A Quiet Place: Day One

CinemaSerf

2024-06-28

⭐ 6

"Sam" (Lupita Nyong'o) is living at a residential home when a group of them take a day out to the big city. She only agrees to go if she can have pizza, but that opportunity is soon kiboshed when their minder "Reuben" (Alex Wolff) tries to herd them back home after a city-wide alert is called. Things are falling from the sky - and these things are hungry. With carnage ensuing, she and her cat manage to find refuge in the theatre they were attending but with even the slightest of sounds attracting their foes, she realises that heading to Harlem for a Pepperoni from Patsy's might be her best opt…

Smart horror films are one movie genre of which not nearly enough offerings are produced. These pictures are proof positive that edgy, spooky stories can be successfully made without having to kill off the cast or engage in spectacles of gratuitous gore. The works of filmmakers like Jordan Peele and Alex Garland exemplify this, as do the three releases in this impressive franchise. And this latest entry is, without a doubt, the best of the lot. “Day One” draws upon the mythology introduced in the series’ first two films, but it takes matters in a new, more insightful direction and does so, iro…

Nothing special. My first and enduring reaction to A Quiet Place Day One. Perhaps the biggest shortcoming is rather flat, indifferent, cynical characterisations. "Everything is shit...." According to the main character. Perhaps this reflects the New York way of being? Big city rat races and so on? Suffice to say, it doesn't work. What made the first two films such a success was a family dynamic with people who were close and cared deeply about each other. You could empathise with them, buy into their plight, when faced with an alien other. Beyond this the horror/actions scenes are a…

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/a-quiet-place-day-one-review-where-apocalyptic-horror-meets-inspiring-thematically-rich-character-arcs/ "A Quiet Place: Day One stands out for its thematically rich, complex, universal screenplay, resuming the franchise’s exploration of topics such as the fight for survival, humanity, and the will to live, while enriching the saga with inspirational character arcs around mental, physical, and emotional health. Michael Sarnoski displays his exceptional ability to create an apocalyptic atmosphere filled with suspense and terror at …

Great performances. Monster sequences are incredible. Fantastic cinematography. Everyone loves the cat. But the story is beyond dumb and if you can remember anything about Eric apart from him uttering "Okay" seven hundred times then you deserve an award. Full review: https://bit.ly/Frodont

r96sk

2024-07-05

⭐ 6

Unexpectedly, quite dull. <em>'A Quiet Place: Day One'</em> builds some tension well and features very good sound design, though the story and its characters are a disappointment. I have no issues with Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, they try, but Sam and Eric are written quite boringly. I felt like we were missing some major character development for both. The plot is rather underwhelming. There is some additional meaning in there admittedly, but it's literally one lame objective and then the standard styled exit. It felt whilst watching that the movie had barely any flesh on its bones…

Lupita Nyong'o has a talent for elevating every film she's in, and her performance in A Quiet Place: Day One is no exception. Alongside Joseph Quinn, she shines brightly in this third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise. This film breathes much-needed life into the series, which has only improved over time. The first film introduced an interesting concept but didn’t resonate with me long-term. The second film, though bolstered by terrific performances from Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt, still left me wanting more. A Quiet Place: Day One finally delivers by taking us back to the begi…

Today, I visited the cinema to watch the film Quiet Place: Day One, anticipating a thrilling and edge-of-your-seat experience. I must admit, the movie did not disappoint. While it may not be a masterpiece, it was enjoyable and engaging enough to warrant multiple viewings with the potential to discover new details each time. Lupita Nyong'o delivers a stellar performance as the main character, portraying a patient from a hospice center who must fight for her life. She embodies the role with great skill and authenticity. As for the main character Eric, portrayed by a British actor whose nam…

"A Quiet Place: Day One" has a central character who is completely believable. Her name is Samira and she is terminally ill and what she is doing makes her appear to be more foolhardy than almost everyone else trapped in New York city on day one. It is not surprising she is looked upon with total incredulity when other people find out what she is attempting to accomplish in the middle of all this frightening chaos which could possibly signal the end of civilisation as we know it. The film somehow manages to successfully create a well balanced whole which doesn't lapse into a damaging split wit…

This movie had potential to be a great movie but they made me yawn. There are so many questions, who brought them, this creature can't fly a ship and more? Why did thwy come? They don't use resources, they don't eat us, why do they want us dead? I hooe they will make a 4th movie to clarify the questions. Part 1 and part 2 was awesome, great movies. They are both a must see but this one - don't waste time! 3/10