Original and Entertaining

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2019)

A fantastic movie when taken at face value. A Quiet place leaves you holding your breath while on the edge of your seat in this innovative new take on the use of silence in the horror/thriller genre. This movie does not rely on the usual trope of cheap jump scares, but instead beautifully builds up tension and the sense of urgency by slowly introducing masterful music scores after holding the audience unknowingly hostage in silence for long periods of time. As with almost any movie, there are a few plot holes that can be nitpicked upon close examination, however; those are easily overlooked when allowing yourself to simply enjoy the feature while it takes you on its heart-pounding ride. You will find yourself deeply invested in this family as you silently pray for their survival. As a personal horror/thriller lover, this movie surprised me in the best way possible by highlighting the intense character depth told through above par acting amazingly accomplished with minimal dialog. It is a new classic that stands apart from the others of its type. If you are a fan of the genre, A Quiet Place is a must see.