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After Everything
2023 93 min United States of America R 16+
★5.8
Romance, Drama
Director: Castille Landon
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Description
Besieged by writer’s block and the crushing breakup with Tessa, Hardin travels to Portugal in search of a woman he wronged in the past – and to find himself. Hoping to win back Tessa, he realizes he needs to change his ways before he can make the ultimate commitment.
Budget:
$14M
Worldwide:
$10.64M
Starring
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Actor
Josephine Langford
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Mimi Keene
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Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
After Everything is widely perceived as a hollow and redundant conclusion to the franchise that suffers from an over-reliance on melodrama and a lack of character development for the lead, Tessa. While some viewers appreciate the aesthetic choices and the performances of new cast members, the consensus remains that the film is a lackluster end to the series.
| Screenplay | The narrative structure significantly sidelines Tessa, reducing her role to mere memories or brief appearances, which frustrates those looking for her character's growth. | |
| Acting | The introduction of Natalie serves as a highlight, with her performer providing a superior acting quality that stands out against the established leads. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes attractive locations and warm, competent cinematography to provide a polished visual experience that contrasts with the weak script. | |
| Ending | The decision to force a sweet, conciliatory ending after a film defined by toxic dynamics is viewed as contradictory and unearned by much of the audience. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the runtime and pacing are split: some find the 90-minute length appropriately concise for a teen melodrama, while others feel it is a stagnant, filler-heavy exercise in repetition. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is polarizing, as it is viewed by some as an honest, realistic portrayal of turbulent youth, while others dismiss it as an incoherent collection of cliches and meme-worthy dialogue. |