A Quiet Place: Day One movie review. After watching it on the big screen, Meltdown gives his perspective of the new film.
As I told the person I went to see this movie with last night, I wasn’t super fired up to see it, and that’s how I felt as I left the theater.
The premise of the movie focuses on a woman named Samira, who is dying of cancer. While at hospice, a nurse talks her into going to New York City to see a show. She agrees, but only if they get pizza from a certain pizza place. (It’s revealed at the end why she wanted to go there.)
That’s when all Hell breaks loose. Anyone who’s seen the previous Quiet Place movies knows all about the creatures that stalk victims by sound. It can be an anxious watch, although this one didn’t give me too much of that feeling.
New York City Needs To Be A Quiet Place
Since this takes place in the Big Apple, you can imagine the challenge of trying to remain quiet. One thing that bothered me a little bit was they never really explained how people found out they had to stay quiet, while these creatures roamed the city streets.
While the other movies seemed to focus on the survival of people through various terrains, this one does too, but also tells you more of the story of the main character. While I suppose I’m not opposed to it, it seemed to make this a little bit more of a drama, which I wasn’t crazy about.
It’s funny, I wasn’t excited to see this movie, and that’s kind of how I feel about it. I was hoping I’d be won over and leave the theater with a different mindset. In the end, it was OK. I even paid the extra to see it on the big screen with the killer sound. It did have a few decent jump scares, which I like, but overall I thought it was so-so.
I’ll give it 3 out of 5 stars. It’s worth seeing, but I might wait to see it at home. Spoilers ahead….
A Quiet Place Spoilers Ahead
As the military bombs out bridges early in the movie, it’s learned that these creatures, who came from the sky(?) cannot survive in the water, therefore people are loaded onto boats and taken off the island. From some angles near the end, you see the creatures halting as they get near the water.
It also appears that while other sounds, waterfalls, and lightning are going on, you can make noise that the creatures will not hear. Also, Samira’s cat does not meow or purr throughout the movie. I’ve never seen a cat like that.
One of the last scenes where she’s finally in the pizza place, and sees a picture of herself as a child wraps things up as to why she had to get pizza there. I also thought the final scene was a little predictable.
5 Patriotic Movies To Watch On The 4th Of July
What are the best movies to watch on the 4th of July? You want something Patriotic, and we think we found some good movies!
There are lots of great Patriotic movies out there to choose from. You’ve got movies about America, our wars, and movies that are literally about the 4th of July. However, which ones are the best? Here’s our list of 5 Patriotic movies to watch on the 4th of July!
What Are Good Movies To Watch On The 4th Of July?
First, we hope the weather is nice on the 4th of July so you can spend the day outside with your friends and family. You don’t want to spend your Independence Day indoors watching movies all day. Get out and see the fireworks! Enjoy some hot dogs and burgers on the grill and your favorite cold refreshments! However, at the end of the night if you’re looking or a movie to end the night with–these are some you definitely should consider.
Recently, we’ve made some themed lists about movies. We’ve done lists for sports movies like the Best Football Movies and also the best Baseball Movies Of All-Time. Likewise, we even did the best movies for 4/20! Chances are no matter what the holiday or event, there’s a handful of movies about them. After compiling the list, let me tell you it’s so much easier to make a list of the Best Basketball Movies than it is for movies to watch on the 4th of July.
What went into picking the movies for the list? Again, I had to put my personal biases aside and pick what I think the majority of people out there would agree are the 5 best movies to watch on the 4th of July. It’s not my list of my favorite movies for the holiday. Some of these movies I don’t even like! So, please know it’s not my list. However, if I left off a classic or your favorite movie to watch on the holiday, make sure to let us know in the comments!
Only picking 5 means some great movies are being left on the cutting room floor. I think Saving Private Ryan is a great movie and could be good on the 4th Of July, but it didn’t make the list. There’s also a movie called 1776 but I’ve never heard of it honestly, so consider it an Honorable Mention. Ready for the list? Check it out below!
5 Of The Best Movies To Watch On The 4th Of July
Independence Day
C’mon! How could Independence Day not be on the list of the best movies to watch on the 4th of July? It’s right there in the name! Additionally, it stars Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum so you know it has to be good. It’s not all fireworks and BBQ, but it’s still a great movie for the holiday! Stick with the original and you can ignore the sequel.
Born On The Fourth Of July
I know I’ve seen this movie. However, I can’t really remember much about it. Is it making the list simply because of its name? Pretty much. There are lots of Independence Day parades in the movie, so despite the overall theme and plot there is still some positive things to hang onto. It’s a different movie, but you can’t ignore the title! It’s one option for the 4th of July. Granted, it’s not the movie I would choose, personally.
Jaws
Don’t forget: Jaws takes place over 4th of July! People are going to be coming to the beach to celebrate and we can’t send them home or cancel any events! Again, it’s a different kind of 4th of July movie but the first few scenes really drive that feeling of Patriotism home. Hopefully, your 4th of July goes better than of theirs! It’s a great choice for Independence Day if you’re okay with some thrills.
The Patriot
We needed a war movie on the list for 4th of July. It is a holiday to celebrate our freedom from Britain and not to simply celebrate hot dogs and burgers. So, I thought The Patriot was a good choice to watch on the 4th of July. It takes place during the American Revolution and, despite the flaws of its star, it is a great movie. The Red Coats are the bad guys and the heroes are American. Happy 4th of July!
Captain America: The First Avenger
Personally, I’m not a big Avengers guy. I enjoy some of the movies but haven’t gotten to them all. There’s just too many! However, I can’t deny that Captain America: The First Avenger is a great movie for the 4th of July. Just look at the guy! Look at the title! You could watch it on mute and it’s still a great movie for Independence Day!
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
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