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How It Ends
2018 113 min Canada, United States of America 16+
★4.6
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Action, Adventure
Director: David M. Rosenthal
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Description
A desperate father tries to return home to his pregnant wife after a mysterious apocalyptic event turns everything to chaos.
Budget:
$20M
Starring
Theo James
Actor
Kat Graham
Actor
Nancy Sorel
Actor
Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
How It Ends is widely criticized for its derivative plot, thin world-building, and incoherent character arcs that fail to sustain interest. While some viewers appreciate the atmospheric tension and Forest Whitaker's presence, the majority find the film to be a hollow, predictable road movie that struggles to reconcile its apocalyptic premise with its sluggish execution.
| Acting | Forest Whitaker delivers a reliable and charismatic performance that stands out amidst an otherwise lackluster ensemble. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a derivative script that fails to offer any novelty or meaningful depth compared to established post-apocalyptic genre classics. | |
| Screenplay | Character development feels abrupt and artificial, with protagonists undergoing unearned transformations that lack emotional resonance. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on contrived plot holes and unexplained events that weaken the overall world-building. | |
| Acting | Opinions on acting quality are divided: some praise the lead actors for maintaining engagement, while others criticize them for being lifeless or motivated solely by a paycheck. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some viewers find the tension consistently maintained, while others feel the runtime is excessive and the progression is drawn-out. |