Comes at Night,” but it will still knock your socks off since it goes far beyond all these films in originality and horror.… Expand
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twall3Apr 9, 2018
I went with high expectations, based on so many stellar reviews. For me, the first half had little tension (not edge of my seat from beginning to end as I had read), though the calm quiet story building was well done. That said, once thingsI went with high expectations, based on so many stellar reviews. For me, the first half had little tension (not edge of my seat from beginning to end as I had read), though the calm quiet story building was well done. That said, once things ramped up, there was some major tension! I think I might have been gripping the seat arm rest at times. I've read others complaining against plot holes, but I'm not one to get critical like that. Taking the movie for what it is, it was intriguing and enjoyable. I have almost always avoided horror movies (I don't like the unnecessary cruelty, gratuitous violence and blood splashing) but I was very pleased with the restraint shown in the making of this film. As others have noted, it centered on a caring and intelligent family, and little gore was shown. I applaud the film makers for finding a great balance between creating stressful suspension, but not showing things that go over the top. I suppose the trend in horror films like most things is to go further than previous movies to still keep it shocking. Cool to see that it works to pull back and still make a very successful film!… Expand
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eli_fjrApr 10, 2018
All tension/thriller with none of the filler. I appreciated that it gave no real exposition as to how they came to this position.
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TheQuietGamerOct 20, 2018
Impeccably crafted high-concept horror. With a premise like this sound is everything. If Krasinski and crew had messed up even once on this front it is very likely that the whole movie would have come crumbling down. Everything is in deftImpeccably crafted high-concept horror. With a premise like this sound is everything. If Krasinski and crew had messed up even once on this front it is very likely that the whole movie would have come crumbling down. Everything is in deft hands though. Something you can see in the little touches. Like how when the attention is on any member of the Abbott other than their deaf daughter you can hear the background noises like wind. When she is the focus it is complete and utter silence. A tiny thing, but it's the small stuff in A Quiet Place that tends to make the biggest impressions.

The attention to detail in every aspect of how these characters live their lives is incredible. So much thought and care went into creating this world. It genuinely portrays the Abbotts as intelligent, resourceful people. When things inevitably begin to go downhill for the family, it's not because one of them slipped up, broke the rules, or did something outright stupid. It's a random, totally natural and faultless event that sends danger to their doorstep. They never slip up afterwards either. Every second is a careful, calculated reaction to the downward spiral their night has become. It is so refreshing to watch something where everyone onscreen is doing their best to stay on top of things. Even the kids show a ton of restraint.

I had no idea I would be watching something so emotional when I put this on. The family drama isn't exactly original, but the themes of parenthood of familial love are still powerful. We don't really see these kinds of morals anymore outside of animated kid flicks. Nice to see a movie aimed at adults have that kind of message in an era where it seems that more homes are being torn apart from the inside than ever before. Loving your neighbor is great guys, but we should really stop letting that get in the way of loving those we sit around the table with every night.

A lack of noise and minimalistic dialog are used to create an commendably oppressive atmosphere that is adept a pulling the audience into being just as quiet as those they are watching onscreen. The amount of hold your breath moments may cause you to pop a lung and there's a surprising tearjerker that capitalizes naturally on all that emotional buildup in a way that doesn't feel like a cheap shot.

There is a letdown though and unfortunately it's a pretty big one. While not enough to ruin the movie, the weak attempts at getting a jolt from the audience are far more numerous than the actually effective scenes of slow, rising terror. As uniquely setup by the film's wonderful use of silence they may be, a predictable jump scare is still a predictable jump scare. The use of your typical, unnaturally perfect movie baby is also noticeable. Only crying when the set-piece calls for it. A shotgun is fired in the same room as the infant at one point and there's not a peep out of it. A minor blunder in an otherwise highly believable sequence of events.

