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Aftermath
2017 94 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.4
Drama, Thriller
Director: Elliott Lester
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Description
A fatal plane crash changes the lives of Roman and Jake forever. Roman loses his wife and daughter in the accident, while Jake loses his mind—as he happens to be the air traffic controller who failed to avert the nightmare. Rage and revenge engulfs Roman and Jake finds himself swamped with guilt and regret.
Budget:
$10.5M
Worldwide:
$840,809
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor
Scoot McNairy
Actor
Maggie Grace
Actor
Key opinion
Aftermath is a somber drama that attempts to explore the emotional fallout of a tragic air disaster, anchored by a rare dramatic turn from Arnold Schwarzenegger. While some viewers appreciate its contemplative atmosphere and focus on grief, many critics find the narrative thin, the pacing sluggish, and the departure from the historical events it is based on to be problematic.
| Cinematography | The film succeeds in creating a somber, oppressive atmosphere through its dark cinematography and fitting musical score. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its thin characterizations, plot holes, and a failure to convey the depth of the real-life tragedy that inspired it. | |
| Acting | The performances are polarizing; some viewers find Schwarzenegger’s transition to drama effective and moving, while others view his portrayal as wooden or miscast for the gravity of the role. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are divided: supporters find the slow, contemplative tempo appropriate for exploring deep grief, while others describe it as inert and boring. | |
| Adaptation | The film's loose adaptation of the 2002 Uberlingen collision is a major point of contention, with viewers disagreeing on whether the fictionalized changes and American setting serve the drama or undermine the source material. |