DVD Talk review of 'The Quiet'
09-01-06, 03:26 PM
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DVD Talk review of 'The Quiet'
I read Jamie S. Rich's DVD review of The Quiet at http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=23543 and...
I have to say, this movie looks like absolute crap. I appreciate your excellent review Jamie, but I am of the opinion that your review is 10x better written than the actual movie.
Not only that, but if the twist isn't
then I'll eat my shoe.
I have to say, this movie looks like absolute crap. I appreciate your excellent review Jamie, but I am of the opinion that your review is 10x better written than the actual movie.
Not only that, but if the twist isn't
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09-01-06, 03:33 PM
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You aren't wrong about the twist, Josh. If I recall, the trailer even kind of makes it obvious. It's not the last twist, though, and the discovery is handled really well. Maybe give it a chance when it's on DVD, because I really think it's worth it.
Thanks for the nice words, too.
Thanks for the nice words, too.
09-01-06, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jamieoni
You aren't wrong about the twist, Josh. If I recall, the trailer even kind of makes it obvious. It's not the last twist, though, and the discovery is handled really well. Maybe give it a chance when it's on DVD, because I really think it's worth it.
Thanks for the nice words, too.
Thanks for the nice words, too.
09-01-06, 03:57 PM
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I just caught a matinee of this... i'm a HUGE fan of "But I'm A Cheerleader" (despite its few flaws) and am now also a fan of "The Quiet." It's an entertaining film and a nice little summer surprise (I hadn't heard of it until today). However, it is different from "But I'm A Cheerleader" in every way possible. There is VERY little nudity in this film (being gay, I'm not interested in that anyways). The only nude scene involves
(who does have a surprisingly decent bod.
The "twist" you metioned is there, but isn't really a twist as it is hinted pretty heavilly throughout. [
I would give it 3 out of 5 stars on content. Probably 2.5 stars on replay value- would want to see this again on HD-DVD.
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The "twist" you metioned is there, but isn't really a twist as it is hinted pretty heavilly throughout. [
I would give it 3 out of 5 stars on content. Probably 2.5 stars on replay value- would want to see this again on HD-DVD.
09-01-06, 04:43 PM
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if you saw the movie, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5gcDn0NS7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5gcDn0NS7E
09-03-06, 03:11 PM
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This was only playing at one theater near me for a couple of shows. I thought it was fairly creepy and well-acted. Elisha's lunchroom confession was pretty entertaining 
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09-08-06, 01:54 AM
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This was only playing at one theater near me for a couple of shows. I thought it was fairly creepy and well-acted. Elisha's lunchroom confession was pretty entertaining
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09-08-06, 10:19 AM
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Saw this last night and have to say we really enjoyed it. Pretty depressing stuff. Couple of questions:
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09-08-06, 11:09 AM
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Saw this last night and have to say we really enjoyed it. Pretty depressing stuff. Couple of questions:
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I liked this a whole lot more than I expected. Not really a repeat viewing movie (unless you really like the color blue) but very good nonetheless.
I remember seeing the preview and it was marketed as a cookie cutter thriller. It actually gave me the same feel as The Hunger but with no vampires. Maybe it was the piano motif. In the end I know that wasn’t wasted time and I am totally impressed with all the actors involved (as well as the production staff). A very good, if a little “artsy”, film.
Not at all what I expected.
I remember seeing the preview and it was marketed as a cookie cutter thriller. It actually gave me the same feel as The Hunger but with no vampires. Maybe it was the piano motif. In the end I know that wasn’t wasted time and I am totally impressed with all the actors involved (as well as the production staff). A very good, if a little “artsy”, film.
Not at all what I expected.
