--- title: "A Quiet Place Part II: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii" critics_score: 71 critics_reviews: 30 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # A Quiet Place Part II (2021): what the critics said Critics' score 71 from 30 reviews: 18 positive, 10 mixed, 2 negative. Most critics find A Quiet Place Part II a tense, skilfully made sequel, with praise clustering around its sound design and Millicent Simmonds’s performance. The reviews repeatedly credit Krasinski’s visual storytelling and carefully staged set pieces with sustaining suspense, even when the premise feels familiar. Simmonds gives the family story emotional weight, while the younger cast receives broad approval. For the more enthusiastic critics, the wider setting offers fresh scares without losing affection for the characters. The main disagreement concerns how much survives beyond the tension. Several reviews find the storytelling thinner, more contrived or less intimate than before, though these reservations do not prevent most from recommending it. The spread is wide, but even the strongest dissenters acknowledge the craft: The Guardian praises the pacing and sound while finding little soul, and The New Yorker admires the small suspenseful details but finds the characterisation inadequate. ## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 28 May 2021. Ebiri praises the sequel as a taut, effective thriller and a confident work of filmmaking. He singles out Krasinski’s deft visual storytelling and carefully calibrated use of sound and tension. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-a-quiet-place-part-ii-starring-emily-blunt.html) ## IndieWire — Kate Erbland Rating B+. 18 May 2021. Erbland finds the sequel satisfying, balancing thrills with expanded emotional stakes and a wider world. She praises its heart-pounding set pieces and the film’s affection for its family, while noting that one broader development feels less suited to the franchise’s intimate feel. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review-john-krasinski-1234637988/) ## Evening Standard — Charlotte O'Sullivan Fi1m's normalised score 82/100 (inferred from the text). 19 May 2021. O'Sullivan finds the sequel hugely satisfying despite less consistent writing and some familiar terrain. She especially praises the performances, singling out Millicent Simmonds as utterly compelling. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-sequel-john-kraskinski-emily-blunt-b935962.html) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 82/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Rooney finds the sequel an expertly crafted, intensely suspenseful continuation that remains emotionally absorbing. He especially praises the layered sound design and Marco Beltrami’s score for steadily heightening the tension. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-1234954856/) ## Radio Times — Patrick Cremona Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 3 June 2021. Cremona finds the sequel another superbly tense horror film despite a few flaws. He singles out Millicent Simmonds’s star-making performance for praise. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review/) ## The i Paper — Francesca Steele Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 3 June 2021. Steele finds the sequel thrilling and praises its restraint, sound design and performances. She notes that the story loses focus at times, with one boat-people scene feeling undercooked. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/a-quiet-place-ii-review-a-thrilling-roar-of-a-sequel-1034053) ## Time Out — Michael Gingold Rating 4/5. 5 May 2021. The review finds the sequel delivers fresh frights and smart character work. It singles out the expertly crafted character beats for praise. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-2021) ## Total Film — Kevin Harley Rating 4/5. 18 May 2021. Harley finds the sequel a tense, satisfying continuation that largely lives up to its predecessor. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds’ commanding lead performance and the film’s sustained suspense. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/a-quiet-place-2-review/) ## Slant Magazine — Richard Scott Larson Rating 3/4. 18 May 2021. Larson finds the sequel thrilling and emotionally effective, especially when family and legacy drive the tension. He praises the immersive sound design and the clever, moving links between its climactic scenes. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-john-krasinski/) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Grierson presents the sequel as worth the wait, suggesting a favorable verdict. The visible standfirst offers no specific element singled out for praise or complaint. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/5159684.article) ## The AV Club — A.A. Dowd Rating B-. 18 May 2021. Dowd finds the sequel entertaining but thinner and less emotionally satisfying than the original. He praises Krasinski’s suspenseful set pieces and visual composition, especially the opening invasion sequence. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-is-a-muffled-echo-of-the-original-1846914993) ## Empire — Ian Freer Fi1m's normalised score 68/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Freer finds the sequel worthwhile despite its weaker novelty and stretches that blunt the tension. He praises the opening’s sound design and says Millicent Simmonds shines. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii/) ## RogerEbert.com Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). The page content is unavailable, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint cannot be determined. The visible text only shows a browser-check message. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-2-movie-review-2021) ## Sight and Sound — BFI Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 1 June 2021. The critic finds the sequel thrilling but too close to the original’s formula to leave much resonance. They praise its tense set pieces and sound-focused approach, while noting that it offers little subtext. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/quiet-place-part-ii-abbott-famil-fight-survival) ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Debruge finds the sequel an unsettling, cleverly executed thriller, though its suspense cannot overcome glaring logical inconsistencies. He praises Krasinski’s ingenuity and the film’s sound-driven scares, while faulting its plot holes. