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Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn in A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

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A Quiet Place: Day One

1,048 reviews
5/10
I feel misled and I am disappointed
  • kumhat-79250
  • Jun 28, 2024
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6/10
Day 1.... Of what?
  • sunt_liviu
  • Jun 28, 2024
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6/10
Truly disappointing
  • timeblank
  • Jun 29, 2024
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6/10
Looks good, sounds good, acted very well...and that's about it.
Although occasionally tugging at the old sentimental heartstrings, A Quiet Place: Day One offers zero answers about what happened during the initial invasion.

It's true, "hiding the monster" is essential in some cases, but we are now three movies in, know what they are, and we WANT to know more about them. But alas, nothing.

The two leads are solid but given very little in the way of action because there is little to go on. The earlier installments, especially the first, had a way of steadily ratcheting up the tension from beginning to end, keeping the characters in what felt like genuine danger at all times. Not here; the monsters are always off someplace in the distance, like watching a Lion at a zoo that barely sticks his head out of his cave to take a bite, then goes back in for a nap.

The fleeting moments when we see the monsters are technically impressive, showcasing the filmmakers' skills. However, it never feels like a danger to our two heroes or their cat. Maybe a little here and there?

This isn't a terrible movie, and It doesn't feel like a "cash grab" when watching it. However, when you make a prequel billed as 'What Happens on Day One' and it doesn't show it, with little tension, no new territory covered, or answers given, it's hard not to feel disappointed.

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September 2024 - Clearly the top three reviewers (I am currently in 4th) read my review first, even using my angles and terminology. Maybe they are A. I.? Who cares, except, they couldn't write a review without spoilers could they?
  • adamreviewsfilms
  • Jun 27, 2024
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Boring
Absolute snooze fest, never been more bored watching a movie in theatres, expected better as the previous movies were somewhat thrilling. I have no idea how rotten tomatoes rated this 87%, was so so boring. This movie should not have been classed as a horror movie more a romance/drama. I regret spending money to go watch, only good thing about the movie was the cat, I cared for only the cat I couldn't care less about any of the other characters. I am very disappointed with this movie I expected great things but was ultimately let down, i wish I could get my 29 dollars I spent at the movie theatre back, but unfortunately it's gone forever, like my interest in the A Quite Place universe.
  • kaelam-57004
  • Jul 17, 2024
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6/10
Lupita gets a pizza
  • gavinp9
  • Jun 26, 2024
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6/10
Disappointed
  • wolverinematt
  • Jun 26, 2024
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6/10
Missed The Mark
This movie wasn't bad but it could have been called Quiet Place 3. This movie should have focused more on the aliens, the why, where and how of them coming. Even how they were able to determine the mode of hunting and such frim the aliens. To me things like that would be a better prequel.

I did really like the emotional aspect that was written into the story but it began to feel that story line became more the focus as the movie went on and the aliens became the after thought.

The special effects were great. The alien design was same as before stellar. I think the movie would have benefited from being more focused on the aliens and building up to the fight against them.
  • Sagkenn1
  • Jun 30, 2024
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8/10
Can a Cat win best supporting actor???
I liked the movie for the most part. Lots of jump scares which is how I like my scary movies.

The actors were great . The actress that played sam was absolutely beautiful in her role. When she was frightened ,I was frightened ,when she was in pain I felt empathy. I liked the first Quiet place for it's absolute silence . Obviously there was more noise in this one but the silence was perfectly utilized.

Now for the best part. The cat Frodo. Played by two cats and NO CGI (which makes the cat acting even more incredible) Frodo kept my attention throughout the movie. I wish a cat could win best supporting actor because Frodo stole the show.
  • tstudios-51652
  • Jul 7, 2024
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6/10
Started dozing off midway
The plot is non-existent. The characters are bland and they rely too much on the monsters to create tension. You become desensitized to the monsters quickly and maybe you will start feeling sleepy like I did. Come to think of it, the monsters kinda look a little goofy with their watermelon heads.

