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Post by Harold of Whoa on May 1, 2018 3:57:08 GMT
I highly recommend it, and in fact recommend that you see it in a theater before it's too late (I estimate you have two weeks at most.) The reason the theater experience is preferred IMO is not because of some amazing cinematography or awesome effects, but rather because it changes the experience.
As you probably know, the movie follows a single family in a post-apocalyptic world where the monsters will get you if you make any sound (well, too much sound.) As such, the movie is very quiet for much of the time, which then brings the theater environment around you into focus. The guy two rows back grabbing a handful of popcorn sounds like a freight train. It's an odd crossover experience.
Back to the movie, its plot is very by-the-numbers (beyond its highly original premise), but the formula involved is time-tested to work, and the movie executes the formula deftly and smart. The small cast is outstanding, and the direction is surprisingly confident. Very, very tense throughout. At points the suspense becomes overwhelming. I personally think Hitchcock would have approved.
This is the most non-politically correct movie you are likely to see for a while, too, if that matters to you. By that I don't mean politically incorrect, I mean that no effort is put into stocking it with PC messaging. It's quietly conservative, in fact (pun intended). And as a bonus, it's barely 90 minutes long. I took the family to a 7:10 showing and we were back at the house by 9:00, and we were greatly entertained in the interim.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2018 11:37:18 GMT
I highly recommend it, and in fact recommend that you see it in a theater before it's too late (I estimate you have two weeks at most.) The reason the theater experience is preferred IMO is not because of some amazing cinematography or awesome effects, but rather because it changes the experience. As you probably know, the movie follows a single family in a post-apocalyptic world where the monsters will get you if you make any sound (well, too much sound.) As such, the movie is very quiet for much of the time, which then brings the theater environment around you into focus. The guy two rows back grabbing a handful of popcorn sounds like a freight train. It's an odd crossover experience. Back to the movie, its plot is very by-the-numbers (beyond its highly original premise), but the formula involved is time-tested to work, and the movie executes the formula deftly and smart. The small cast is outstanding, and the direction is surprisingly confident. Very, very tense throughout. At points the suspense becomes overwhelming. I personally think Hitchcock would have approved. This is the most non-politically correct movie you are likely to see for a while, too, if that matters to you. By that I don't mean politically incorrect, I mean that no effort is put into stocking it with PC messaging. It's quietly conservative, in fact (pun intended). And as a bonus, it's barely 90 minutes long. I took the family to a 7:10 showing and we were back at the house by 9:00, and we were greatly entertained in the interim. Nice review. I wasn't even aware of this one. Post-apocalyptic is kinda my thing so I'll check this so out for sure.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on May 3, 2018 20:03:31 GMT
Awwight you fucker, it's on nearby, pubic holiday on monday, might go see.
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Post by Earthlings on Jul 20, 2018 22:41:53 GMT
To late to see in in a theater but still can't wait to see it. Sounds good and Emily Blunt is one of my favorite actresses.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Jul 21, 2018 9:12:15 GMT
I missed it in cinema, but have it on my watchlist at home.
Sorry, I missed it in the cinema, but have it on my watchlist at the home.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2018 21:10:03 GMT
I found it rather prosaic. One jump scare after another, followed by incessant set ups where they have to remain quiet but then something happens that ruins that. Plus the obvious flaw in the film that all you have to do to avoid danger is make a shit load of noise that drowns out any noise you make. The solution for defeating the creatures was also a little flimsy too.
I will, however, give it credit for being extremely short and to the point.
7/10
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Jul 30, 2018 21:21:51 GMT
Just saw today that it is now on Google, will watch soon.
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Post by Earthlings on Jul 31, 2018 10:42:32 GMT
Just saw today that it is now on Google, will watch soon. Definitely want to see this one.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Aug 13, 2018 19:11:31 GMT
Just putting it on.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Aug 13, 2018 20:28:13 GMT
51 minutes in, and a few observations. 1. Generally very well done. Any film that can keep your attention for 40 minutes or so without a single word of spoken dialogue has definitely got something. 2. The tension is excellent and the creatures, what little we have seen, look very good. Spoilers for those of you who have not seen, so look away now. {Spoiler} 3. Taking your children to town to find supplies? Come on, if there's one thing children are, it's noisy, so this didn't make sense. Lock them in a sound-proof room and go on your own. 4. Speaking of which, in a year and a half, they haven't built a sound-proof room. 5. They know that being near louder sounds, such as the river and waterfall, allows them to speak and offers protection. So why not just live near the river or waterfall? 6. Anything that has heightened senses to something, that something can be used against it. That should have only taken 5 minutes to figure out, so why are they not building huge sound blasters? He has made a sound booster (hearing aid) for his deaf daughter so I think I can see how this is going to end.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Aug 13, 2018 21:13:59 GMT
Just done.
Yes, very good, well worth a watch.
Impressive creature design.
Cheers for the recommend, Harold of Whatnot.
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Post by cryptoflovecraft on Jan 22, 2019 19:48:22 GMT
I just watched this one recently and really enjoyed it so I'm bumping this ancient thread. SUq0rDn0mhLzWAXlnctv
Enjoyable apocalyptic horror film with a somewhat original premise (sorta like The Descent meets Tremors) and good performances by Blunt and Krasinski. The negative stuff: some cheap jump scares and a formulaic ending that sets things up for a sequel. Worth checking out.
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Post by Colin Sibthorpe on Feb 24, 2019 0:13:01 GMT
I seem to be in the minority.
But for me: 1/10 and I don't know how this garbage ever got made.
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Post by yggdrasil on Feb 24, 2019 10:56:26 GMT
Why didn't they live by the waterfall?
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Feb 24, 2019 11:01:08 GMT
Why didn't they live by the waterfall? Too noisy. You ever tried to sleep near a waterfall? Pffft.
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