MOVIES

An underwhelming hostage drama

A QUIET PLACE

Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski

Director: John Krasinski

What it’s about: A family of four must live in silence because they are surrounded by murderous creatures that hunt by sound.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%

What the critics are saying:

“A film often almost unbearably tense, in part because it audaciously reconsiders the role sound plays in eliciting our emotional response.” – Flick Filosopher

“It is smart, it moves fast, it has a hugely satisfying ending.” – Associated Press “Krasinski gets terrific performances from everyone.” – Vulture

HAMPSTEAD

Starring: Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson, pictured right Director: Joel Hopkins What it’s about: A widow in London falls in love with an old friend, and together they team up against some evil property developers.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 45%

What the critics are saying:

“Modestly sweet and mildly charming affair squarely aimed at the older cinemagoer.” – Empire “Phonier-than-thou Britcom in the Richard Curtis mould.” – Variety

“This over-formulated dollop of treacle makes you pine for the high jinx of It’s Complicated.” – 3AW

MIDNIGHT SUN

Starring: Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger Director: Scott Speer

What it’s about: A teenage girl with a rare genetic disorder that makes her super sensitive to sunlight falls in love with her neighbour.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 18% (yikes)

What the critics are saying:

“An overwrought and contrived weepy teen dramedy that becomes cumbersome and clichéridden within the first ten minutes.” – RTE “Cheesy and implausible and manipulative.” – Chicago Sun-Times

“Save your money and your tissues.” – Us Weekly