This erotic and suspenseful tale of sex, lies and betrayal stars Elisha Cuthbert (The Girl Next Door) as Nina Deer, a pretty cheerleader whose life is turned upside-down by the arrival of her parents' godchild Dot (Camilla Belle), a deaf and mute girl recently orphaned by her father's death. Although Nina looks upon Dot's deafness with disdain, her family and friends develop a strange attraction to her, and Dot soon becomes a sounding board for everyone's heaviest burdens. But when Nina becomes convinced that Dot is hiding a few secrets of her own, she decides to confess a family secret so disturbing, it cannot be ignored. Also starring Martin Donovan and Edie Falco (TV's The Sopranos).
High school cheerleader Nina Deer (Elisha Cuthbert) seems like the ultimate bitch in The Quiet. When Paul and Olivia Deer (Martin Donovan and Edie Falco) invite their deaf and mute godchild, Dot (Camilla Belle) to live with the family following the death of Dot's father, Nina plays Dot's evil stepsister. Dot silently persists as household dynamics unfold nightmarishly around her, revealing an unsavory affair that leaves the mother reaching for her bottle of painkillers. The more Nina reveals her secret fantasy to Dot, however, the more Dot feels compelled to step in. Director Jamie Babbit's film is rich with sexual confusion and sick psychology, making The Quiet surprisingly complex. Though Elisha Cuthbert's performance is strong, it is still a slowly paced film, and the sets, like dark, moody blue rooms in the Deer house, add unneeded melodrama. Still, The Quiet is a thriller about teen girls bonded to commit a heinous crime, and many will appreciate this variation on the tale of young female chivalry against monstrosity. --Trinie Dalton
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Not what you think...:
I have just seen this movie and I was totally surprised by it. I decided to watch this with an open mind. Elisha and Camilla are excellent in this movie. We get intrigued at the very beginning and it doesnt let go till the end. If you want a good movie who keeps you guessing... this is the one for you. The musical score in this movie is exquisite... like good wine. It transports you and it is soothing. So, rent or buy this movie and remember... be quiet and listen... silence is the key.
Great Flick:
To think that Thora Birch was asked to play the lead in this flick...
Her replacement was a last-minute one, and she almost steals the show, perfectly complimenting solid performances by Elisha Cuthbert and the rest of the cast. Easily Cuthbert's most heart-wrenchingly complicated role. Not sure how this one did in the box office, but for Cuthbert fans (Girl Next Door for most of them), this really shows how deep into a character she can get, and goes a long way to get rid of that shallow, underrated... more info
I like it:
This was a really good movie. Its kind of slow paced but worth watching. SHows you how crazy the world is.
Punked, but still enjoyed the flick. Tense, slightly erotic. Psychological thriller.:
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... more info