A wonderful concept does not go wasted in this immaculately thought out and lovingly made allegory for parenthood. It establishes a sense of danger early on with an unforgettable opening catastrophe that keeps suspenseful from that point on. Generic scare tactics aside, this is one of the greats of modern horror and I hope this isn't Krasinski's only foray into the genre.… Expand
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sanyrubOct 20, 2018
Atmosphere perfectly built little by little, detail by detail, at the beginning of the film. Then towards the middle... bang! The thing kind of explodes with a tremendous situation the character played by Emily Blunt has to live. The film,Atmosphere perfectly built little by little, detail by detail, at the beginning of the film. Then towards the middle... bang! The thing kind of explodes with a tremendous situation the character played by Emily Blunt has to live. The film, apart from none gore terror, is a great emotive piece of drama. The film will get you more than you think towards the end. Must see.… Expand
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nestoryavithJun 29, 2018
Original and true horror. This is a must see for any remote horror or sci-fi fan. In fact, anyone should see this film. A suspenseful work of art that utilizes cinematic sound like no other film before. It's more than a film. It's a legend.Original and true horror. This is a must see for any remote horror or sci-fi fan. In fact, anyone should see this film. A suspenseful work of art that utilizes cinematic sound like no other film before. It's more than a film. It's a legend. And John Krasinski has established himself as an amazing director. #10/10… Expand
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AnnieBitencourtJun 19, 2018
Amei demais! Fiquei tensa do início ao fim. Precisava lembrar de respirar haha
Krasinski por favor faça mais filmes!
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irbeguiApr 30, 2018
Very good story, the tension in the film is impressive, the conflicts of the characters is interesting, recommended movie.
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Joshinatir2200Jun 23, 2018
For its length, A Quiet Place builds the tension for its climax perfectly. The acting is phenomenal, including the children. The entire film is so atmospheric and you recognize that at any moment in the hour and a half runtime, any soundFor its length, A Quiet Place builds the tension for its climax perfectly. The acting is phenomenal, including the children. The entire film is so atmospheric and you recognize that at any moment in the hour and a half runtime, any sound could mean instant death.… Expand
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TheFlash3200May 15, 2018
This movie met all expectations for me and this is my favorite movie of 2018. Krasinksi and Blunt were outstanding and so were Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds. I will defenitely make sure to go buy this awesome movie on 4K.
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RobCJamesonJun 9, 2018
Aside from being just a ordinary sci-fi horror film like the Alien movies, this film also depicts the current method in parenthood of our modern times and what you get is a brilliantly crafted horror-drama built on tension and sound from theAside from being just a ordinary sci-fi horror film like the Alien movies, this film also depicts the current method in parenthood of our modern times and what you get is a brilliantly crafted horror-drama built on tension and sound from the mind of Jim Halpert.… Expand
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tameme89Apr 11, 2018
it is an incredible movie and excellent script and very well directed by Jhon. It is a fund of important family fault and leaves you thinking what would happen if you life depended on being all the time in silence and how far you would go toit is an incredible movie and excellent script and very well directed by Jhon. It is a fund of important family fault and leaves you thinking what would happen if you life depended on being all the time in silence and how far you would go to protect your family.
It's not Horror movie is a Drama with a bit of horror and science fiction.
But if it make you very nervous to the point of not eating popcorn at the cinema because you do not want to make noise.
On the other hand the aliens or creatures are very well put together with all the production.
I recommend it a lot, I give it 10 one of the best Drama and Horror movies for me after the Get Out movie.… Expand
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TIM73Apr 12, 2018
What a difference movie, great fresh concept came out of the cinema very happy best movie I have seen in a long time yes it has a few holes in the story but I don't care, loved it just what I needed on that day.
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Dornan7Apr 8, 2018
Excellent movie. I don't get why people are so divided by it. This is such an amazing movie. John Krasinski was top notch as was Emily Blunt but all the plaudits go to Millicent Simmonds. Fantastic performance. It was a great idea and uniqueExcellent movie. I don't get why people are so divided by it. This is such an amazing movie. John Krasinski was top notch as was Emily Blunt but all the plaudits go to Millicent Simmonds. Fantastic performance. It was a great idea and unique concept that totally worked from start to finish. From the opening scenes to the ending I was totally drawn in.… Expand
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Obi-JonesSep 21, 2018
The origins of the films scenario are not really fleshed out and because of this it falls a little flat for me. I can see a strong link with The Last Of Us (PS4 videogame) in the films setting, although I think TLOU is actually a much betterThe origins of the films scenario are not really fleshed out and because of this it falls a little flat for me. I can see a strong link with The Last Of Us (PS4 videogame) in the films setting, although I think TLOU is actually a much better story. The acting is very good and the film is very tense because of the danger posed to the cast..... Hollywood seems to have to put children in danger in everything these days??… Expand
