A Quiet Place

Finally after a short string of less than great movies, John Krasinski and his wife, Emily Blunt, star in a horror movie that is tense, suspenseful, but not chock full of cliche!  Krasinski also directed and co-wrote “A Quiet Place,” which reminded me alot of movies like “Cloverfield” and “Signs”.  However, this movie has a creative spin that you just don’t expect in today’s movies.  There is very little dialogue spoken, because to do so, means instant death!  Apparently some strange alien creatures have come to earth.  They can’t see and are outfitted with inpenetrable armour, but they have supersensitive hearing.  As long as you stay quiet, you are safe.  Speak, or make more than the tiniest noise, and you will find how fast these creatures can move to where you are!  In this day and age of super special effects and unending noise, it is kind of nice to watch a movie where you must be focused on the screen.  Look down at your phone and you might miss a key scene or cue.  The quietness of the movie (there are sounds and a bit of dialogue) will not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I think you should give it a chance.  I almost gave “A Quiet Place”  a golden apple but I didn’t care for one key scene, even though I understand the reasons for it.  If you are looking for a quiet, tense little triller, look no further!