This article contains spoilers from A Quiet Place: Day One.
Summary
Frodo the cat is celebrated for his role inA 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 impacton the story and the overall film. Check out some of the best reactions below:
After watching Frodo steal the show,@Davidpkidddeclares that the Academy Award must go to Frodo.
@MyersFTWshares thatA Quiet Place: Day Oneexceeded expectations and is another strong entry for the horror franchise, partly because"Frodo the cat is the MVP."
@JoeyMagidsonemphasizes thatA Quiet Place: Day One’s greatest strength is its characters, because"the humans are very well done"and “the cat is a superstar.”
@Moviesharkddescribes 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.
@Deansalford84expresses the anxiety they felt watching the lovable Frodo as he navigated the many dangers of the alien invasion in New York City.
@Myelessarturns Frodo the cat into a meme, inserting his face over Frodo Baggins inThe 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_allnshares the emotional distress Frodo the cat put them through duringA Quiet Place: Day One, while also referencing the deeply emotional impact of the ending.
@Shawntlecakeis still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster Frodo the cat put them through inA Quiet Place: Day One, stating"THAT KITTY HAD ME STRESSIN.”
@Blackboyemojiis 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.
Even though its plot features terrifying alien monsters,@Startefactspoints out that the real plot they care about is Frodo the cat, and Frodo being held by Sam and Eric.
@Spencerbarrettuses a classicBrooklyn Nine-Ninememe 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 himA 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, shegenuinely 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.
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 braveand 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 theseA Quiet Place: Day Onescenes scarierto watch than if they only featured human characters trying to stay quiet. He also adds additional challenges to certainscenes, 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.
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 toA 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
Cast
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.
