Picture 100 people all sitting in a dark room. Groups of friends gently chatting all over the theater. Some people are already chowing down on their popcorn, others are checking their phones for the last time before (hopefully) hiding them away when the movie starts. Suddenly, all those people from all different walks of life, are enjoying the same experience together.
What makes “A Quiet Place” so special, is how it takes this experience to a level I have never experienced before. All of a sudden, you are hyper aware of every sound you make.
There lies the strength of John Krasinski’s latest film “A Quiet Place.”
I have not watched a film like it before. The premise is shockingly simple. A family must survive from monsters who hunt people with their hyper-awareness to sound. There is hardly any sound in the opening sequence of the movie, which immediately draws you in. You are immediately sucked into the world this film has laid before you, listening intently to any sound coming from the screen.
Krasinski delivers everything this monster thriller needs, and then some. A great premise, a great monster and a great theme. As I mentioned before, the premise is simple and I am surprised it has not been used like this before. It is simple, but more importantly, it is engaging and suspenseful.
The cast is all wonderful. I am always worried about child actors, but they are all wonderful. However, the stand out is Emily Blunt. Yes, she is definitely given the most to do, but she delivers an incredibly believable performance.
But what makes this film stand out is how it deals with its theme. This is not a horror movie just for the sake of being a horror movie. Krasinski’s film asks how much would one sacrifice for their kids. That is where this film succeeds.
With minimal dialogue, the film presents a family we as an audience care about, and believable character interactions. There is a moment at the end of the film where this theme pays off, and it will catch you off guard. If you told me I would have walked out of a horror movie with tears in my eyes, I would never have believed you. 
All the technical aspects of the film are solid. Sound design is wonderful, the score does exactly what it needs to, and the cinematography is great. I am a sucker for great creature design, and the monster Krasinski delivers is up there with the best of them.
Like I mentioned at the beginning, where this film excels is involving everyone in the audience. Suddenly, there is a sense of community within the audience. Everyone is trying to be as quiet as possible, trying not to disrupt everyone’s experience. Without talking to anyone, there is a shared community with everyone in the theater, and this movie capitalizes on this.
I cannot recommend “A Quiet Place” enough. It is an early contender for my favorite of the year, and I think it is really important to support films like these. In my mind, the more unique theater experiences are, the better.