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frankrog29Aug 20, 2018
A Quiet Place is a good movie. What kept it from being a great movie for me was the CGI monsters. They look totally hokey and fake. Movies rely on CGI way too much these days. Horror filmmakers should hearken back to the 80's and 90's, whenA Quiet Place is a good movie. What kept it from being a great movie for me was the CGI monsters. They look totally hokey and fake. Movies rely on CGI way too much these days. Horror filmmakers should hearken back to the 80's and 90's, when special effects didn't rely so much on CGI, and the creatures looked more real and believable as a result.… Expand
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atoradoJul 9, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Works nice as a thriller but- where was the Army all this time?? - they just needed to attach a bomb to a Bruno Mars music mannequin and remotely explode the device… Expand
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BostjanMay 7, 2018
I found the idea extremely genuine and pure. They really brought something new to the table, so the story is unique which makes it a very special movie. But there is a BIG "but" if you're more of a horror than drama fan because, in myI found the idea extremely genuine and pure. They really brought something new to the table, so the story is unique which makes it a very special movie. But there is a BIG "but" if you're more of a horror than drama fan because, in my opinion, the story could have more blood in it. Although everything checks out when you come to the end of the film when the suspense is rising and they leave you dangling on a spider web with questions in your head if there will be a sequel, or it is up to us to conjure something up.… Expand
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loremMar 30, 2020
An interesting film, with a story full of tension and suspense, told in an original way, despite the fact that it has a post-apocalyptic cliché premise.
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SaamedoardoApr 15, 2018
Beautiful, terrifying,sad, Amazing. Very good acting,especially krasinski and Emily Blunt,the sound is the best thing in the movie and the Aliens are very scary. Very suggested
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ArkCreatorApr 24, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Quiet Place is possibly one of the best Horror Films of the decade and deserves the rating it is getting from the critics. John Krasinski has done a phenomenal job creating a film with such little dialogue yet using the effects of acting and extravagant camera techniques to create what Hitchcock called ‘Pure Cinema’. It is very rare that I see a trailer for an upcoming Horror movie and get excited, but after seeing the trailer for A Quiet Place, I was immediately intrigued. The concept seemed almost impossible to betray on screen for it contains so many flaws and yet again Krasinski managed to fill in the gaps that we as the audience wouldn’t of imagined to of been explained.
Firstly, those who ask why the family didn’t live beside the waterfall are honestly so inconsiderate. Why... why would you want to live in a waterfall for the rest of your life? That is no way to live. This isn’t the only inconsiderate point a few contain; The Baby, Food, basic noises e.g. coughs... If people were to use there common sense and take in the information given in the film they would know that it is completely possible to survive on that farm.
They have a stable diet of fish and vegetable due to the parents both having experience of living on a farm. The baby is not heard crying because the monsters are distracted via the fireworks, Others on earth may have found a solution to the problem but where killed before exposing it, There ARE other people alive (the other fires being lit and the Old Man screaming)
Besides the film covering up any plot holes, the acting is unbelievable. You can tell that the chemistry within the cast was perfect and the choice for each role was sublime. Noah Jupe was brilliant especially in the scene when the Old Man screams and his father is trying to keep him quiet. Jupe did a fantastic job with his facial expression and only added to what Pure Cinema is. As for Millicent Simmonds I don’t know where to begin. During the film you were able to sympathise with Simmonds character the most for when it went to her POV you felt as if you were in her position. Knowing that she can’t hear what is around her but being able to see the monster right behind her is terrifying. This with her imposing appearance to seem completely unaware of her surroundings was wonderful to see and should certainly be recognised. As for both John and Emma they were outstanding. Firstly for Emma in the birth scene and John in the scene towards the end of the film when he sacrifices his life to save his children. This is certainly one of my favourite movies and I am more than happy to give it a 10… Expand
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DeadpulJul 21, 2018
This was absolutely the best movie for this year. So far. Why do people have to look for the worst in a movie? Original story, amazing acting; not to forget it is a drama, but also all these suspension moments... would just take your breathThis was absolutely the best movie for this year. So far. Why do people have to look for the worst in a movie? Original story, amazing acting; not to forget it is a drama, but also all these suspension moments... would just take your breath away. I seriously can't understand the people giving this negative score and how would you even make a registration in this site (and why), when you can't appreciate a good movie. There is a new Pacific Rim movie, maybe, just maybe, redirect your ungrateful opinions there. This is why we are getting flooded with low quality, pointless, brain cells killing, so called - movies. I need to stop as this has turned into something else, rather a film review. 8.5/10; feed your brains and senses once in a while, jeez.… Expand
