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The Silence
2019 91 min Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.9
Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
Director: John R. Leonetti
📖 Based on the novel
«The Silence»
byTim Lebbon
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Description
With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.
Worldwide:
$2.33M
Starring
Stanley Tucci
Actor
Kiernan Shipka
Actor
Miranda Otto
Actor
Key opinion
The Silence is widely regarded as a derivative, lackluster imitation of superior films like A Quiet Place and Bird Box. While it features a recognizable cast, the production suffers from a weak screenplay, illogical character choices, and unconvincing creature effects.
| Originality | The screenplay is consistently criticized for being unoriginal, heavily borrowing themes and premises from A Quiet Place and Bird Box. | |
| Production | The creature effects are widely panned as visually unconvincing, frequently described as 'plasticky' or reminiscent of low-budget 1990s television. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is plagued by significant plot holes, including illogical character decisions and a lack of world-building that undermines the tension. | |
| Theme | The subplot involving religious fanatics is viewed as a clumsy, irrelevant, and poorly developed addition that detracts from the main plot. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided: some viewers appreciate the chemistry and effort provided by Stanley Tucci and Kiernan Shipka, while others feel the actors are wasted in hollow roles. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of disagreement, with some viewers finding it rushed and abrupt, while a small minority find it dynamic and taut. |