However, separating his core cast for spells and lingering a bit too long on certain conversations does mean ' A Quiet Place Part II ' falls ever so slightly short of its predecessor. While Krasinski does open things up more - and gives the unsettling antagonists greater attacking threat during additional set-pieces - he resists the temptation to overburden his flick by keeping it to a tight 97 minutes. Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionĬast newbies include Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou and the mis-trust of their motivations is very reminiscent of several plot arcs seen in ' The Walking Dead '.

There’s a moment when the 18-year-old becomes the film’s driving force - and it’s a challenge she is more than capable of meeting head-on. It’s a tribute to Krasinski and co-scripters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ writing abilities that even two movies in, the 'silence is golden' mantra doesn’t feel like a gimmick they come up with ingenious ways to test the cast’s every breath and infuse most scenes with an overwhelming sense of dread.īlunt is once again superb and this time has to fight for survival minus her soulmate, while Jupe’s acting shows real progression.īut this sequel’s MVP is Simmonds. We also get to see how the terrifying creatures arrived in their world during a nerve-shredding opening that’s every bit as arresting as the first film’s introduction. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android

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