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filmcapsMay 9, 2018
John krasinski has a bright future as a director. the movie is gripping, tension filled, emotional and honestly might be my favorite movie of 2018.
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Troubledkid97Dec 27, 2018
There are a few non-logical things here and there in this film like other reviews have pointed out. But I've seen a truckload of horror movies that can't even follow the simplest logic. At least this movie has a coherent plot. If you want aThere are a few non-logical things here and there in this film like other reviews have pointed out. But I've seen a truckload of horror movies that can't even follow the simplest logic. At least this movie has a coherent plot. If you want a good scare and aren't too nit picky, this movie is for you.… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 16, 2018
An effective way to provoke suspense without dialogues or sounds; in a way that infects the wiewer durings it´s 90 minutes. One of best movies of genre in 2018. Dare to watch at evening, without making noises.
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Jes1310Jan 18, 2019
Great script, brilliant acting (how did they make the kids perform like that), great story. Just a great little indie horror film, which is a must see.
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WatchmojoOct 28, 2019
Best Film Of 2018.
Bold and beautiful.
John Krasinski was astonishing and above all he got himself established as the BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME!
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MoishApr 28, 2018
Builds tension really good and for what it is it´s handled realistically, besides not going deep into the story and getting to the conclusion really quick its enjoyable and clearly states John Krasinski as more than just a good actor.
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NikolayGMay 3, 2018
A 7 is generous. It deserves a 6.5. A thinner more trifling superficial movie would be hard to find. It is entertaining but here's basically nothing to this movie. It's like the popcorn at the theater. This movie is a series of suspenseA 7 is generous. It deserves a 6.5. A thinner more trifling superficial movie would be hard to find. It is entertaining but here's basically nothing to this movie. It's like the popcorn at the theater. This movie is a series of suspense scenes with no real development. As the trailers show, aliens have invaded Earth and they are drawn to sound. So long as you're quiet you're safe. So this movie is about a family's efforts to remain quiet, and when you have kids that's not easy. That's it. The suspense scenes are entertaining, but they are all you get. You never find out a single thing about the aliens. You never find out a single thing about anything. The way the movie ends is cute but it's not the result of development. It's a shortcut ending that the story has not naturally built to at all. Bottom line. Fun but light and ultimately empty.… Expand
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DagdaXIIIMay 28, 2018
John Krasinski, here you know perfectly how to tell a story with basically sounds, and that is not achieved every day, the tension that creates that environment is admirable, as we are worried because our protagonists do not make noise, whatJohn Krasinski, here you know perfectly how to tell a story with basically sounds, and that is not achieved every day, the tension that creates that environment is admirable, as we are worried because our protagonists do not make noise, what a bad time when they do it without wanting to know what can happen, I consider quiet place a great work this year.… Expand
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ranjan04rajeevJun 27, 2018
I do not usually like a horror movie, but in recent years there have been some really good horror movies, this one also can be added to that list, Short and precise movie plot revolves around mainly the sudden burst of sounds to scare you butI do not usually like a horror movie, but in recent years there have been some really good horror movies, this one also can be added to that list, Short and precise movie plot revolves around mainly the sudden burst of sounds to scare you but the acting and directions is really good which keeps you pulled inside the movie, as the monster looks invincible till the end.… Expand
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pezgordoApr 18, 2018
The absence of sound in most of the film makes you build a different relationship, not only with its muteness but also with the sounds of the theater. It makes you reflect on your position as spectator. By doing this you become an activeThe absence of sound in most of the film makes you build a different relationship, not only with its muteness but also with the sounds of the theater. It makes you reflect on your position as spectator. By doing this you become an active participant in the movie.… Expand
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floppyjabjabJul 13, 2018
you won't find any horror movie that will keep your suspance as much as this one does, plus you really connect with the characters. masterpiece by John Krasinsky aka Jim from the Office
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PipeCMay 10, 2018
We shout out loud with gratitude in the face of an archaic cinema facet revivified by post-modern suspense genre: Silence.

