The two older Abbott children really stole the show in this film, with acting that was superb considering their ages. This portrayal mimics that of children becoming adults and returning the favour by looking after their parents. In A Quiet Place Part II, we see that circle of life continue, with the Abbott children being at the forefront, doing what they felt needed to be done in order to protect their mother and newborn sibling. This is similar to the circle of life, wherein children are dependent on their parents for the first few years of their lives. Every action and decision was made by them in order to protect their young. In the first film, it was the Abbott parents who essentially looked out for their children. What I loved most about this film (and franchise) is that the film subtly portrays a coming of age story and the transition from being dependent to independent. The bond that he eventually develops with Regan, the eldest Abbott child, and their journey towards finding sanctuary for the family, gave the gamer in me a thrill, with the entire duration of their adventure feeling like something right out of the highly acclaimed PlayStation game, The Last of Us. Of course, the inclusion of Cillian Murphy’s Emmett in this film was a dose of fresh air, giving the audience a different take of a survivor who had all but given up, that is, until he meets the Abbotts. It was incredible to watch the Abbott family overcome adversity by being forced to leave their home, without a moment to truly grieve the losses of their father and little brother, and seek shelter and safety elsewhere. The film’s plot essentially followed a similar path to the previous film, with survival being the core essence of the film. Though this was short-lived, this brief look into what life was like prior to the devastating cull of human beings, set the scene for what was to come throughout the rest of the film. This was a welcomed introduction to the film, allowing us to revisit a more peaceful time while getting to learn a bit more about the characters. Unlike the first film, A Quiet Place Part II gives viewers some insight into how the post-apocalyptic world, infested with monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing, came to be. The head of the household, Lee Abbott (Krasinski) has perished, leaving his widow, Evelyn (Emily Blunt), and children, Regan ( Millicent Simmonds ), Marcus ( Noah Jupe ) and an unnamed newborn, to navigate the post-apocalyptic world in which they live, alone. A Quiet Place Part II follows the Abbott family directly after the events of the film’s predecessor. Just when you thought the cinematic experience provided by John Krasinski in A Quiet Place couldn’t be topped, the actor-director delivers an even greater experience that redefines the horror-survival genre.
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