A Lesson on why kids should listen to their Parents

Rating: 7/10 (12 April 2018)

First off I really enjoyed this film, It was well shot and directed, the characters were strong and the tension built to unbearable levels towards the end. If you watch this at the theatre then go do one with good surround sound it really adds to the atmosphere.
Without spoiling the plot it was well acted following this family unit as it struggled with loss, adapting their lives to survive and hide from the blind monsters that hunt through sound alone.
But since seeing it there have been bits well that just annoy me.
Kids not doing as they are told by their parents in normal life often leads to bad outcomes. In this film it ends with disastrous results. You would think with the danger and the peril that is evident from how the monsters operate, that when out and about with the whole family you would ensure your offspring are in your view the whole time and not left to pretty much do what they want.
The adults are to blame too, after suffering the heartache at the start of the movie not 6 months have passed and they get pregnant? Would you put yourself through the inevitable misery that would ensue after past experiences? How do you tell a baby how to be quiet when these things can hear a pin drop for miles??
On reflection although I really enjoyed the movie themes and would have given it a strong 8, I have given it a 7 because instead of feeling sorry for the family I was more annoyed by their decisions at points in the movie. Survival was key, protect what you have before introducing more life to the party.
Overall a good scare flick with solid performances let down slightly by the stupidity of the character choices.