Prepare To Be Shocked Into Silence By 'A Quiet Place'
- Starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe
- Rated PG-13
- Horror, drama
- Run time: 1 hr, 30 min
- Directed by John Krasinski
- In theaters April 6, 2018
The buzz about A Quiet Place was already hinting at Get Out level of fame when it came to the movie world. A well known actor stepping out of his wheelhouse to helm the film, a more unique premise than the more traditional horror flick and an exciting debut all combined to make John Krasinski's movie one of the most talked about movies of early 2018. Even for non-horror fans (like yours truly), it's easy to see why critics couldn't stop gushing about it.
Something about the trailer seems more terrifying than the movie itself even is, maybe due to the fact that you have to condense all the fear, silence and risk into a minute and a half clip. While there are plenty of jump scare style moments in A Quiet Place, it's easier to brace yourself, to realize that the change in music is indicating that you may want to cover your ears soon, since the devil is in the auditory details.
The plot is fairly simple: there's some kind of monster out there, and it hunts by sound. Silence is key, but it seems that the majority of the population got unfortunately wiped out before that life-saving fact was discovered. The audience follows Krasinski's family (featuring real-life wife Emily Blunt, who does a truly spectacular job) as they try to survive as quietly as possible. While there is little explanation as to why the monsters are around, somehow, it doesn't seem like that information was really all too necessary when it comes down to it.
With a small cast, it's infinitely easier to get invested in the characters. The actual dialogue of the movie could probably fit on an index card per person, but through the silent, everyday moments we get to observe of this family, we become even more gut-wrenchingly concerned for their safety in this time where even the smallest of noises can spell your death. If Krasinski's film has a downfall, it's that there is no way to enjoy popcorn - the loudest of movie snacks - while watching.