Throughout A Quiet Place Part II, there is a lot of focus on silence and trying to make as little noise as possible. However, there are plenty of brilliant conversations in the movie; from intense arguments to powerful and moving speeches, this story is able to pack a punch when it comes to dialogue.
The characters make some important statements throughout, and because there's not as much dialogue as a normal movie, it only helps to reinforce how crucial each comment is. Every conversation is more meaningful and the quotes that they come out with end up being memorable because of that.
"There's Nothing Left."
The world has completely changed from the flashback scene to when the Abbott family ends up meeting Emmett. They head to his area in a desperate bid of hope, feeling that there could be some possibility of survival and help when meeting him.
However, Emmett is feeling a little lost now due to the fact that he has lost both his wife and child. He is crystal clear with Evelyn about how he sees things, telling them that there is nothing left out there, showcasing his lack of belief at the start of the movie.
"The People That Are Left, They're Not The Kind Of People Worth Saving."
Another excellent quote that Emmett brings to the movie is this one. Cillian Murphy delivers an excellent performance with this character, and he delivers this line in a firm but fair manner, making it clear that even the humans who are still alive aren't the same.
This is something that proves to be correct when they encounter the group in the marina, who are trying to ambush him and Regan. Clearly, Emmett has seen this plenty of times before, proving that he has lost hope in people generally.
"Most People Had Finally Given Up Hope."
The Man on the Island is someone who showcases some intelligence with the wise comments that he comes out with during his time in the movie. When he tells the story of how people rushed towards the boats and ended up getting to the island, there is a lot of emotion to be felt.
That is never clearer than when he admits that people had simply given up hope on surviving. It's particularly relatable to Emmett, who is someone who had given up hope himself until encountering the Abbott family again.
“If He (Lee) Was Here, He’d Tell You My Little Girl Is The Type Of Girl Worth Saving.”
When Regan decides to take off on her own in a bid to get to the radio station alone, Evelyn goes into a state of panic about her missing daughter. She does everything in her power to convince Emmett to head out and save her, and it is this quote that strikes a chord with him.
It acts as a reminder about how much Lee loved his daughter and the belief that he had in her as a person. Plus, it works in waking Emmett up about how he respected his friend and that leads to him heading out and starting the main adventure within this movie.
"We're Okay, We're Okay."
Evelyn Abbott is a strong character in this franchise, but it isn't something she's built up over time. During the flashback scene, it becomes clear that she's strong from the start because when the aliens first land on Earth; she's able to think fast on her feet in the car, driving like a Formula 1 racer to escape it.
However, despite all the stress and everything that is going on around her, she takes to reassure her children and keeps them calm. It's a showcase of what a fantastic character Evelyn is and the strength that she has for her family, which makes this quote so powerful.
"Breathe."
This is another moment of excellent parenting by Evelyn Abbott, and while it's a simple quote it is an effective one. She is aware that Marcus is quite a nervous boy, and that's clear when he's playing baseball at the beginning of the movie, but Evelyn's simple advice to breathe works well for him.
It allows Marcus to relax and is something that he calls back upon later on in the movie when he's trapped and running out of oxygen. It's a clever callback and helps to make this particular quote even more meaningful.
"Get Inside!"
Emmett might not initially want to help other people, but by the time he finds himself on the island, it becomes clear that he is invested and believes in the human race once again. That's never more obvious than when he sees that there is an alien on the island.
He quickly sprints back to everybody else, screaming at them to get inside, which showcases his shift in character. No longer is he just thinking for himself, here he is looking out for others (while, at the same time, highlighting how scary the situation is, which is key in a horror movie.
"I Have To Get Back To My Family."
The Man on the Island helps Emmett and Regan get to the radio station, which proves to be a heroic journey in itself. But while he could choose to help them destroy the alien, he ultimately makes the decision to head out and go back to his family instead.
The entire franchise is about the family at its core, so seeing this character's final moments be all about his children, discussing his desire to get back to them is fitting within this story.
"RUN!"
The world that has been built within this franchise is one of quietness, with all the characters being extra careful in any situation not to make noise. Because of that, when Evelyn Abbott ends up having to scream "Run" to her family, it makes the quote even more memorable.
It's a rare moment when noise is needed after she realizes that the alien is on its way to them. The utter panic in her voice is clear and that helps to make this moment an amazing one with plenty of tension throughout.
"There Are People Out There. People Worth Saving."
Evelyn Abbott is someone who has a lot of belief. She doesn't give up on the world and the idea that things can be saved, which is something that her husband instills in her during the original movie. That's never clearer than when she points out that there are still people worth saving.
She believes that Regan's hearing aid can be the difference-maker and her confidence in humans overall brings some real positivity to the movie. It's a beautiful quote to come out within the midst of an apocalypse, giving people something to hang on to.