The action is formulaic and very derivative. Make some noise. Monster appears. Hide from monster. Maybe someone dies, maybe no one dies. Rinse and repeat. Combined with a simple plot and it is a snooze-fest.

I am a big fan of the first film and this one falls short of it in nearly every aspect. I would not recommend this film to fans of the series.
  • bolehornot
  • Jun 28, 2024
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2/10
Really Disappointing
  • kylesmith-85808
  • Jul 4, 2024
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9/10
Great addition to the franchise...and behold, Frodo.
Krasinski hit a homerun with the opening film and the sequel was no slouch. When I saw the trailer for 'Day One', I was pretty excited. Despite the somewhat perplexing complaints from movie-goers that I'd read, I found the film to be truly good.

First and foremost, in the original film you are quickly educated about the aliens - silence or death. Secondly, the original film is about a rural farm family (at least they are when the film opens...they could've come from somewhere else entirely...).

In 'Day One' we get to see the rapid collapse of society in the well-known urban setting of New York City. The terrifying images of the aliens falling from the sky with military jet fighters hopelessly trying to shoot them down. A frenetic sequence of violence and carnage leading up to the film's sting. "A Quiet Place". "Day One". Fantastic opening.

The cast was excellent, but Lupita Nyong'o set the bar in this film - make no mistake. They could've just made this like 'Fear the Walking Dead' - more people in danger, different place. But they gave the lead character a different arc, and it worked very well. It played into the story with a different tone.

Now, let's talk about Frodo. I have a cat that makes almost no noise - so she would not be a liability. But Frodo was damn near supernatural. I believe they intended for the cat to be mystical in some way - leading Eric to Sam, leading Sam to the aliens' feeding ground, etc... some kind of biblical metaphor. Frodo was leashed - which is weird for cats. But he went along willingly and loyally... The whole thing was fascinating.

If you're on the fence about this one - don't listen to the popcorn crowd. This film delivers. And without spoilers, I'll say - it ties in well with the originals.
  • Jeddia
  • Oct 11, 2024
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6/10
A Quiet Plot: 24 Days Later
Coming into A Quiet Place: Day One, you would assume that it would revolve around the history of how ' this thing' occurs and how it relate to the present day. Apparently not. This film pretty much an unnecessary spin-off of the first film.

Some cool scenes with decent visual and sound, has weird pacing, some of the humors are cringe, the heartfelt moments just doesn't do it for me. I like Joseph Quinn as a person, but in some scenes, his acting is kind of awkward.

Overall, it's an okay sci-fi horror with barely-exists-generic plot. Nothing groundbreaking, but still somewhat fun.

6/10.

Generic, but at least the cat is cute.
  • exlana
  • Jun 25, 2024
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3/10
HUGE HYPE....HUGE LET DOWN...
  • greekfreak-30126
  • Jun 26, 2024
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6/10
Misleading Ad Campaign
I just got out of A Quiet Place: Day One

It wasn't what I was expecting, based on the trailers, I was looking forward to seeing the carnage of Day One and everyone figuring out, silence is golden and that they need to be quiet. I didn't like that almost everyone learned to be quiet, off screen. So it was nothing we have not seen before. Characters trying to get from A to B (the point B, being stupid), whilst trying to be quiet.

Keeping it spoiler free, the movie starts off with a huge reveal (not in the ad camping) regarding a main character, that robs the movie of something.

Lupita Nyongo (brilliant, how does she not get more work?) and Stranger Things, Joseph Quinn (giving young Robert Downey Jr vibes) are both great and have good chemistry!! They share some nice, tender, human scenes (thought the script never makes it clear, why their characters connect so quickly and deeply) in what is a pretty sad and depressing movie. Not what was advertised, at all.

The CGI looks good and there are a few genuine jump scares.

This really doesn't seem like a franchise movie, it's much smaller in scale and scope (despite taking place in New York City, on the first day of an alien invasion) than the first two movies and that is a compliment, as it adds to the intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere, but from the trailers, his looked to be the biggest of them all.

I will say, that cat was way too quiet. It constantly took me out of the movie, how quiet it was being.

