A Quiet Place
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: April 6, 2018
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hulkillerApr 2, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I may be being very generous with this 7, but come on. If you are a spectator looking for entertainment and moments of tension, you will likely like the movie, even love it, but if you are more meticulous and like a really well-constructed story, you will be disappointed with several plot points. I will list some things that bothered me, to say the least. -They are living in a world where you cannot waver, or it was already, they have to be very solitary and meticulous, and for that everyone who lives with a child knows, that for that to happen, one cannot take their eyes off them 1 second, the boy taking the ship was not the girl's fault, it was the adults' fault. - For a couple who just lost their child, getting pregnant around 3 months later is just ridiculous and unacceptable. - if the noise attracts the monsters, but when there is a lot of constant noise (like in the river) they don't pay attention, why not create an atmosphere with a lot of constant noise to live ?! so the constant worry of making mistakes and dying becomes much less. - how do they store all that amount of corn and can't make a noise? has anyone already walked through a corn field, already threshing an ear? unacceptable, a fruit plantation would be much more consistent. - Another thing that bothered me a lot was the lack of defense of the environment in which they live, they could very well have built numerous traps and "safe zones" over the course of 1 year. Some may think I'm being too boring, but these are the things that support the narrative. Strengths: - Emily Blunt's performance - Photography - the suspense scenes generate a certain tension - the film ends before they make more mistakes. kkk… 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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3
JRibertMay 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie shows the struggle of a family to survive in a world, that has fallen victim to a at first unknown catastrophe. Setting is the family's farm house, the sourounding fields, silos and pathways, and the nearby town. Everything looks abandoned, no one dares to raise their voice or even make the slightest sound. Communication is based on sign language. Soon the reason is revealed - ferocious looking, terrifyingly fast moving creatures with bladelike claws prowl the woods, killing anything, that carelessly makes a noise, as their only sense seems to be their fantastic hearing capability.

If you accept all the premises, the movie is very thrilling. Except that they are unacceptable. The superiority of the creatures, that seem to have wiped out most of mankind, is not convincing at all. They are triggered by the slightest sound that could have been caused by anything from miles away. Miraculously they seem to be able to recognise, if the sound was caused by humans. Breathing on the other hand, a sound definitly caused by living beings, is unproblematic, especially when close to them. Also they are easily distracted from their primary target, when confronted with another noise source. No sign of intelligence, not the slightest.

At least a few methods come to mind how to safely trap and kill them, except no one's got the guts - and that's the actual horror in this horror movie. Sad.… Expand
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10
Movie3Jul 15, 2018
Excellent film, bringing the tension and scares to the maximum! I was so on edge!
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10
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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Mauro_LanariJul 10, 2021
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In February 2014 and June 2016, the Krasinskis become parents of Hazel and Violet: John panics and belatedly wonders if he can be a good enough father struggling just to keep his daughters alive in a nightmare world. The answer(Mauro Lanari)
In February 2014 and June 2016, the Krasinskis become parents of Hazel and Violet: John panics and belatedly wonders if he can be a good enough father struggling just to keep his daughters alive in a nightmare world. The answer is positive, so much so that in 2018 this couple, model of parenthood, shoots a post-apocalyptic survival horror that should metaphorize the above. Among references to Romero, Shyamalan and Carpenter, "A Quiet Place" imposes a rather pro-life message and a superhuman suspension of disbelief, the most sci-fi element of the film (soundproofing with sound-absorbing material: a concept unknown to humanity of the 21st century, plus a lot of other nonsense).… Expand
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6
o_retyNov 29, 2019
Nice suspense film if only not for preposterous premise, leftist undertones and general lack of logic.
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6
HurQlezJul 25, 2019
An OK movie that I would have gotten more into if the monsters were not always CGI. A great test of how things can be communicated non-verbally, but it doesn't reach that level of intensity they were reaching for.
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8
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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8
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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10
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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10
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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JLauSep 25, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a world where any sort of noise causes aliens to hunt you, a couple make the genius decision to have a baby.… Expand
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AnnikaLacerJul 21, 2021
The monster in this movie is not one that you can run way from, you can't fight it or even hide from it. The sound sensitive monsters are not the stars of this movie, that role is occupied by a small cast of relatable characters that, withThe monster in this movie is not one that you can run way from, you can't fight it or even hide from it. The sound sensitive monsters are not the stars of this movie, that role is occupied by a small cast of relatable characters that, with the stellar acting, will take you on a fight of survival in a dangerous new world. They aren't fighting just against the physical monsters but also an invisible and ever present one, despair.… Expand
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SebatokiFeb 6, 2021
Horrible, el director no pensó en que perfectamente los personajes podrían haber tirado una piedra lejos para distraer a los bichos. Muy mal pensada
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gomilaloveAug 7, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Shallow Execution of a Promising Concept

"A Quiet Place" introduces a world where sound-hunting creatures threaten a surviving family. While the concept holds promise, execution falls flat, limiting the film's impact.

