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The Quiet
2005 96 min United States of America R 16+
★5.4
Drama, Thriller
Director: Jamie Babbit
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Description
After her widowed father dies, deaf teenager Dot moves in with her godparents, Olivia and Paul Deer. The Deers' daughter, Nina, is openly hostile to Dot, but that does not prevent her from telling her secrets to her silent stepsister, including the fact that she wants to kill her lecherous father.
Budget:
$900,000
US Gross:
$381,420
Worldwide:
$381,420
Starring
Camilla Belle
Actor
Elisha Cuthbert
Actor
Edie Falco
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Quiet is a divisive teen drama that garners both praise for its provocative premise and criticism for its uneven execution. While many viewers are drawn to its atmospheric exploration of silence and emotional isolation, others find the narrative and character motivations lacking in depth and credibility.
| Acting | Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle deliver strong, compelling performances that anchor the film's emotional core. | |
| Direction | The film features a gripping, inventive opening that successfully establishes its moody, philosophical tone. | |
| Theme | The thematic exploration of silence as a tool for observing human nature and hidden truths resonates deeply with viewers who appreciate psychological introspection. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the provocative, edgy drama, while others view the plot as predictable, melodramatic, or logically inconsistent. | |
| Ending | The ending is highly contentious; some find it a fittingly dark, philosophical conclusion, while others criticize it as unoriginal, instructional, or emotionally unsatisfying. |