"Let me read some reviews first," I answered. I'm pretty lax about what movies she's able to see but if there are too many suggestive scenes, I'll veto it. However, this movie had no suggestive scenes, just horror ones. It's PG-13. Natalie has seen rated R movies. As I said, I'm pretty lax.
Plus, she's always liked terrifying things. Remember when she was a clown for Halloween?
*Shudders*
I told Natalie we could go. My son even agreed to leave his room and see it, so long as he was fed.
So we went and saw A Quiet Place, and here are my thoughts.
1. It's intriguing.
The movie is called A Quiet Place, and it really is that: quiet. The actors don't utter a word until about 30 minutes in, and it's brief. It's simply action. You'll watch, transfixed. Why is everything so quiet? Well, apparently it's some apocalypse where monsters have descended onto Earth and have started killing everyone. Unless they stay quiet.
2. John Krasinski is in it.
I've been a fan of John since it's Office days. Plus, did you catch his rendition of Bye, Bye, Bye on Lip Sync Battle? He also directed the film, and he did a wonderful job.
3. Emily Blunt is in it, too.
She's pretty spectacular. (And is John Krasinski's real life wife.) I mean, she's going to be Mary Poppins at the end of the year. Plus, she was hilarious in The Devil Wears Prada.
4. It'll remind you of the power of the love of a parent.
5. The ending is fabulous.
I won't say much more about it. You must go see the movie.
6. It's not TOO scary.
Look, I'm a total wimp when it comes to horror movies. I cover my eyes. I jump. I sometimes flat out refuse to even watch it. But this movie isn't terribly frightening. I mean, yes, there are some parts where you'll jump, but I wasn't completely petrified. My daughter is 11 and she sat through it without any issues. (Though she did have her hands to her cheeks towards the end.) It is a breathtaking film that'll have you feeling like you ran 3 miles. Uphill.
Have you seen A Quiet Place yet? Would you survive being silent? My family would not. We're loud.
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What a great cast! Aren't they married in real life? I don't do horror movies.. total wimp. Maybe on video, though!
ReplyDeleteI want to see this movie so bad! I LOOOOOOOVE John Krasinski and Emily Blunt SO MUCH.
ReplyDeleteI am going to give this a movie a try, I'm not a fan of this ki kind of movies however you never know. It could surprise you besides there us nothing to lose
ReplyDeleteWhen I see something classified as a horror movie, I automatically write it off. I don't do horror films. Since you described yourself as the same and didn't think it was so bad,, I may consider seeing the film.
ReplyDeleteI want to see this movie. Great casting of the movie. I love John Krasinski so much...
ReplyDeleteI don't like horror movies. I didn't even knew about this one. Maybe I will give it a try if you say it's not that terrifying.
ReplyDeleteI saw an ad for this the other day and it's definitely on my list of movies to see. Especially if it's not as scary as I thought it was going to be.
ReplyDeleteI can't! I just can't! I want to but I don't do horror movies. I have nightmares for weeks. I know my daughter and her husband would love it. I'll have to tell them it's a must-see . . . for them. :)
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of scary movies of any type. Now my husband would probably enjoy watching this with our daughter. Different since there isn't a ton of talking.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord, that clown almost made me have a heart attack, I hate scary movies because they do haunt me even after time has passed it doesn't matter when it was it will still remain in my head, so I do my best to avoid.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of A Quiet Place. I don't get to the movie as often a I'd like because I don't like to go alone.
ReplyDeleteMy kid saw it and he told me he thinks the entire family should see it. I'm not a scary movie fan and he knows this so I was really surprised he was even recommending it to me. However, after he explained the pic even saying it was good enough he would see it again, I think I'm sold and we may see it after all.
ReplyDeleteLaughing out loud here:
ReplyDelete"Can we go see a quiet place?" - said no kid ever. Then realized it was the name of a movie she wanted to see. I like horror movies when they're really good, but mostly not attracted by this genre. Kids love them all, of course.
This looks like a great movie to see with the family. I love that it's not too scary. I have to look into setting up a family movie night.
ReplyDeleteNope. I don't do scary movies of any kind. Not even just a little bit scary. So I'll take your word for it that it is great and leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteLoved your second bullet point! John Krasinski being in the movie is reason enough for me to see it as well! lol!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this yet - but it is most definitely on my to watch list as it sounds fantastic and has an amazing line up when it comes to the cast.
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of them being a real life couple, too! NEED to see this movie
ReplyDeleteWe watched it last weekend and we all loved it! I think my favorite scene was when he told his daughter he loved her, before the creature took him.
ReplyDeleteI loved a Quiet place! Did you know John and Emily are married in real life I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at number 1? trying to imagine watching a 'quiet' movie, definitely sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much into thrillers but this sounds interesting. I do love the actors so it may be worth checking out!
ReplyDeleteI've heard amazing things about this movie. I watched an interview with John Krasinski and he said it's truly about what parents would do for their kids. I definitely want to see it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it so thank you so much for not posting spoilers here! It's much appreciated. I've heard it's a must see and I can't wait to watch it as well. Definitely awesome!
ReplyDeleteI have been mean gin to go see A Quiet Place!! I need to go this weekend when I'm off work!
ReplyDeleteI want to see it! My 17 yr old son and his friends already have seen it and said it was GREAT! I am not a scary movie person at all...I am a wimpy but you are right, even my son said it wasn't scary and I would enjoy it as well. I love the cast. I mean they are a real life adorable couple.
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of clowns but I do love scary movies. I am in the fence of wanting to see it and actually postponing it.
ReplyDeleteI am going to give this a movie a try.
ReplyDeleteJohn Krasinski being in the movie is reason enough for me to see it as well
Okay, I'm sold. Now I have to see it in theaters. I was going to wait for blu-ray, but I bet it's better on the big screen.
ReplyDeleteI saw the trailer and was so intrigued! also my bf wants to see it so we are going next week! can't wait!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter - same name by the way - and same age - wants to see this movie. I think she should check it out with her dad some night as a treat!
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of horror films too, but I would take your word for it that this movie is not that scary. The plot is unique to I guess this is a must-see movie!
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about this movie. I definitely want to see it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it but I heard it's so good! I would love to now, especially after seeing this post. I think it's worth it!
ReplyDeleteI just read the review of this movie and I'm interested to watch it as well. I like Emily Blunt and that makes me also convinced this might be good.
ReplyDeleteI've watched the interviews and I was so intrigued. My family and I want to go see it so bad, I'll be sure to add it to our next week plans. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteWow its crazy to think that the actors don't talk until 30 minutes into the movie! But it is good to hear that you did not find the movie too scary.
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