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Alone
2020 92 min United States of America R 18+
★5.3
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Director: Johnny Martin
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Description
When an outbreak hits, Aidan barricades himself inside his apartment and starts rationing food. His complex is overrun by infected Screamers, and with the world falling apart into chaos, he is left completely alone fighting for his life.
Starring
Tyler Posey
Actor
Summer Spiro
Actor
Donald Sutherland
Actor
Key opinion
Alone is a polarizing survival thriller that succeeds for some through its immersive atmosphere and grounded, realistic performances. Others find the film repetitive, formulaic, and lacking the depth or originality to distinguish itself from the genre pack.
| Acting | Juls Wilcockx delivers a grounded, emotive performance that effectively anchors the protagonist's struggle for survival. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and sound design successfully utilize naturalistic scenery and ambient noise to create an immersive, tense atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise the heroine's logical and resourceful survival decisions, while others critique the predictable tropes and lack of psychological depth. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of debate, with some viewers appreciating the slow-burn intensity, while others find the narrative repetitive and sluggish. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a rift among viewers; some find it a jarring departure from the film's established realistic tone, while others accept it as a standard genre conclusion. | |
| Originality | The film is criticized for lacking originality, functioning as a competent but redundant remake that offers no new ideas to the thriller genre. |