What was the last time you watched a nearly-silent suspense film made by a major Hollywood studio? It seems that thisWe shout out loud with gratitude in the face of an archaic cinema facet revivified by post-modern suspense genre: Silence.


What was the last time you watched a nearly-silent suspense film made by a major Hollywood studio? It seems that this question has no answer. The main originality builder here is its ability to evolve in a particular not-talking film, that's already a bombshell. With an over limited use of dialogues and an intrepid skill in conceiving an irrefutably captivating story with coherence and vigor, it seems impossible to make a movie without the actor's voice, for many artists is a requirement for storytelling understandability, since the characters are the link to the viewer, they make the connection, but, not all the stories take this kind of paths. Broadly speaking, this kinematic tool seems to be the engine of the idea, however, dissecting my own experience and some spectators' opinions, such a factor didn't work in top form.

Christopher Tellefsen deserves personalized recognition thanks to his decision of reducing as much as possible the length, synthesizing the crucial parts and discarding what doesn't contribute, focusing the core of an entertaining genre film. Time flies by as situations are located in the right place, carefully beneficial choices. After the screening, I found four memorable scenes, dark dreams coming true thanks to a set of artistic and creative components to achieve such level of effectiveness and unbeatable naturalness: The first one takes place at the beginning, just before the main titles make their appearance as vanishing powder; the second one is an incident inside a creepy silo; The third one is a painful sacrifice demanding a few wipes and the fourth one, exhibited in the last act, is starring Emily Blunt in a bathtub and the danger lurking, certainly brutal and the best of all the movie by far.

