The Quiet
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Movie Reviews of The Quiet
Movie Review: 2 girls, different problems
Summary: 4 Stars
Elisha Cuthbert seems to have a flair for being in unconventional, disturbing movies like THE GIRL NEXT DOOR and THE QUIET. First off, I thought it amazing just how much of a High School girl she appeared to be as I know she has to be in her 20s. As always, she offers a provocative performance of a troubled young lady who is contemplating selling her body to make money.
Camilla Belle has a mysterious, demure beauty which is perfect for her part as a mousey, deaf & mute girl. She is adopted by the parents of Cuthbert's character's parents, which initially causes a great deal of resentment.
This is quite a depressing movie which tells the story of two very troubled teens. One is disturbed because she just lost her beloved father, who was the center of her universe. The other is emotionally pained because she has been raised in a warped family with a sicko father who has made a habit of molesting her. Thankfully, each of the girls find solace in the company of the other.
This is a shocking, thought provoking movie with some very nice allusions to how Ludwig van Beethoven dealt with his deafness. It is not a movie for the feint of heart. If you are "normal," your stomach will turn inside out during some of the scenes - and that is precisely the point. Viewer beware; this film will be in your thoughts for quite awhile after you watch it.
Movie Review: a semi spoiler review
Summary: 4 Stars
I have to say that this movie just totally blew me away. This was truely worthy of some award. The acting was superb, the music fit in brilliantly with the movie and this is an honest dark film. The only reason I did not give this movie 5 stars was because the secret that Dot possessed was obvious throughout the entire movie. The director could have done a bit more to conceal this until later into the movie. I am not going to lie and say that everybody should see this movie. To be honest, you should watch it with an open mind. This is mainly due to the fact that the this movie does deal with an incestuous relationship between a father and his daughter. I am in no way condoning incest but this movie is well worth the watch. I sat there at the end of the movie with my mouth open still trying to comprehend all that had happened in the movie. Hopefully you will not be dissapointed. At the very least, rent it before you decide to buy it.Movie Review: THE QUIET, THE PASSIVE, THE WEAK-WILLED AND THE MONSTER
Summary: 4 Stars
THE QUIET was coproduced by Abdi Nazemian and Micah Schraft, who wrote its screenplay, and by its main actress Elisha Cuthbert. These informations are necessary to understand why THE QUIET is not your typical anonymous Hollywood film, it's a film desired and shot the way its authors wanted it to be. That's not so common nowadays.
Most of the action of THE QUIET takes place in only two locations, the Deer's family home and the local high school or more exactly, two particular rooms of the school, the swimming pool and the auditorium. Hence, the claustrophobic mood of the film, reinforced by Dot's deafness. The necessary clash between this mood and the movie genre chosen by THE QUIET'S authors, the teenager movie, is banging and brilliantly underlines the dramatic theme of the film.
A DVD zone family secrets.
Movie Review: Punked, but still enjoyed the flick. Tense, slightly erotic. Psychological thriller.
Summary: 4 Stars
Ok, I was suckered by the previews and the cover. I thought (or hoped) this would be sort of a step daughter gets freaky kinda movie. Perverted, yeah, but...wait till you learn more about the family!
I became caught up in this film, despite my original expectations not being fulfilled. Ironically, I came to care about the characters, and rooted for closure. This movie is difficult to review without giving the good stuff away, but if you can set aside your preconceived notions and roll with the story you are in for a wild ride.
Even the slow scenes are full of tension, and I consider this to be a Psychological thriller. This movie is full of teenage motifs, family psychoses, action, and revelations that unfold into a great climax.
Movie Review: Quietly Loud
Summary: 4 Stars
The Quiet us a very duscincerting movie. The entire movie is very dark, from the story to the setting. It deals quite frankly with sexual abuse and violence. After her parents die, Dot gets adopted by the family of one of her childhood friends. Since she does not hear or speak, she becomes a sounding board for all of the family secrets, as well as some of her friends from school. Many of these secrets have dramatic effects on people by the end of the movie.
I liked this movie, but only watch it if you have a strong stomach.