Review of A Quiet Place (2018) by Twall3 — 08 Apr 2018

I went with high expectations, based on so many stellar reviews. For me, the first half had little tension (not edge of my seat from beginning to end as I had read), though the calm quiet story building was well done.

That said, once things ramped up, there was some major tension! I think I might have been gripping the seat arm rest at times. I've read others complaining against plot holes, but I'm not one to get critical like that.

Taking the movie for what it is, it was intriguing and enjoyable. I have almost always avoided horror movies (I don't like the unnecessary cruelty, gratuitous violence and blood splashing) but I was very pleased with the restraint shown in the making of this film.

As others have noted, it centered on a caring and intelligent family, and little gore was shown. I applaud the film makers for finding a great balance between creating stressful suspension, but not showing things that go over the top.

I suppose the trend in horror films like most things is to go further than previous movies to still keep it shocking.