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Afterburn
2025 106 min United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★4.5
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director: J.J. Perry
💬 Based on the comic
«Afterburn»
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Description
Set against the backdrop of a postapocalyptic Earth whose Eastern Hemisphere was destroyed by a massive solar flare, leaving what life remains mutated from radiation and fallout. The story revolves around a group of treasure hunters who extract such objects as the Mona Lisa, the Rosetta Stone and the Crown Jewels while facing rival hunters, mutants and pirates.
Budget:
$60M
Worldwide:
$1.32M
Starring
Dave Bautista
Actor
Tom Tidiman
Actor
Phil Zimmerman
Actor
Key opinion
Afterburn is widely regarded as a derivative and poorly executed post-apocalyptic action film that relies on tired genre tropes. While the cast members are considered competent, their efforts are undermined by a disjointed script, weak action sequences, and an overall low-budget aesthetic.
| Screenplay | The film relies on a highly predictable, formulaic screenplay that feels like an outdated template for the post-apocalyptic genre. | |
| Screenplay | Dialogue is consistently criticized for being weak, clichéd, and undermining the potential of the performances. | |
| Direction | Action sequences are executed poorly, appearing repetitive, simplistic, and lacking in real impact. | |
| Acting | The cast delivers competent and enthusiastic performances that serve as the film's few bright spots despite the subpar material. | |
| Cinematography | Cinematography is divisive: some find the bright, saturated visuals effective for creating memorable looks, while others dismiss the style as cheap, disjointed, and visually illogical for the setting. |