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The Fallout
2021 96 min United States of America R 16+
★7.3
Drama
Director: Megan Park
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Description
In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.
Starring
Jenna Ortega
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Maddie Ziegler
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Niles Fitch
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Awards
6 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
The Fallout is a focused character study that prioritizes the internal aftermath of trauma over the spectacle of violence. While critics and audiences largely praise Jenna Ortega’s nuanced performance, opinions on the film’s narrative execution and depiction of grief remain starkly divided.
| Acting | Jenna Ortega provides a standout, emotionally nuanced performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Screenplay | The film effectively chooses to keep the violence off-screen, focusing entirely on the subjective psychological state of the survivors rather than the mechanics of the event. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay's attempts to portray teenage trauma and social dynamics create a rift, with some finding the behaviors authentic and others viewing them as forced, superficial, or lacking in logic. | |
| Theme | Viewers disagree on the film’s handling of its subject matter, with some appreciating its restrained approach to PTSD and others criticizing the script for being exploitative or failing to provide sufficient depth. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the supporting cast are polarized; some critics find the ensemble adequate or effective, while others argue they are underutilized or fail to match the lead’s intensity. |