The sound section is good, but that isn't enough. Despite pictures had to execute the narrative function the dialogues could not, the accompaniment was to be exceptional, as original as the ideas of the script and terribly disturbing as it should be in a horror film. Two Oscar nominations, but Marco Beltrami's soundtrack doesn't have much to highlight because it complies with simple emotional, atmospheric compositions and loudly cheap high-sounding sounds when the creatures make their entrance, it's quite common and unimaginative in a manner of speaking. A huge dissatisfaction with such powerful references, however, the biggest disappointment was the sound editing work, which plays its role half-heartedly, it doesn't use an important feature in the way it should, a terrible flaw. While on several occasions a good frightening impact is achieved by breaking the silence with an accidental sound, all the alternatives the story had are not explored. With his third work as a director, John Krasinski burst into as an inventive and original voice for suspense genre. His film is a tension construction class, as well as a visual delight thanks to a sensible and exciting perspective on a story that isn't wasted. It's amazing to see how he understands the function of each camera movement, knows how to keep an exquisite timing between the characters and sets up vicious sequences that leave the spectator petrified. We place a value on the prioritization of the coherence and storytelling sharpness, bringing the characters in the foreground, not relegating efficient jump-scares with oppressive atmospheres leading to a breathtaking climax. Like hotcakes on the tables of the major studios, he announces himself as one of the most innovative Hollywood filmmakers and screenwriters at the expense of this spectacular debut that took everyone by surprise — let's just look at its worldwide box office, making "horror" movie history — not for his role as an actor, but for his unexpected endowments as far as cinematographic constructions are concerned. "A Quiet Place" by John Krasinski is a dystopian, heartbreaking, nerve-wracking nightmare, any reluctant spectator will end up surrendering to the supreme tension of this sci-fi thriller starring the never quiet life of this prepared family. Sometimes intense, poignant and irrecoverably tense; the humanity in its narrative mechanisms, the power of the pictures and the fireproof charm between the leads guarantee one of the best forays in the genre this year; alongside "Get Out" by Jordan Peele, it's really fascinating many comedy actors keep tremendous creative minds for different genres, ironic thing, we find horror in humor. Great achievements and broken promises, the film leaves an inexplicably bittersweet flavor, perhaps more bitter than sweet, because it disappoints to understand that most of the time, when hyper-positive buzz catapults a film tends to be a dissonant marketing squeal.… Expand
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MrPajamasMay 13, 2021
I watched A Quiet Place because the sequel is coming out soon and I so wanted to catch the train and see this work. Quite an interesting little film. An original idea that probably won't suit everyone. In the beginning nothing much happensI watched A Quiet Place because the sequel is coming out soon and I so wanted to catch the train and see this work. Quite an interesting little film. An original idea that probably won't suit everyone. In the beginning nothing much happens for a long time and it's more about building the atmosphere. There is hardly any talking in the film, which pretty much describes the title of the film, and you really need peace and quiet for this film. The pace is slower at first, but towards the end it starts to pick up and we do get some action. Probably the best thing about the film, or at least the thing I liked the most, was the monsters. Weird creeps that react to sound so the main characters have to live quietly to keep these bastards from having them for dinner. Overall, an interesting idea and for me a good horror film that I can recommend.… Expand
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MisterdionyMay 18, 2021
Simple plot but effective overall. The atmosphere makes you watch every step of the characters closely and keeps the tension high. Sometimes I feel like the characters could act less stupid though.
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HabibiehakimMay 28, 2021
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A Quiet Place is more about the intensity, even though i'm not sure if this gonna be my nightmare, in terms of the performance it was alright, but the score and the monster was very great, John Krasinski acting and directing was well7.5/10
A Quiet Place is more about the intensity, even though i'm not sure if this gonna be my nightmare, in terms of the performance it was alright, but the score and the monster was very great, John Krasinski acting and directing was well done enough to make A Quiet Place still a pretty good movie, is it perfect? no, is it watchable? 100%.… Expand
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KoopaTropaDec 27, 2019
The film has great direction and wonderful acting by the cast.
Jonh Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds are the highlights of the work.
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BroyaxNov 15, 2018
Film post-apo dans lequel les rares survivants doivent veiller à bien fermer leur grande gueule, car l'ouvrir, c'est sonner la cloche du déjeuner pour les créatures xénomorphes qui rôdent et viennent vous arracher la tête d'un geste brutal.Film post-apo dans lequel les rares survivants doivent veiller à bien fermer leur grande gueule, car l'ouvrir, c'est sonner la cloche du déjeuner pour les créatures xénomorphes qui rôdent et viennent vous arracher la tête d'un geste brutal. La parole est d'argent mais le silence est d'or ici !



A dire vrai, j'ai surtout avisé ce petit film parce qu'Emily jolie (qui n'a -Dieu merci- rien à voir avec Angelina) est dedans ! et même qu'elle est blonde pour l'occasion... et enceinte jusqu'aux yeux (ça j'aime pas mais heureusement, elle démoule éventuellement son polichinelle dans la baignoire... hum, oui... c'est n'importe quoi !).



Le début du film est assez laborieux puisqu'on a l'impression de regarder un documentaire de sourdingues ou un remake couleur de The Artist, ce qui agace un brin. On se parle donc par signes et on ne fait pas un bruit dans la petite famille dans la prairie... des monstres. Mais il arrive qu'on fasse un bruit involontaire (une flatulence qu'on gardait depuis 3 semaines par exemple) et là c'est le drame...



Le film se révèle alors d'une redoutable efficacité tandis que la famille survivante joue à cache-cache avec les monstres (très bien faits et... très monstrueux) jusqu'à la fin où un deus ex machina impromptu et fortuit nous mène à une résolution ma foi bien méritée (je commençais à avoir peur, moi aussi).



On passera du coup sur quelques détails qui chiffonnent, la faute à un scénario écrit avec beaucoup trop de bières dans le bec.



La mise en scène reste fort plaisante en tout cas et use des artifices habituels propres aux sursauts, une réaction bien naturelle lorsqu'une créature avec des dents comme ça vient faire un petit coucou. Sans prévenir. Dans l'ensemble, "Sans un Bruit" parvient à distiller une tension et une ambiance très dignes d'intérêt... et d'attention ! contrairement à ces zouaves qui ne font pas (assez) attention !… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020
Better than Birdbox because it is more intense and exciting. Basically, people in this fictitious scenario are hardly allowed to make any noises.

