One of the most surprising and effective films of the year!

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2018)

*Review originally posted via Instagram ("@oratiosanctus") on April 15, 2018*
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I can't remember the last time I was in a theatre and felt this genuinely engrossed in the viewing experience and on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the film as I was with this one. For a film that's silent for the majority of its run-time, I was completely captivated.
This is an intelligent and tense thriller, with likeable, relatable characters who make logical choices and are capable of things that make sense in the setting that's been set up for them and the nature of who they are as characters. It also features a concept that while not wholly originally (consider 1989's Tremors) does feel remarkably fresh and different and tackles ideas in a way that is fascinating and exciting to watch. It also has you care for this family and the new way of living they're forced to adopt when up against an almost insurmountable enemy.
I cannot recommend A Quiet Place enough. Along with Netflix's Annihilation, these two movies are currently at the top of my list for 2018 so far. Bravo to director/actor John Krasinski, actors Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe, and everyone else involved in the making of this picture. Hollywood needs more films like this one.