Soft & Quiet

Momentum Pictures | Release Date: November 4, 2022

6.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 25 Ratings

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NoncanonNov 7, 2022

I wrote a six paragraph diatribe on my personal misgivings with movies that don't cater to my narrow worldview, lacking the self awareness to realize I was defending racism and Nazis and presenting them as "conservative values."

Jokes aside,I wrote a six paragraph diatribe on my personal misgivings with movies that don't cater to my narrow worldview, lacking the self awareness to realize I was defending racism and Nazis and presenting them as "conservative values."

Jokes aside, the movie itself is pretty well done, especially if you find the very real hatred of Others to be uncomfortable. The tension is sometimes palpable, and the actors do a good job of selling the whole thing.

I thought the one-shot handheld camera style was kind of a double-edged sword. It kept me laser focused, and it definitely is effective at building tension. However there were times where I wished for some traditional scenes to frame things. I suppose this is a 'me' problem, and is more of a personal preference than a criticism. By the time everything goes off the rails in the third act, the tension was pretty excruciating.

As far as the political messaging, the message of how white supremacy takes many more insidious forms than Klan members burning crosses, is relevant and incisive. As far as I can tell, the movie never veers into "all white people are evil" territory, and I never found myself personally offended (I'm white). But this is a pretty raw look at some difficult subjects and it doesn't pull many punches. I feel like if this movie really triggers you as a white person, then maybe you should try some introspection as to why that is. The issues presented here shouldn't be swept away and forgotten, but engaged with. At the end of the day, many conservatives will probably hate this movie, and many liberals will probably feel sick from it. It isn't the most well-crafted movie, but it is still solid and successful at communicating its points. I hope it can generate some honest, good faith conversation to foster more understanding of the issues it presents. But I'm pretty cynical so... yeah.… Expand

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ocean10Nov 6, 2022

This film will touch some nerves... Respect for such a direct and merciless approach to the topic that is very present but because of its unpleasantness somehow still rarely tackled. Great tension building and solid performances pushed thisThis film will touch some nerves... Respect for such a direct and merciless approach to the topic that is very present but because of its unpleasantness somehow still rarely tackled. Great tension building and solid performances pushed this provocative thriller well above your typical "things went wrong quickly" thriller. It's sad, but people we see in this film are unfortunately more real then we are ready to admit and accept it.… Expand

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Martin_BlankNov 7, 2022

This was very much worth the watch. Tight story with a realistic look at how insanely easy it is for small groups of people to transition from hateful conversations to actual violence. The acting was amazing, especially in the single-takeThis was very much worth the watch. Tight story with a realistic look at how insanely easy it is for small groups of people to transition from hateful conversations to actual violence. The acting was amazing, especially in the single-take form. I've been thinking about this film for days after I saw it.… Expand

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PanchogulMay 20, 2023

Como película es entretenida a pesar de que tiene la facilidad de hacer enojar al espectador debido a que todos los personajes femeninos principales son muy malas personas por lo que ni hay forma de sentir empatía por nada ni por nadie.

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MalwareLordMay 20, 2023

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cyberscoundrelMar 9, 2023

This movie is very, very confronting and disturbing and doesn’t in any way hold back with the themes it’s tackling. This movie will make you mad, sad, frustrated and ultimately leaves a taste in your mouth that’s difficult to wash out, andThis movie is very, very confronting and disturbing and doesn’t in any way hold back with the themes it’s tackling. This movie will make you mad, sad, frustrated and ultimately leaves a taste in your mouth that’s difficult to wash out, and that’s exactly the point. It commentates on a massively prevalent issue within modern society and does so with no camera cuts or any room to breathe, adding to the masterfully crafted tension this movie provides. It is certainly a very well made movie, and it’s so effectively disturbing that I’m confident I’ll never watch it again… Expand

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