It sounds like I hated the movie, I didn't. It is a well made movie, with some fun action sequences that made me want to eat a margarita pizza. I just didn't love it, as much as I'd hoped and I think it's a missed opportunity.
  • slightlymad22
  • Jul 15, 2024
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6/10
Extremely meh.
Unexpectedly, quite dull.

'A Quiet Place: Day One' builds some tension well and features very good sound design, though the story and its characters are a disappointment. I have no issues with Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, they try, but Sam and Eric are written quite boringly. I felt like we were missing some major character development for both.

The plot is rather underwhelming. There is some additional meaning in there admittedly, but it's literally one lame objective and then the standard styled exit. It felt whilst watching that the movie had barely any flesh on its bones. The cat stuff is cute, though the obvious lack of true jeopardy for Frodo even hampers that from hitting for real.

There is at least a pleasing use of Nina Simone's Feeling Good. Overall, however, this left me feeling extremely meh, unfortunately. I am, it is worth noting, someone who doesn't love the original two movies; though I did like the first flick just about enough.
  • r96sk
  • Jul 4, 2024
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7/10
Shush.....
  • FlashCallahan
  • Jun 27, 2024
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7/10
Beautifully acted and written, yet....
  • acmcc-75711
  • Jun 27, 2024
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8/10
Quiet Place : Cute Cat
The story isn't as focused on family as the previous ones, which I liked. I'm tired of watching oblivious children mess things up in these kind of movies. There's also a very cute cat, which lightens up the horror element.

This film is an interesting addition to the franchise, showing the initial alien invasion. I felt engaged throughout the almost 2 hr runtime , with no boring moments. However, I wish they had explored the origin of the aliens more, as there's so much potential for interesting lore beyond just following the two main protagonists.

The sound design is amazing, and while some CGI is great, some parts aren't. Lupita's performance is amazing and emotionally strong, adding depth to the film.
  • FinleyKolapo
  • Jun 26, 2024
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5/10
Flat and uninvolving
  • penguin-65
  • Jun 27, 2024
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8/10
I have no idea why this has such a low rating
This is a very good movie that does what the two previous movies has done, which is mainly focus on the characters and their stories in the midst of something horrific happening. I know people were mad because it didn't "explain" the aliens but that's never been the point of these movies. The acting and story are really well done. The main two characters have amazing chemistry and really tell such a story with so little words. I appreciated the creativity of the story and would love to see more movies centered around this event happening, whether they explain what's happening or not. Definitely would recommend.
  • dillahuntyclaire
  • Aug 17, 2024
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6/10
Good but unnecessary and a missed opportunity
  • dombernetti
  • Jul 2, 2024
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1/10
Very disappointed
  • carterkev
  • Jun 30, 2024
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6/10
By far the weakest of the trilogy
So the film wasn't objectively all that bad. The casting was fine, scores were fine, acting was on par, but the first two films went far beyond that. This film lost me towards the second act and I'd not for the cat (and the fact that I lost the remote) I likely would have tuned out all together.

The film did little to dive into the who's, how's and why's of just why the aliens got here which I think is what we all wanted and instead told the story of a random terminally ill lady and her cat who link up with an average joe business man as they navigate their way through New York City. We catch brief glimpses of some familiar faces from the previous instalment but aside from that, that's it.

6/10, skippable and watchable depending on how much time you have to kill on a rainy evening.
  • markwha
  • Sep 8, 2024
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6/10
Be quiet and give us information!
Going into this movie I thought I would get information about how these gigantic beasts came into the world. To my disappointment, that was not the case. This was the perfect opportunity to explain who the animals are and how they ended up on Earth. It seemed logical to me that that was what the story was about, but unfortunately. Received no information at all about the animals. (The reason why was gone) Even though the leak of information was disappointing, it was a nice story. They had a good connection and that also showed through the screen.

If you want information about the animals, stay at home. Save your money. But if you want to see a beautiful story with suspense, this film might appeal to you.
  • sannebaartmans
  • Jul 2, 2024
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