Yes, the sci-fi geek in me would have loved to see more insights into the aliens. Yes, the action fan in me would have loved to see pitched battles between the desperate human military and the beasties. Yes, some shots of the invading alien ships and humanity's utter lack of defenses would have been fun.
But none of those are what this film decided to be.
Instead, we get superb acting from Lupita and Joseph, a few truly terrifying moments of tensions, some epic scenes of destruction of my home of Manhattan and we are treated to one of the most well-trained cat (2x!) performances ever caught on film.
At its heart, A Quiet Place Day One is a very quiet, personal film, one that delves into the human will to live even in the face of imminent death - whether from a terminal disease or from monsters beyond imagination. How easy it would have been for Lupita's character to just scream her lungs out and allow the aliens to end her misery.
As an examination of the indomitable human spirit while under the most unimaginable duresses possible, this film delivers just fine.
Rate films for what they are. Not what you hoped they would be.
It's fine to be disappointed and I am glad to read many of the more critical comments here recognizing the excellent work presented.
But don't slam and piss on a film that is actually a well-crafted piece of work.
But none of those are what this film decided to be.
Instead, we get superb acting from Lupita and Joseph, a few truly terrifying moments of tensions, some epic scenes of destruction of my home of Manhattan and we are treated to one of the most well-trained cat (2x!) performances ever caught on film.
At its heart, A Quiet Place Day One is a very quiet, personal film, one that delves into the human will to live even in the face of imminent death - whether from a terminal disease or from monsters beyond imagination. How easy it would have been for Lupita's character to just scream her lungs out and allow the aliens to end her misery.
As an examination of the indomitable human spirit while under the most unimaginable duresses possible, this film delivers just fine.
Rate films for what they are. Not what you hoped they would be.
It's fine to be disappointed and I am glad to read many of the more critical comments here recognizing the excellent work presented.
But don't slam and piss on a film that is actually a well-crafted piece of work.