A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Movie Review.
Movie Synopsis:A Quiet Place: Day One is the story of two strangers who bond while surviving an extra-terrestrial attack. Sam (Lupita Nyong'o), a terminally ill patient, resides in Little First Hospice outside New York City, USA. Reuben (Alex Wolff), who works at the hospice and is Sam's friend, asks her to join him and some more patients on an outing to Manhattan. Sam agrees on the condition that she should be treated with a pizza. In NYC, Sam, Reuben and other patients attend a puppet show. While they are inside the theatre, the city gets attacked by hostile extra-terrestrial creatures. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Star Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Review:
"A Quiet Place: Day One" delivers an intense and gripping experience from start to finish. The movie strikes a great balance between action and suspense and will keep you on the edge of your seats throughout. The pacing is spot on, allowing moments of calm to build tension before plunging into heart-pounding sequences. At no point does it feel rushed or drawn out.
John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski's story is a compelling addition to the franchise that not only satisfies fans but also stands strong on its own but it does feel repetitive. The screenplay is peppered with some nail-biting moments. The direction and cinematography are also top-notch, immersing us in the characters' harrowing journey and making clever use of sound (or the lack thereof) to heighten tension. The dialogues are minimal which has always been the case in this series. VFX is spectacular as well.
Michael Sarnoski's direction creates an eerie atmosphere and also makes good use of the city infrastructure like glass-laden skyscrapers, subway system etc to add to the madness and chaos.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is its exploration of the aliens' origins and the world before their invasion. While it sheds some light on their arrival, it leaves plenty of room for speculation and further exploration, which adds to the mystery and depth of the story. We're left pondering why these creatures came to Earth and how humanity initially reacted to their presence.
But the film suffers as it doesn't offer anything new to those who have seen the earlier two parts. Though it's just 99 minutes long, it seems longer. The scene of Sam and Eric (Joseph Quinn) in the club in the pre-climax is sweet but doesn't fit in a film like this. Also, it's bewildering how the US authorities in no time understood that one needs to remain silent to escape from the creatures.
Performances:
The performances are solid across the board, with the cast effectively conveying the constant fear and desperation of living in a world where silence means survival.
Lupita Nyong'o proves yet again that she's one of the finest actors in Hollywood. She hardly has dialogues and expresses beautifully through her eyes and body language. Joseph Quinn has a late entry but dominates the second half. Alex Wolff is lovely in a small role. Djimon Hounsou (Henri) is decent, and one wishes he had more to do in the film.
Overall, "A Quiet Place: Day One" is a must-see for fans of suspenseful horror and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted thriller. It expands upon the original film's premise while maintaining its own identity, leaving us eagerly anticipating the next installment and hoping for more answers to the lingering questions about these terrifying aliens.
A must-see for anyone who enjoys intelligent, well-crafted horror!!
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