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-1234975538/) ## The New York Times — Jeannette Catsoulis Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 27 May 2021. The page content was inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint could not be verified. The available page text contains no review details. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review.html) ## Little White Lies — David Jenkins Rating 3/3/2. 18 May 2021. Jenkins finds the sequel occasionally effective but overly action-heavy and less scary than the original. He praises the opening disaster sequence while criticizing the contrived writing and sidelining of Regan. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii) ## Los Angeles Times — Justin Chang Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Chang finds the sequel enjoyable and tense, but less inspired and focused than its predecessor. He praises Regan’s compelling presence and the finely crafted soundscape, while noting that the expanding story weakens the intimacy. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-05-18/quiet-place-part-two-review-emily-blunt) ## The Guardian — Simran Hans Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 5 June 2021. Hans finds the sequel skilful and effective as a genre exercise, but ultimately unsatisfying. She praises its pacing, cross-cutting and visceral sound design, while faulting its lack of soul. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jun/05/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-slick-horror-sequel) ## The New Yorker — Richard Brody Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 26 May 2021. Brody finds the sequel polished and intermittently clever but ultimately cramped, unperceptive, and lacking meaningful characterization. He praises its meticulous use of small details to build suspense, while faulting its failure to see the larger picture. [Read the review](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/a-quiet-place-part-ii-reviewed-john-krasinskis-limited-view-of-horror) ## Collider — Vinnie Mancuso Rating A-. 18 May 2021. The critic finds the sequel a confident expansion that balances larger-scale scares with the Abbotts’ emotional story. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe, along with the sound design that places viewers in Regan’s experience. [Read the review](https://collider.com/a-quiet-place-2-review/) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 24 May 2021. Sandwell finds the sequel tense, terrifying, and successful at expanding the original without simply repeating it. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds’ powerful performance and the tension of the film’s sound design. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36515266/a-quiet-place-2-review/) ## The Wrap — Alonso Duralde Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 28 May 2021. The critic finds the sequel at least as riveting as its predecessor, praising its lean storytelling and sustained suspense. The performances and editing are singled out for conveying emotion and keeping the separate storylines tense and connected. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-film-review-emily-blunt-john-krasinski/) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds it a strong, gripping sequel, though less original than the first film. They praise Krasinski’s fiendishly devised set pieces and the young leads’ emotionally affecting performances. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-a-gripping-horror-sequel-thats-worth-shouting-about-2949966) ## HeyUGuys Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). The review considers the sequel a worthy companion that confidently expands its predecessor without merely trying to be bigger. It praises Krasinski’s visual storytelling, sound design and the younger cast, while noting that dangling threads leave room for more. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/) ## Paste — Jacob Oller Rating 7.0/10. 18 May 2021. Oller finds the sequel an enjoyable, technically accomplished step down from the original, with its expanding world and familiar gimmicks bringing diminishing returns. He especially praises Krasinski’s focused direction, sound design and visual storytelling, which make small physical moments compelling. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/a-quiet-place/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review) ## The Ringer — Miles Surrey Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 1 June 2021. Surrey finds the sequel an exciting, tense theatrical experience, though its familiar premise and abrupt sequel-baiting ending weaken it. He praises the soundless scenes for recreating the film’s palpable anxiety in an audience. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2021/06/01/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review-movie-theaters-silence) ## /Film — Hoai-Tran Bui Rating 6.5/10. 18 May 2021. Bui finds the sequel a solid but clear step down from the original, weighed down by a familiar plot and contrivances. She praises the pairing of Cillian Murphy and Millicent Simmonds, along with Krasinski’s confident direction and occasional effective scares. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/581148/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/) ## Consequence — Clint Worthington Fi1m's normalised score 63/100 (inferred from the text). 18 May 2021. Worthington finds the sequel thrilling but less emotionally grounded and more scattered than the original. He praises its nerve-shredding tension and sound design, while faulting the expanded action for making the creatures less frightening. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2021/05/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/) ## Den of Geek — Don Kaye Rating 3/5. 18 May 2021. Kaye finds the sequel gripping and skillfully made, but held back by thin storytelling and contrived character choices. He praises the cast, especially Millicent Simmonds, and the suspenseful sound design. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-john-krasinski-emily-blunt/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. 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