Movie Review: A Quiet Place: Day One

The third installment of the A Quiet Place movie franchise, "A Quiet Place: Day One" has little or nothing to do with the first two movies that starred husband and wife John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. This film is about the time when the aliens first arrive on planet Earth, with this film taking place in New York City. Samira, a homeless woman, starring Lupita Nyong'o, is just about the only character in this entire movie, along with her cat, who somehow manages to survive so many incidents of sudden death by an attack by the aliens and even drowning. Samira does hook up with two other characters and throughout this story one she becomes friends with, and through all of the running and death, all Samira wants to do is get some pizza at some pizza shop in Harlem.

One of the problems with this movie - as with both of the first two, is getting a good long look at one of the vicious murdering aliens does not really happen. Perhaps this is because of the special effects budget. This third movie has almost no close-up views of any of the aliens.

This entire story is understandably depressing and unfortunately too boring in too many areas. There is not enough of a story, as Samira is either on her own or in massive crowds, running for her life and trying to be very quiet. Staying very quiet and running for your life can get old after a certain number of the same scenes.

This screenplay is so light with interesting and compelling scenes that this 3rd movie might have ended this entire franchise. What could be the next idea? When humanity strikes back and destroys all of these invading aliens?

There is no doubt that the original "A Quiet Place" is one of the best horror movie ideas involving aliens to come out in many years. The idea of aliens who are blind and are extremely sensitive to sound and can kill so quickly and effectively is both horrifying and original. Unfortunately, this new movie did not introduce any new ideas other than the fact that we find out that the aliens can drown and are afraid of water.

The Rotten Tomatoes rating for A Quiet Place: Day One are way too high 85%, with my rating around 75%, and a very modest recommendation to see the first two movies if you have not already.