This article contains spoilers from A Quiet Place: Day One.
Summary
- Viewers can't stop talking about the cat Frodo in A Quiet Place: Day One.
- Many reactions call the cat the movie's scene-stealing star after having quite a significant role.
- The cat's popularity has led to memes and comparisons to the iconic Lord of the Rings character.
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Frodo the cat is celebrated for his role in A Quiet Place: Day One. As the service cat who remains with the terminally ill Sam (Lupita Nyong'o) and her newfound ally Eric (Joseph Quinn) throughout the alien invasion in the horror prequel, Frodo plays an important role in the story. Director Michael Sarnoski didn't want the cat to be created through computer-generated effects, instead relying on real cat trainers and performers, which led to Frodo being played by two cats named Nico and Schnitzel.
On X (formerly Twitter), viewers praised Frodo and his significant impact on the story and the overall film. Check out some of the best reactions below:
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After watching Frodo steal the show, @Davidpkidd declares that the Academy Award must go to Frodo.
@MyersFTW shares that A Quiet Place: Day One exceeded expectations and is another strong entry for the horror franchise, partly because "Frodo the cat is the MVP."
@JoeyMagidson emphasizes that A Quiet Place: Day One's greatest strength is its characters, because "the humans are very well done" and "the cat is a superstar."
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@Moviesharkd describes Frodo as "scene-stealing, heart-stealing" and "THE reason to see this film," proving that the feline character alone is enough to make the film worthwhile.
@Deansalford84 expresses the anxiety they felt watching the lovable Frodo as he navigated the many dangers of the alien invasion in New York City.
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@Myelessar turns Frodo the cat into a meme, inserting his face over Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, as Aragorn underscores that he would do anything for Frodo, a fitting reference given the cat's name, and that they are a companion to a character named Sam.
@Ni_alln shares the emotional distress Frodo the cat put them through during A Quiet Place: Day One, while also referencing the deeply emotional impact of the ending.
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@Shawntlecake is still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster Frodo the cat put them through in A Quiet Place: Day One, stating "THAT KITTY HAD ME STRESSIN."
@Blackboyemoji is left sobbing and compelled to give a standing ovation after watching the performances delivered by Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and the two cat performers who played Frodo.
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Even though its plot features terrifying alien monsters, @Startefacts points out that the real plot they care about is Frodo the cat, and Frodo being held by Sam and Eric.
@Spencerbarrett uses a classic Brooklyn Nine-Nine meme to prove how quickly they became deeply attached to and invested in Frodo the cat and his story.
Frodo The Cat Is A Quiet Place: Day One's Secret Weapon
Frodo Brings Sam & Eric Together During The Start Of The Alien Invasion.
By finding Eric in the first place, Frodo is the key to bringing Eric and Sam together, ensuring they don't have to go through the onset of the apocalypse alone, and helping them reconnect with what it means to be truly alive.
While Frodo is an undeniably adorable cat, what truly makes him A Quiet Place: Day One's secret weapon is how he raises the stakes and enhances the arcs of Sam and Eric. Before the invasion begins, the prequel takes time to establish the close relationship between Frodo and Sam, and that while she pushes others away, she genuinely cares about Frodo and always keeps him close. This bond means that she's not only fighting for her own survival when the aliens land in New York City and begin attacking, but she's also fighting for Frodo.
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Related
Why Sam Wants Pizza So Badly In A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One is a compelling horror movie with an unusual mission for the leading character Sam, whose only desire in life is to get pizza.
Frodo is incredibly brave and stays impressively quiet throughout the story, but at times he still wanders off and bumps into things that create noise, attracting the attention of the alien monsters, making these A Quiet Place: Day One scenes scarier to watch than if they only featured human characters trying to stay quiet. He also adds additional challenges to certain scenes, such as when Sam and Eric are wading through water, as they can't just focus on swimming as the monsters pursue them, but also need to make sure Frodo stays above water.
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By finding Eric in the first place, Frodo is the key to bringing Eric and Sam together, ensuring they don't have to go through the onset of the apocalypse alone, and helping them reconnect with what it means to be truly alive. As bleak as the film gets, Frodo brings hope to A Quiet Place: Day One's ending, as Eric can make it to the boat with the cat. With Sam entrusting Eric to take care of her cat, Frodo is a testament to Sam and Eric's bond and gives Eric a reason to keep on fighting.
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A Quiet Place: Day One
PG-13
Drama
Horror
Sci-Fi
A Quiet Place: Day One is a spin-off of the A Quiet Place franchise conceived by John Krasinski. The film is set at the beginning of the invasion as humanity scrambles to survive, before the events of the original film, with Lupita Nyong'O leading the cast, directed by Michael Sarnoski.
- Director
- Michael Sarnoski
- Release Date
- June 28, 2024
- Studio(s)
- Paramount Pictures , Platinum Dunes , Sunday Night Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures
- Writers
- Michael Sarnoski
- Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o , Joseph Quinn , Alex Wolff , Djimon Hounsou , Eliane Umuhire
- Runtime
- 99 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- A Quiet Place
- Main Genre
- Horror