The result is that as a viewer you always hold your breath briefly when the protagonists make aBetter than Birdbox because it is more intense and exciting. Basically, people in this fictitious scenario are hardly allowed to make any noises.

The result is that as a viewer you always hold your breath briefly when the protagonists make a mistake.

The creatures are really cool and make disgusting noises.

That hardly or not at all does not matter, but one should have done without the music, at least for the most part, as it always felt unsuitable and just wanted to build up tension too much (not really necessary in the context of this film).

My biggest criticism of the film is that some situations just feel too constructed and sometimes you can't quite understand why the creatures are there after all or again.

So it could certainly have been packaged better.… Expand
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geewahJan 7, 2021
A pretty simple premise for a horror/thriller but pulled off well due to it's clever script and it's ability to keep the tension high.
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Broker2022Jan 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suspensefully made dystopian horror sci-fi film starring the wonderful and beautiful Emilly Blunt. The film begins after the events of an invasion by horrific beings from outer space. In the course of the film, the protagonists have to prove their strengths and weaknesses to the invaders from space and it turns out that despite all caution and prevention, fate is not always kind to them, just like in real life. The CGI's are in the upper range and the suspense is maintained until the last minute. At the end of the movie you wish for more, what's next, is there a happy ending or is it just going to get worse?! That's probably why a sequel was shot two years later, which is also very good and roughly shows the beginnings of the invasion. Another third film is already being planned, which is very gratifying. I hope again with the amazing Emilly Blunt and the same director. The solid and technically good directing by the director John Krasinski is expressly worth mentioning here. All in all a very good and exciting film, which shines with a solid story and its main actors.… Expand
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ALAMLEDPJan 19, 2023
John Krasinski took a break from his comedic roles to direct the horror film, A Quiet Place. Starring alongside his wife, Emily Blunt, the movie marked a departure from his usual style and a foray into the horror genre. The premise of theJohn Krasinski took a break from his comedic roles to direct the horror film, A Quiet Place. Starring alongside his wife, Emily Blunt, the movie marked a departure from his usual style and a foray into the horror genre. The premise of the movie, set in a post-apocalyptic 2020 where the world has been overrun by monsters that hunt by sound, is not entirely original but it is executed extremely well. The Abbott family, Lee (Krasinski), Evelyn (Blunt), Regan (Simmonds), Marcus (Jupe) and Beau (Cade Woodward) must use sign language to communicate and with one of them being deaf, it becomes second nature. The family must stick together after a tragic accident causes their numbers to shorten, but with a newborn on the way, things won’t be easy. The use of sound is a major factor in the success of the movie, with silence and musical cues being used sparingly and cleverly. The small cast all perform confidently, with Millicent Simmonds being cast in part because of her being deaf to add authenticity. The movie is creepy and at times, seat-grippingly so, with moments that don’t require sound or dialogue to elevate them. The movie had a snappy 90-minute runtime and was a bucketload of fun, but there were moments that didn't entirely work for the reviewer, such as the undercooked subplot of giving birth, and the conclusion was good but not as satisfying as the reviewer had hoped.
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John Krasinski se tomó un descanso de sus papeles cómicos para dirigir la película de terror A Quiet Place. Protagonizada junto a su esposa, Emily Blunt, la película marcó un alejamiento de su estilo habitual y una incursión en el género de terror. La premisa de la película, ambientada en un 2020 postapocalíptico donde el mundo ha sido invadido por monstruos que cazan por el sonido, no es del todo original pero está extremadamente bien ejecutada. La familia Abbott, Lee (Krasinski), Evelyn (Blunt), Regan (Simmonds), Marcus (Jupe) y Beau (Cade Woodward) deben usar el lenguaje de señas para comunicarse y, como uno de ellos es sordo, se convierte en una segunda naturaleza. La familia debe mantenerse unida después de que un trágico accidente haga que sus números se reduzcan, pero con un recién nacido en camino, las cosas no serán fáciles. El uso del sonido es un factor importante en el éxito de la película, ya que el silencio y las pistas musicales se usan con moderación y de manera inteligente. El pequeño elenco actúa con confianza, y Millicent Simmonds fue elegida en parte debido a que es sorda para agregar autenticidad. La película es espeluznante y, a veces, apasionante, con momentos que no requieren sonido o diálogo para elevarlos. La película tuvo una duración rápida de 90 minutos y fue muy divertida, pero hubo momentos que no funcionaron del todo para el crítico, como la subtrama poco hecha de dar a luz, y la conclusión fue buena pero no tan satisfactoria como la revisor había esperado.… Expand
