After Earth

Name: After Earth
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo, Zoë Kravitz, Glenn Morshower

2013Dir. M. Night Shyamalan1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released2013

Budget$130M

Box office$243.8M

DirectorM. Night Shyamalan

About This Movie

After Earth brings a unique blend of action and introspection, set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic future. The atmosphere is thick with tension as we follow Cypher Raige and his son, Kitai, navigating a wild and dangerous landscape. The pacing meanders at times, which some might find slow, but it really allows for character depth and exploration of their fraught relationship. The practical effects, while not groundbreaking, have a certain charm and authenticity that adds to the world-building. Will Smith delivers a solid performance, but it's Jaden Smith who carries much of the emotional weight. Overall, it's a thought-provoking film that reflects on themes of fear and courage, though not without its flaws.

Features a unique sci-fi environmentExplores complex family dynamicsNotable for its practical effects