After Earth
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: May 31, 2013
3.9
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Tracyturner38Jun 16, 2013
Despite my love for Shyamalan movies, I did not expect to like this movie based on the trailers. This movie provided everything a good scifi/action movie should, great special effects, a plausible and exciting plot, a few scary moments andDespite my love for Shyamalan movies, I did not expect to like this movie based on the trailers. This movie provided everything a good scifi/action movie should, great special effects, a plausible and exciting plot, a few scary moments and decent (if not great) acting. Jaden Smith is young and his acting is held up by his dad's but I didn't find it took much away from the movie. There won't be any Oscars here but this movie is great summer entertainment. I highly recommend it.… Expand
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culinarymasterJun 18, 2013
I wanted to see this because Will Smith and his son was in it. But when I heard M. Night was directing this, I began doubting whether or not it would be good. I was hoping for a adventurous, sci-fi, father and son epic, but instead I came outI wanted to see this because Will Smith and his son was in it. But when I heard M. Night was directing this, I began doubting whether or not it would be good. I was hoping for a adventurous, sci-fi, father and son epic, but instead I came out losing respect for M. Night as a director. This "movie" is EXTREMELY BORING.
While you wait for the exciting parts of the movie to come the movie ends. Why? BECAUSE THERE ARE NO EXCITING PARTS. This was such a waste of money.… Expand
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TG0211Jun 26, 2013
It was sooo bad... I'm not going to repeat too much what others said, but I didn't enjoy this movie, felt I wanted to sleep at moments, and the mise-en-scene was really bad The story and universe seem to have been thought of in 5 minutes,It was sooo bad... I'm not going to repeat too much what others said, but I didn't enjoy this movie, felt I wanted to sleep at moments, and the mise-en-scene was really bad The story and universe seem to have been thought of in 5 minutes, and not expanded beyond the first idea And the sets were ugly !

Also, the extra-terrestrial enemy concept was lousy and dumb Smelling fear Easy, let's not be scared How could a civilization so advanced not thing of developping, I don't know, other senses for their army of pet monsters ?!

I didn't even know it was a Shyamalan movie It explained a lot of things, but the main guy to blame is Smith, wanting to push forward his son. And he pushed so hard he failed The director seem to have been hired out of pity !

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NickSausMovRevJul 10, 2013
This movie is junk. Flat out junk. The visuals at some points are pleasing to the eye, but only minimally. If you watch it, I feel sorry for you. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, but at least go out and watch it to see what I amThis movie is junk. Flat out junk. The visuals at some points are pleasing to the eye, but only minimally. If you watch it, I feel sorry for you. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, but at least go out and watch it to see what I am talking about.… Expand
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epicvicoJul 26, 2013
more and more it seems as if sixth sense was an anomaly
and jaden smith couldn't act his way out of a paper bag
this was disappointing but not unexpected
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RevRonOct 10, 2013
There really is only one word to describe this movie: Boring. While the film has some great visuals and special effects, it can't cover up how lifeless this sci-fi tale is and it DEFINITELY can't cover up how bad of an actor Jaden Smith isThere really is only one word to describe this movie: Boring. While the film has some great visuals and special effects, it can't cover up how lifeless this sci-fi tale is and it DEFINITELY can't cover up how bad of an actor Jaden Smith is (luckily your dad is nice enough to give and pay for a career). Will Smith, normally a good actor, matches his son in the lifeless department and his failure is only multiplied when you realize this movie was almost ENTIRELY his baby. This is the one time you have an M. Night Shymalan movie where you can actually put the blame on someone OTHER than M. Night Shymalan.… Expand
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dyshpoJul 29, 2013
Weak performances no likable people this is a fun movie but really 1000 years goes by and and then its over and i go to wal-mart Not much hear feels like The Last Airbender Not good but least the place had A/C
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bbnjSep 27, 2013
Another movie made attempting to relate to gamers. It failed. Not only it does not make any sense from the beginning to the end, it also lacks soul.

