A movie with a deeper message than what many would think

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2018)

I quite enjoyed this movie! The creatures that are the focus of what the world now fears are certainly a frightening site, and I don't think that this movie should be watched by younger teens without adult supervision. It does have a few jump scares that surprise the audience, but I don't see it to be the horror film that other people do.
What made this movie so incredible was the deeper underlying message of the importance of family. John Krasinski did a wonderful job showing what it was to work as a family unit. The husband and wife give and take equally, the children are actively involved in the family, caring for each other and carrying responsibilities in the house.
What I think Krasinski does best is revealing the struggle that can come between family members, even amidst the outward struggle of survival in such hard times. Yes, there are monsters that have changed and ruined much of the world, but Krasinski is revealing that without love inside of a family, without emotional support, the outward threat is not nearly as great. In the end, I love that Krasinski reveals what it means to show love through giving up much, an ultimate sacrifice you could say, to express what it means to truly love your family.
People may disagree, but I can see how this compares with the biblical love that Jesus has for His people. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for His people to reveal how much He loved them. I found that interesting as I watched this movie. It is not just a scary movie. There's much more to it than that, and I believe that Krasinski expressed that well.