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53 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90IGNEric GoldmanIGNEric GoldmanThe opposite of the soulless franchise extension it could've been, A Quiet Place: Day One delivers a prequel that elevates the series to new heights.
- 83Entertainment WeeklyJordan HoffmanEntertainment WeeklyJordan HoffmanAs with the others in the series, this is not an upbeat picture, but it is effective and unsettling without being too gory.
- 80SlashfilmChris EvangelistaSlashfilmChris EvangelistaAgainst all odds, this is the best movie in the series. How wonderful it is to be surprised.
- While it shares plenty of DNA with the first two films, it has its own distinct character. It's a compelling and moving watch.
- 75IndieWireKate ErblandIndieWireKate ErblandThe filmmaker manages to bring much of his sensibility and overall texture to the series. Part of that is due to the nature of the prequel itself (go back to where it all began!), part of that is due to the relative freedom to build in new characters and stories, but much of it is thanks to Sarnoski’s ability to pull deep emotionality out of his stars and audience almost immediately.
- 67The Film StageJordan RaupThe Film StageJordan RaupHe escapes the confines of being just a hired gun, but in the case of A Quiet Place: Day One, Sarnoski’s tender, apocalyptic character drama keeps getting interrupted by a bunch of pesky aliens.
- 63RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoThere are enough interesting ideas and at least two confident performances holding A Quiet Place: Day One together, even if it sometimes feels like a first draft of a richer, more complex final film.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawIt is well made and well acted, with a fervent lead performance from Lupita Nyong’o.
- 40Screen RantMae AbdulbakiScreen RantMae AbdulbakiUnfortunately, the film doesn’t invest in its characters or in its world beyond the surface, so why should we?