Written and directed by Eric Samoski (based on a story by John Krasinski and Mr. Samoski), this is a prequel to the two earlier successful films in the growing franchise.
The film stars Lupita Nyong'o as Sam, a terminally ill patient, who is on an outing into Manhattan from her Hospice center. While watching a puppet show with other patients, the alien invasion begins and Sam and her cat, Frodo are separated from the group.
While the city starts to collapse around her, since she knows her time is running out anyway, she decides to stay alive as long as she can to reach Harlem and memories of her childhood. Along the way she meets Eric (played by Joseph Quinn) and the two try to survive together. The film also co-stars Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou.
The original concept is still in place (the aliens respond the the slightest sounds), but this story has a different kind of emotional core and Ms. Nyong'o's character is someone you easily can root for, even though you know her fate is inevitable. She has great chemistry with Mr. Quinn. And while they are both very good, Frodo the cat steals the film.
This is a welcome addition to the franchise. It is exciting and even harrowing at times with plenty of suspense and some good scares.
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