Ensuring your survival is how much I love you

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2018)

Let's begin by saying this is the first horror movie I have ever watched in cinema, and I absolutely love it.
I have never been a fan of horror movies, mostly because I don't like to scare myself, and I don't want to pay to sit in a dark room while covering my eyes and ears for 90 minutes or more. But this viewing experience changed me completely.
The obvious reason that made me really want to watch this movie is probably the stars. The cutest couple on earth, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, are finally working together. Then the pitch was just so original and immediately drew me in. A family living in complete silence in order to survive. Ask yourself, would you even be able to not make any sound for like, 5 minutes? I wouldn't last a day in this world.
What's great about this movie though is that the scares are just side dishes. The main focus here is the family. You care about them, you feel through them, you tiptoe right by their sides in the story. Big questions are being raised: What is unconditional love? What does being a parent mean? How do you face the consequences of your decisions? How do you live with fear and guilt?
Let's not forget about the performances. This is a quiet (not silent) movie, so it really relies on the actors' facial expressions and physical performances. You've probably seen parts in the trailer, where Emily Blunt is just beyond amazing, screaming in a bathtub. Bear in mind the most intense scene only took her one take. John Krasinski, being both actor and director, is simply a genius. Many actors tried to sit behind the camera, some were great, some never got to direct their second movie. I have faith that we'll be seeing many more movies directed (and probably written) by John Krasinski. The two young actors are not to be ignored either. Noah Jupe is the adorable and courageous little brother you wish you have. Millicent Simmonds, a deaf actress, is just so inspiring and a role model for everyone.
Interestingly, such silent movie makes you more aware of the sound than any other movie. It's almost like Sound itself is an actor. It molds the atmosphere and guides your emotions. Personally my favourite scene is where a song was involved, so much tenderness.
Forget about popcorn. You won't be able to eat without worrying you'll die (or being blamed for getting the person next to you killed) while watching this, so might as well save yourself a few bucks, sit back and hop on the emotional roller coaster prepared for you.
P.S. As an amateur viewer of horror movies, I would strongly recommend this movie to everybody, including moviegoers like me, who didn't dare to watch any horror before. You will be scared, but this is worth it.