A Quiet Place Part II

Although it lacks some of the wow-effect of the first film, A Quiet Place Part II is a worthy continuation of a story in which the slightest noise can have fatal consequences. In many ways, this sequel copies the plot of the first one and borrows functional motifs, but it doesn't get boring and manages to be tense and even scare decently in places. John Krasinski has explained a little bit the appearance and characteristics of the monsters, and I firmly hope that we will see a third part in which this issue would be resolved to the last "shudder". I understand that some viewers may criticize the film for a flatter story without breathtaking plot twists, but once again, it worked for me, especially in the opening with the arrival of the monsters, and just as well in the final interlude of three mini-sequences. PS: If it isn’t a nail, it’s a bear trap. (12/06/2021)

Almost as simple and straightforward, but with more substantial and over-the-top moments, which the first film mostly lacked or was in a slightly different, more intimate spirit. Some things are interestingly portrayed (the island, the harbour outcasts), but it woefully lacks any explanation of "where, how, why". We also don’t get to know anything about the monsters, it’s again a survival flick with family values, but wonderfully shot, with some sensational camera work without editing, which pulls it upwards. (08/07/2021)

The directing goes for broke in the suspenseful nature of the scenes, as if serving up groundbreaking genre events. But it actually doesn’t offer any such thing (except for the original idea of muting the sound in the case of the deaf girl) and rather takes inspiration from elsewhere (the cinematography showcase in the great opening scene along the lines of Spielberg’s War of the Worlds). The film’s main problem, however, is the even greater contrast between the superb visual execution and the goofiness of the screenplay than in the first film. Part II lacks the basic cleverness and common logic of experienced, thoughtful screenwriters. And by boosting the suspense with interesting visuals enveloped in so much silliness, its makers (unwittingly) confess to their own myopic, would-be creative sophistication, which is almost laughable in places. (04/08/2021)

It bothers me a bit that all the plot of the second A Quiet Place stems from the fact that one of the characters comes up with a fairly sensible plan, but instead of thinking it through calmly and discussing it with the others, she immediately sets out to implement it herself, which, of course, sets in motion a number of problems and dangerous situations for herself and the others. It also suffers a bit from the syndrome of the second part of a trilogy (I reckon there’ll be a another sequel), which de facto doesn't begin or end in any way. And ultimately, I could’ve done without those cheap jump scares. Despite all that, however, this is very effective monster horror, and since this is my first cinema experience after ten months of covid misery and suffering, I can't go below a four. (11/06/2021)

Everything (and actually everyone) we liked last time is back and it's still a great spectacle to watch and hear. The main novelty of A Quiet Place Part II is Cillian Murphy, and he is perhaps the best possible actor that John Krasinski could cast, because it is practically impossible to take your eyes off him, no matter what he does (or doesn't do). The second A Quiet Place is closely related to the first that I felt like I was watching another part of a great series and I enjoyed meeting well-known characters, and during the next, pleasantly sober hour and a half I also learned more about the strange quiet world... The end of the film again clearly points towards the next one, which does not bother me in the slightest. (18/06/2021)