Streaming Standard: A Quiet Place- Part II

 A watch/review I meant to get up before the new Film came out.  Life got in the way.

Let's take a SPOILER-FREE look at the Sequel while you ponder whether or not to see the Prequel.

The Film begins with a Flashback to how it all began for our Heroes/Heroines.

I guess this part did so well that people demanded a full Film like this perhaps?

This gives us a brief look at life before everything changed and more of a look at the creatures.

Did I miss the point in both Films that they are called 'Death Angels' or is that just from the new Film?

The Film proper follows our Leads as they leave the Farm to spread the word about how to defeat the creatures.

I was getting real 'Walking Dead Episodes where they follow the train tracks' vibes, but thankfully this isn't spread out nearly as long.

They find that the creatures- whatever they are called- aren't the only danger, as they walk into a trap.

However, it turns out to be someone they knew before things got all terrible.

The Plot splits when the Daughter- who is deaf- is convinced to follow a radio signal.  
The man they met- Cillian Murphy- reluctantly goes with her to keep her safe.

Back at the other place, keeping a baby quiet and safe in this World proves to be just as difficult.

To find out what happens, stream it now.

A solid Film that builds upon the same formula and expands it a bit.

To start with, the Flashback Intro is really good.  If that really was the reason to greenlight a Prequel, I get it.

The creatures get time to shine and the chaos is well-orchestrated.

What's also nice here is that plenty of Characters get Arcs here.

The Daughter is the most obvious one, as her confidence is tested and maybe she learns to be careful too.

The Son gets to go from a familial liability to a brave helper.

Cillian's Arc is a mixed one, as it is the fairly standard 'Survivor who has suffered loss' one.  No need to reinvent the wheel, I suppose.

Part of me thought at first that having him as the reluctant Father Figure was a bit lazy, but he's so good that I got over it.

All in all, this does what a Sequel should do.  It expands the Story and Setting, it has bigger moments, and it leaves you wanting to see more.

Just don't SPOIL the new one for me now.

A good Sequel that seemed to fly under the radar a bit.  Why did that...oh right, COVID.

New(er) Flix: A Quiet Place (2018)

 A bit of luck (and being in Sarasota) landed me a Blu-Ray/DVD Set of this Film.

Let's see if it was worth the $3 and all of the hype...

An unseen threat has attacked humanity (so we're told via newspapers) and it is not clear how many survived.

One Family- led by Director/Star John Krasinski- is trying to make do...but they have to stay quiet.

When something goes horribly wrong, it takes a toll on the family.

After nearly a year, they still must live in relative silence.

As they try to deal with the trauma that they won't (and can't) speak of, life must go on.

Of course, now amount of lush scenery will help when a monster shows up at the slightest loud noise.

Can they keep it down forever?
Will the creatures catch them slipping?

Is this a Film about a Family dealing with Survivor's Guilt that was sold as a Monster Movie?

To find out, check out the Film now.

A good Film, but one that will not cater to everyone.  The Film is all about slow build of tension and then sudden bursts of excitement and terror.  

If that's not your thing, this Film won't change your mind.

If it is your thing, you're in luck.  The Film is good at setting up some simple Characters and a simple situation for them to be in peril.  The whole 'no sound' thing could be a gimmick in the wrong hands.

In Place, it serves to accentuate the danger of the creatures as only they seem to be making and reacting to sound.  The fact that so much of the Film's dialog is in ASL is neat too.

The Film is not exactly 'fun,' but it is well-made, intense and has some nice twists and turns.  I do wonder if it was made by someone other than Krasinski if it would have been received the same way.  He does a really good job here, but does he outdo a more experienced Horror Director here?  Are he and Jordan Peele the new faces of Horror?

Eh...we'll see.  For instance, I still haven't seen Part 2, so I'm on the fence.  For now, just take solace in the fact that it is STILL not safe to be in a Corn Field ever...

Horror Fans that somehow 'slept' on this one- like me- should at least give it a look.  As a stand-alone Horror Film, it was quite good.  I remain skeptical about how much we should expand/explain it all though...