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LetoAtreides82Jun 5, 2021
I watched this yesterday for the first time in preparation for A Quiet Place Part II. I loved it I was hooked right from the start all the way to the end. If it showed how it all started, and if there were less scenes with the mutedI watched this yesterday for the first time in preparation for A Quiet Place Part II. I loved it I was hooked right from the start all the way to the end. If it showed how it all started, and if there were less scenes with the muted dialogue I'd give this a 10.… Expand
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moviecritic68May 19, 2018
Sorry ... can't agree with the average score. The story was too far-fetched. Writers are struggling to come up with new horror ideas. I gave it a break and stayed out of the red for special effects but overall I was disappointed. Follow up:Sorry ... can't agree with the average score. The story was too far-fetched. Writers are struggling to come up with new horror ideas. I gave it a break and stayed out of the red for special effects but overall I was disappointed. Follow up: After watching again I see where I originally scored this film unfairly. Excuse me an followers I may have! :)… Expand
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KelvinSelimorOct 22, 2022
A Quiet Place. Walk only barefoot. A very interesting idea for the film, although perhaps not a new one, there have already been so many varieties of aliens that you can’t remember. However, the presentation itself, that almost the entireA Quiet Place. Walk only barefoot. A very interesting idea for the film, although perhaps not a new one, there have already been so many varieties of aliens that you can’t remember. However, the presentation itself, that almost the entire film takes place in complete silence, is already very mesmerizing. John Krasinski and the crew made good use of all that silence to keep the tension going. Unfortunately, a very short running time for such a story seemed, I just started watching, and already the end of the film. Also, very stupid moments of the plot are very striking, because of which you catch a facepalm on yourself. However, A Quiet Place is a great movie with amazing actors and an interesting story.… Expand
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Movie3Jul 15, 2018
Excellent film, bringing the tension and scares to the maximum! I was so on edge!
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meydianarizki21Oct 17, 2020
The demons in this movie looks like extraterrestrials but it doesn't matter, because I really enjoy the story of this film which makes me curious. The acting is so dramatical and the thing that impressed me with this film, the sound of theThe demons in this movie looks like extraterrestrials but it doesn't matter, because I really enjoy the story of this film which makes me curious. The acting is so dramatical and the thing that impressed me with this film, the sound of the effect makes it tense and scary so the jump scares plot makes my heart feel dislodged.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021
This is a tense, gripping and understandably claustrophobic film. Its even disorientating at times but that only adds to the intended sense of being on high alert, as it were. Its interesting how certain sounds are noticed because of theThis is a tense, gripping and understandably claustrophobic film. Its even disorientating at times but that only adds to the intended sense of being on high alert, as it were. Its interesting how certain sounds are noticed because of the lack of dialogue - something that might really bother, or bore even, some people but I liked the concept as something a little different, although I imagine its been done before in older films. I felt that Millicent Simmonds gave a particularly good performance, as the teen daughter Regan. She shows her fears and worries through her facial expressions well. This film won't appeal to all, its maybe not amazing or especially memorable as such but its certainly good and so, for what it is, I thought it was a well made film, hence I would recommend it, yes.… Expand
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Arth_SoniMar 11, 2020
One of the best horror movie. Although it is a quiet booring in the starting but later it comes to its original pace and thus hits the screen
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FurryKokApr 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Hats off to Emily and John for such a fantastic piece of work. The suspense keeps you on your toes and you feel really invested in the family dilemma of living in such a chaotic world.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Oct 10, 2020
Excelente historia, muy épica, con mucha tensión y terror.
¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADA!
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GayatriAug 4, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best the acting and many things like jumps ares actually suited I felt amazing waiting for a quiet place 2… Expand
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