The movie succeeds in building tension and suspense, creating moments of genuine horror. However, these strengths are overshadowed by significant weaknesses.

The narrative's shallow treatment leaves vital story elements unexplored. The apocalyptic world's origins remain vague, detracting from the overall story. The family's survival focus neglects crucial plot development, leaving the audience unsatisfied.

Inconsistencies, like the characters' unrealistically clean appearance, disrupt immersion. The illogical decision to conceive a child in their perilous situation raises questions about character motivations. Superficial grooming choices further detract from realism.

In conclusion, "A Quiet Place" squanders its potential with superficial execution. While it delivers tension, it fails to explore its own world or develop its characters. The film offers fleeting thrills but lacks depth and authenticity.… Expand
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cheyennesmithApr 9, 2021
A Quiet Place is one of my favorite movies of all time! I'm a big horror movie fan and I enjoyed how different this horror movie is from others. It's refreshing to see a new concept rather than the same demon type movies. From beginning toA Quiet Place is one of my favorite movies of all time! I'm a big horror movie fan and I enjoyed how different this horror movie is from others. It's refreshing to see a new concept rather than the same demon type movies. From beginning to end I was intrigued and glued to the screen. I also like how this movie ends with a cliffhanger. I can't wait for the second part of the movie to come out and I recommend this movie to everybody!… Expand
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10
jd999May 31, 2021
Best horror film I've ever seen. I rarely watch films because they're so garbage now and Hollywood has completely run out of ideas, so I was really excited to find something that is worth a squat.
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T-CRITICJun 22, 2021
A quiet place (2018) review: silence has never been so terrifying. John Krasinski has seriously done a great job in this film: his acting and directing. The cast? Absolutely amazing. The children’s acting was amazing and Emily Blunt’s actingA quiet place (2018) review: silence has never been so terrifying. John Krasinski has seriously done a great job in this film: his acting and directing. The cast? Absolutely amazing. The children’s acting was amazing and Emily Blunt’s acting was superb. The atmosphere and cinematography was shockingly good. Jumpscares? VERY unexpected ones. Some almost made me scream.
Although the story focuses only on a refugee (where the 4 survivors live) and not other environments, like in other parts of the world (more houses, cities…), it still does a great job by teaching us that silence is sometimes worthy. (A quiet place 2 movie review coming soon!)… Expand
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3
KlausLakusAug 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie makes rules and breaks the rules that were imposed. Anyone who doesn't turn their brains off to watch this will be disappointed the closer they get to the end.… Expand
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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 17, 2021
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7
AgentLviJul 9, 2023
Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
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jamesfhallJan 19, 2022
John Krasinski's chilling horror thriller is not the best of its kind, but it has substantial scares that are great for a Friday night.
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MitziRamirezFeb 1, 2022
It is one of the films that seems to me to have a good plot, since at all times I feel that all the spectators are in suspense and that the story develops well, until the end, because the interesting thing is that it does not leave youIt is one of the films that seems to me to have a good plot, since at all times I feel that all the spectators are in suspense and that the story develops well, until the end, because the interesting thing is that it does not leave you imagine what is going to happen next and everything is surprising when you see that event happen.… Expand
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Bobert381Mar 8, 2022
Was bored out of my mind, at least it helped me go to sleep quick, for that I give it a 2
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KJ_20Dec 21, 2022
Dont all movies have sound? Well, the director of 'A Quiet Place' is challenging that notion with a 90 minute movie which feels like it's over 2 hours. A Quiet Place has its strengths in the second half of the film which is intense, grippingDont all movies have sound? Well, the director of 'A Quiet Place' is challenging that notion with a 90 minute movie which feels like it's over 2 hours. A Quiet Place has its strengths in the second half of the film which is intense, gripping and absolutely wonderful. However, the first part of the movie suffers from lazy writing, dragged sequences and a high level of tedious scenes and conversations which barely create intrigue for the viewer. But don't worry, wait a little longer and the story really picks up, and the movie slowly blends into a wonderful, heartfelt piece of cinema which emphasises to authoritarian or dystopian ideas into a realistic and quiet scenario.… Expand
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H_Cold-5Aug 25, 2023
I don't think this is a horror movie at all. It could be a thriller and a drama. It has a good idea, but the execution is not the best.
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GiugiOct 3, 2022
Horror very particular and innovatively brave. Although I had some misgivings when I started watching the film I noticed that it manages to entertain very well even if no one speaks, indeed, this fact makes the moments of tension lived muchHorror very particular and innovatively brave. Although I had some misgivings when I started watching the film I noticed that it manages to entertain very well even if no one speaks, indeed, this fact makes the moments of tension lived much better. Only one negative note: I find in the needless death of a character that could be spared without any negative effect on the plot.… Expand
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
Not as good as everyone says it is unfortunately but it's very interesting conceptually.
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JuddeeJan 29, 2023
Smart, tense and well acted. A Quiet Place may have very minimal talking, but it never gets boring. The characters are well developed which makes you care about them.
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Kiryu427May 30, 2023
Interesting premise but contains more holes than actual plot. Nothing makes sense any sense
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LarsVonDrearyAug 21, 2023
Melodrama. Plot without a story. No ticking clock. Every character arc is boilerplate that feels like it was made hastily for television. Like maybe they pitched and sold the movie on the strength of the monster-novelty and then had toMelodrama. Plot without a story. No ticking clock. Every character arc is boilerplate that feels like it was made hastily for television. Like maybe they pitched and sold the movie on the strength of the monster-novelty and then had to deliver a movie before they came up with characters or a story.

