A Quiet Place: Day One

"Startlingly good."

"A deeply affecting drama nestled within a creature feature."

"It’s not a popcorn flick... Popcorn is too noisy. It’s more of a Raisinets movie."

"Stands out most for its commitment to fleshy humanity, and a memorable sci-fi feline."

"A bold, innovative, heart-in-throat summer chiller."

"It’s original and inventive, yes, but thoughtful too."

"Finds touching moments between the silent scares."

"(This) underwhelming prequel ... speaks softly and carries a big shhhhhtick."

"Leaves common sense behind along with suspense."

"(It) ought to have been the mind-blowing origin story, and instead it’s a Hallmark movie."

"Finds the right balance between nerve-racking action and thoughtful character-building scenes."

"An intimate character drama that also happens to be an A Quiet Place movie."

"Lupita Nyong’o can’t save this listless horror movie."

"Nyong’o elevates the franchise."

"It’s not scary anymore, but it’s stressful in the way that makes you dig your nails into your palm."

"An intense experience that deftly extends a durable franchise."

"Never reaches the inspired heights of what came before, but Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn are compelling."

"Lupita Nyong’o can’t save the world, but she saves the movie."

"An efficient, if familiar, spectacle of suspense."

"Nyong’o’s prodigious talents are sadly wasted in this noisy, pointless movie."

"Just about justifies its existence with a pair of savvy casting decisions: Lupita Nyong'o and a cat."