kosmasp Certain things are obvious, especially if you have seen a movie or two. But if you haven't read anything about this, don't fear, I won't spoil anything. Especially the one dark secret concerning Cuthberts character. And even writing this I don't really give anything away. But be cautious because we are talking really messed up when it comes to that particular part of the story.And it's something you'll see early on (though fortunately not in full detail) and it should disturb. That's something the movie is aiming for. The acting is good and you get as much tension as is necessary. The characters are very well defined and this is more than decent overall

romanorum1 Similar to American Beauty, the 1999 Academy Award Winner for Best Picture, "The Quiet" is even more disturbing. For among its themes about disabilities, murder, hidden lesbianism, and inhumanity, it also features incest. The revelation about incest is no spoiler, as you will be able to pick it up early on. Teen Dot (Camilla Belle), a deaf-mute who lost both parents, moves into the three-member household of the Deer family: mother Olivia (Edie Falco), father Paul (Martin Donovan), and teen daughter Nina (Elisha Cuthbert). The family is troubled. Passive mom cannot seem to get dad's attention, no matter what she does, even if she strips down to her underwear. Olivia, addicted to prescription pharmaceuticals, may even be losing her mind. And, although both teen girls are very attractive, Nina treats Dot awfully. She is relentless about her actions, which continue in school among her friends. Nina is a virginal cheerleader who hangs out with annoying, trash-talking school chum Katy (Michelle Fell). Katy is hot for school basketball player Connor (Shawn Ashmore). Dot is a brooding introvert, an undeveloped personality who wears dull clothing and is friendless. Nina is also traumatized (but in an opposite way from Dot), and finds an unusual way of coping. Over time, despite their appearances as polar opposites, there is a gradual erosion of detachment. In fact both young ladies actually have much in common, and even share double lives. Meanwhile Dot harbors a secret that completely alters events once it is revealed, but it won't happen early on. Meanwhile, daddy is an ogre and admits it. The title of course refers to Dot, the heroine of the movie. People think she is oblivious to the world situation, but she sucks up information like a sponge. The incest scenes are very painful to stomach. Like "American Beauty" before it, the film parodies the dysfunctional family. But then again, the acting is fine all around, and the character development is well-done. And note the symbolism, the darkened rooms of the household and the rooms almost devoid of furniture. They tell us of the sinister secrets lurking about. On the other hand, what is the purpose of this movie? Where is it supposed to be heading? Although there are eerie elements, the sordid story is not really exciting. And the ending, although there is a twist, is not exactly uplifting.

Enchorde Recap: Having lost both her parents, Dot moves in with her godfather and his family. They live in the suburbs and everything seems to be perfect. Father Paul is a successful architect, mother Olivia an interior decorator, and daughter Nina, who is of the same age as Dot, is a popular cheerleader at school. Dot however, is not popular, she is both deaf and mute, and has no support from Nina at the new school. But behind every façade there are secrets, some worse than others, and what would you do if somebody learned yours? Or you learned someone else's?Comments: A psychological thriller that has it's real strength in its air and emotions. It plays very strongly on feelings and does it very well. There is a very uncomfortable, disturbing feel about the story, it is in the essence of the movie. And that feeling, that it very aptly conveys, is the real strength of the movie. That feeling is what builds suspense, and it manages to build a good amount of suspense. It kept interest and put the story, and hence me as viewer, on its edge.It is good that the movie is strong in its emotions, because the story is a bit predictable. It is fairly easy to reveal both Dot's and Nina's secrets. So the suspense and thrill in this movie is in the psychological approach.Both Camilla Belle and Elisha Cuthbert acts very well in their different roles. As the movie builds on emotion, their performance is crucial for the movie. Fortunately they succeed. Especially Camilla impresses me, though I'm not really surprised since I thought she has performed very well in other movies.From some reviews I have gathered that this is almost a movie you either love or hate. I'm not sure I can say I really love it, but I thought it was very good and enjoyed it much.7/10

donot_forget-remember_me The Quiet is a 2005 teen thriller film and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. It focuses on a deaf teenage girl, Dot (Belle) who goes to live with her godparents after her father dies, in which she slowly learns the disturbing secrets of the family, primarily concerning their teenage daughter, Nina (Cuthbert). The film has strong contents which is advisory for parents. Its a very quiet movie with a gusty storyline. I want to hate this movie.. but I liked it. The movie has a brilliant star-cast and those are quite suitable for this kind of characters. Very dramatic from start till the end and keeps you gripping with its husky plot. The interesting storyline keeps you at the edge of the seat. Not at all boring as its name sounds . Go ahead watch it if you want to see something naive yet Mature