After the events and revelations of 'A Quiet Place' and 'A Quiet Place: Part 2' it is time to go back to 'Day One'. Following Sam (Lupita Nyong'o) as she's on a group trip in New York City, everything is going fine, until the invasion that sends the world into silence begins. Can the city stay quiet and can Sam and Eric (Joseph Quin), a new unlikely friend, make it somewhere safe? But no matter what happens, don't make a sound and you might just find out what happens in 'A Quiet Place: Day One'.
Grab your popcorn, put your phone on silent (seriously, don’t be that person), and get ready to dive back into the eerie world of A Quiet Place. The latest installment, A Quiet Place: Day One, brings us back to where it all began. This time, we're in the bustling, never-quiet New York City—until it goes silent, thanks to some noise-sensitive aliens with a serious grudge against decibels. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and Alex Wolff, this prequel aims to add more layers to the already tension-filled universe of the series. So, let's break it down, whisper softly, and see if this movie lives up to the hype.
Plot (Or, How to Survive an Alien Invasion in NYC Without Making a Peep)
After the revelations and edge-of-your-seat moments in A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place: Part 2, we rewind to Day One. The story follows Sam (Lupita Nyong'o) on a group trip to New York City, where everything is peachy until the invasion kicks off, silencing the city. Sam teams up with an unlikely friend, Eric (Joseph Quinn), and together they navigate the chaos, desperately trying to find a safe haven without making a sound. It’s like trying to tiptoe through a minefield while juggling chainsaws.
What I Liked (Or, The Stuff That Didn’t Make Me Want to Scream in Frustration)
Great Special Effects: The special effects are top-notch. The aliens are terrifyingly realistic, and the chaos of a suddenly silenced New York City is hauntingly portrayed. It’s clear they didn’t skimp on the budget here.
Tense Scenes: The tension is palpable. You could feel the collective breath-holding in the theater. It’s a rare experience to be in a packed room where everyone is so quiet you could hear a pin drop—or an alien screech.
Theater Ambiance: Watching this movie in a theater where everyone is deathly quiet adds an extra layer of eeriness. It’s an immersive experience that makes the tension even more effective.
What I Disliked (Or, The Stuff That Made Me Want to Scream in Frustration)
Weak Male Characters: All the men in this movie were as effective as a chocolate teapot. Seriously, Hollywood, can we have some balance here? Not every guy needs to be a superhero, but a little backbone would be nice.
Silly Cat Scenes: Look, I love cats, but saving a cat during an alien invasion? Really? It got to the point where I was rooting for the aliens. No one would risk their life for Frodo the cat when killer aliens are on the prowl.
Weak Plot for Sam: Sam's purpose felt forced and contrived. Hollywood, we need to talk. Your plot points need more depth than a kiddie pool. Sam deserved better than a half-baked storyline.
Extra Info (Or, Fun Facts to Make You Sound Smart at the Next Dinner Party)
Patsy's Pizzeria: Did you know Patsy's Pizzeria in Harlem is considered the originator of New York-style pizza? Now you do, and you can impress your friends with this tidbit.
Lupita Nyong'o on Communication: Lupita Nyong'o said the most exciting part of the movie was figuring out how to communicate without words. She mentioned that even the smallest gesture could change the context of an entire scene, requiring a lot of internalizing. Who knew silence could be so loud?
Cat Actors: The cat Frodo was played by two cats named Nico and Schnitzel. German audiences had a good laugh because "schnitzel" means "escalope" in German. Unusual name for a cat, indeed.
Global Implications: In one scene, a person marks locations on a globe, revealing for the first time that this invasion is a worldwide problem. Vancouver was on the globe, so maybe the franchise is going global. Can we expect A Quiet Place: Up North next?
Final Thoughts and Rating
A Quiet Place: Day One is a solid addition to the franchise. It delivers on the tension and special effects but stumbles with some character development and plot points. It’s a great watch for fans of the series, though it could have been better with a bit more thought put into the storyline.
My final rating? 7.0/10. Worth watching, but keep your expectations in check.
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