Stephen King has shared his review of A Quiet Place: Day One. The newest entry in Paramount’s franchise, Day One released to theaters on June 28, facing tough competition from Inside Out 2. However, Day One still managed a franchise-best opening weekend and has received largely positive reviews from critics.

It seems King agrees with the consensus. The novelist tweeted his honest reaction to the movie, highlighting some of its biggest draws. Check out the tweet below:

In his tweet, King called A Quiet Place: Day One “The rare ‘big Hollywood film’ that is both intimate and textured.” He went on to say, “(And the cat steals the show.)”

A Quiet Place: Day One Takes Risks That Pay Off

Stephen King Is Correct That Day One Stands Out Among Other “Big Hollywood Films”

On the surface, A Quiet Place: Day One seems like a rather safe bet for Paramount, and King is fair in calling it a “big Hollywood film.” It comes from an established franchise and has plenty of star power with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and Stranger Things breakout Joseph Quinn. However, despite these markers seemingly setting it up for success, the movie still takes risks and sets itself apart from similar films.

A Quiet Place: Day One‘s relatively small cast is one of its biggest gambles, with its size similar to the first A Quiet Place movie. Like that film, Day One lives or dies by audiences connecting with the characters and becoming invested in their stories, which contributes to the intimacy King references in his review. It’s no coincidence that many critics have called Nyong’o and Quinn’s performances a highlight of the movie, as they are central to why the story works as well as it does.

King also cites Day One‘s “textured” feel, which certainly comes across on screen. One of the draws of the main A Quiet Place films is that the world feels rich and dynamic, immersing audiences almost instantly and making them buy the heightened stakes. Day One does what a good prequel should do in fleshing out that world even further, enriching the entire franchise in the process. With A Quiet Place: Day One‘s success and the positive response from critics and viewers like King, it’s hard to imagine the series coming to an end any time soon.

Source: Stephen King