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A Quiet Place Part II
Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 2021
Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Movie details
A Quiet Place Part II
“Silence is not enough.”
2021 Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror 1h 37m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over A Quiet Place Part II?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
John Krasinski
Written by
John Krasinski
Emily Blunt
Evelyn Abbott
John Krasinski
Lee Abbott
Millicent Simmonds
Regan Abbott
Noah Jupe
Marcus Abbott
Cillian Murphy
Emmett
Djimon Hounsou
Man on Island
Okieriete Onaodowan
Police Officer
Court is in session
Put A Quiet Place Part II on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Oddness is not depth.”
A film can break every rule and still leave nothing behind but the memory of how hard it tried to be singular.