A Quiet Place Part 2, Coming of Age

One of my favorite films in recent history was A Quiet Place. It was prior to Covid that we begin seeing the advance trailers for A Quiet Place Part 2. With a great deal of excitement I anxiously awaited to see the movie, then Covid shut down the theaters and put on delay many releases, including A Quiet Place Part 2. I recently had the opportunity to finally catch the movie in the theater. I had heard mixed reviews but knew I needed to make up my own mind by actually seeing the movie. The movie was at a disadvantage as I had such high expectations.

First, the entire cast is back and under the direction of John Krasinski who also directed and helped write the original. His wife Emily Blunt is back as Evelyn Abbott and her children played nicely by Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. Also, which will bring some confusion as this is a sequel and not a prequel is the return of John Krasinski as Evelyn's husband. I won't give much away as this is part of the draw to the film. Also added to this nicely shot, scored, and edited film is Cillian Murphy as Emmett, a critical character to the story.

In a Quiet Place Part 2 we see the continuation of the story in large as to what happens after the first movie. It makes seeing the first movie essential to fully understand and appreciate this film. We see creatures that while blind have an incredible sense of hearing thus, requiring quiet. In Part 2 there is more dialog than the first film but the importance of silence is still a mainstay of the film. Thus, when there is sound, it brings the audience into the story with a measure of perceived fear as at that point we know something is about to happen, we just aren't sure when or how. \

I love the themes carried over from the first film which involves the importance of family and the love family should have for each other but there are other aspects here that are added. We see the importance of overcoming fear and taking on responsibility, as well as the continued story line of a willingness to make sacrifices from others. Even the times when one may not want to make sacrifices but comes to the realization that one often has to take chances and do something seemingly against their nature to help others. We see what it is for a heart that has been turned cold to come back to the place and willingness of serving others. What we see is a story of changed behavior, seeking redemption and purpose in life and in that search, the importance it can have on others.

There are continued lessons of morality and sacrifice here, much like the first, but with different themes. For me, while it is not quite as good as the original, it is still refreshing and worth seeing. In comparisons to the near perfect original, it falls a little short, however, in comparison to other movies as of recent, it still stacks up well.

This is a wonderfully acted and told story. It will have some scares but more importantly cause you to think beyond what you see on screen. It does what good film and in particular good science fiction does. It incorporates elements resembling of Aliens but it goes beyond the original Quiet Place and takes you beyond. Not in a way that takes advantage of the audience, but respects the audience and the times we live in, where the message of hope, love and sacrifice is needed as much as ever.

On a scale of 1 - 10 for the two children old enough to make decisions that make a difference, thus a reminder of each of us doing the same, I take them away and am left with a very enjoyable 8.

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