BTW a novel monster does not make a premise. A premise is something like *Elizabeth Bennet must correct her own character faults AND demand the same of her reluctant suitor in order to find love and make a life for herself - before her family loses their home and she finds herself in a bad situation.* OR

*Sarah Connor is being hunted by a mysterious killer and aided by an equally mysterious man whose preposterous story is nearly as scary. She must learn to trust others and accept responsibility/community role before the hunter-killer ends her [newly-important] life.*

Actually, The Terminator (1984) seems like an informative comparison. First of all, you have a hero/main character/protagonist. A Quiet Place has none; it follows the post-narrative/television model of simply throwing a bunch of characters in a situation and leaving it to the audience to determine what is the moral vision of the artwork. Next there is a ticking clock of sorts. The Terminator is on a clearly accelerating timeline with ultimate stakes. When the monster finally kills Sarah Connor, humanity is doomed. In A Quiet Place, once the whole family is killed, then what? IDK - I assume there are millions of other such holdouts all over the world; and because these paper-doll characters are not proper movie characters with psychic dynamics, I really don't care at all about any of them. I could go on and on... Basically take any model from Aristotle's *Poetics* to the present and go down the list. Line by line, this movie fails to deliver almost everything that matters. A screenplay doesn't have to follow rules to be acceptable, but IMHO it has to at least acknowledge the existence of story. This movie follows the post-narrative model usually seen on television: simply sequence one surprising event after another.

The fact that this movie is universally acclaimed makes me feel that I might be in my own fantastic dystopia. I feel a little crazy watching this, knowing how many smart, worldly people recommended it to me. So the movie is left with *just* plot. And the plot is no good IMHO. As others have noted, this is the kind of movie that invites incredulous questions. There are so many obvious solutions to their predicament that go unaddressed... I will tolerate a lot of slop in a horror movie - much more than any other genre. E.g. one of my recent favorites is The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023), which has DEEP problems but I understand why they are there and I love it all the more for following its own rules to their conclusions.

A Quiet Place is just a shiny piece of junk for people raised on distraction-amusement-entertainment devoid of story. My hope in spending all this energy to degrade something is that others like me will be warned off from spending 90m on this "movie."

LOL now I'm imagining that last sentence as Sarah Connor's last soliloquy in The Terminator. "What's most difficult for me is trying to decide what to tell you and what not to..."

My one point is for editing; at least the movie is taut, kinetic. Like a variation on the old joke: the food is terrible, but at least they got the portion right. The only other review I gave on this platform was similarly negative. Maybe I will just reserve this site as my outlet for negativity - keep it contained here so I don't become one of those people who delights in pointing out what's wrong with everything.… Expand
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