Maybe its target public is 8 year old kids.
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SJ-ULTI-ReiewsOct 11, 2013
After Earth is one of those movies that you just know is going to be terrible. Will Smith and his son are terrible actors. The script for the movie sucks, it dosint make any sense. The motives for what they are doing dosint make any sense.After Earth is one of those movies that you just know is going to be terrible. Will Smith and his son are terrible actors. The script for the movie sucks, it dosint make any sense. The motives for what they are doing dosint make any sense. The world, characters, and script of this movie suck, this is one of the worst movies ive ever seen. M. Night Shamalan is a terrible director. I fell asleep in the first 40 minutes of the movie. I say skip this movie you wont find anything redeeming from watching it.… Expand
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ThinkscapeOct 2, 2013
As a sci-fi enthusiast I feel deeply disappointed. The story is predictable in 70% from the title alone, but after 5 min prologue, you know 90%. CGI is cheap and blending is terrible, sets look cheap, acting feels amateur and inconsistent...As a sci-fi enthusiast I feel deeply disappointed. The story is predictable in 70% from the title alone, but after 5 min prologue, you know 90%. CGI is cheap and blending is terrible, sets look cheap, acting feels amateur and inconsistent... there is no world building except for this 5 min prologue and plot holes are so big you could fit Will Smith with his whole family inside them :P Why, oh why, was it let out of the editing room is beyond me. Worst movie of the year, one of the worst sci-fi pieces I've seen...… Expand
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AmdooOct 11, 2013
I think M. Night is growing as a director. His sense of visual style is amazing. His dialogue is poetry. The characters are very real. He is one of the best fantasy directors out there right now. Can't wait to see what's next. After Earth wasI think M. Night is growing as a director. His sense of visual style is amazing. His dialogue is poetry. The characters are very real. He is one of the best fantasy directors out there right now. Can't wait to see what's next. After Earth was extremely visceral experience. I'm looking for more.… Expand
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bfoore90Jul 8, 2017
Aside from some impressive shots and special effects, theres really nothing redeemable about this movie. The script is lackluster in almost everyway, Screenplay is even worse, Jaden Smith isn't really the best actor and Will Smith, one ofAside from some impressive shots and special effects, theres really nothing redeemable about this movie. The script is lackluster in almost everyway, Screenplay is even worse, Jaden Smith isn't really the best actor and Will Smith, one of Hollywood's best and sought after stars shows almost no emotion almost to the point as to where it seems like he doesn't want to be there. His natural charisma he often has on display in his films is so clearly held back that its almost sad to see him relegated to a supporting role in a vanity project for the sake of helping his sons career.… Expand
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OmegaOmFeb 24, 2014
I must admit the reviews did prevent me from watching this movie sooner. I am glad I did. This movie has vision, a must see for anyone who has imagination of what the future can hold. I must assume that people who give this movie a 0 or aI must admit the reviews did prevent me from watching this movie sooner. I am glad I did. This movie has vision, a must see for anyone who has imagination of what the future can hold. I must assume that people who give this movie a 0 or a 1, are just not sci-fi people and should just stick with watching Breaking Bad. They say Smith's acting was bad, on the contrary he played his part well, he is suppose to be emotionless. You have to try to put yourself in the future folks, and understand what is going on. You have to pay attention to a sci-fi. They say the story is thin. Does every movie have to have a story that is all over the place. This is a survival, adventure sci-fi. rate it as such, and do not review it if you do not like those types of movies. Stick to your dramas and don't rate this as one. Good job, need more movies with visions of the future.… Expand
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AaronJupiterDec 29, 2020
Don’t understand the bad ratings. Good story, Will and Jaden Smith play the father son relationship very convincing, good special effects and what’s most important the story was interesting and exciting till the end. If you like scienceDon’t understand the bad ratings. Good story, Will and Jaden Smith play the father son relationship very convincing, good special effects and what’s most important the story was interesting and exciting till the end. If you like science fiction - then this is a movie not to miss. I give it a 10 to balance out the bad ratings the movie absolutely does not deserve. Star Wars The Last Jedi is expensive garbage and After Earth is GOLD in comparison to Rian Johnson’s travesty.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Apr 14, 2023
Decent movie. Nothing like dad giving you a lead role. There should have been more fighting in the movie instead of seeing him struggle so much.
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JacobMay 19, 2014
M. Night Shayamalan has once again produced another thumbs down movie that no one should scene. This film fails to offer anything interesting in terms of characters or story. The most I can say for this movie is that it has some nice effectsM. Night Shayamalan has once again produced another thumbs down movie that no one should scene. This film fails to offer anything interesting in terms of characters or story. The most I can say for this movie is that it has some nice effects and cool technology. This movie is an hour and a half of nothing and somehow takes an intriguing premise and fails to anything remotely interesting with it. Please do yourself a favor and don’t waste your time watching this movie.… Expand
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
This boring movie is filled with conflicting messages. The father tells the son to conquer his fear and not to be emotional, and yet we tend to have this father-and-son bond relationship. So ultimately, what are we rooting for? Are weThis boring movie is filled with conflicting messages. The father tells the son to conquer his fear and not to be emotional, and yet we tend to have this father-and-son bond relationship. So ultimately, what are we rooting for? Are we supposed to care about their relationship if they're both unemotional? Goddamn, it's so badly-written.… Expand
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Apemonkey666Sep 24, 2013
The story is so goddamn thin you can sum it up in one sentence: Will & Jaden Smith crash on a planet, Jaden has to get to a beacon so they can get saved. That's it. Oh yeah, there is a very short intro to all this but it's incrediblyThe story is so goddamn thin you can sum it up in one sentence: Will & Jaden Smith crash on a planet, Jaden has to get to a beacon so they can get saved. That's it. Oh yeah, there is a very short intro to all this but it's incredibly superficial and trivial. Ok, so the film might not be as bad as they say, but this not how scifi is supposed to be. Today's movie technology alows directors to put anything on the screen they ever wanted and this is all they could come up with? These Hollywood folk are getting so lazy even the saturday night pop-corn munching audience is going to start noticing. In fact, they have noticed, coz nobody went out and saw it. And uh...M. Night Shyamalan, your jig's up. Start looking for another job. This was your last chance.… Expand
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dante_finnJun 28, 2014
What happened to M.Night after the The Village? The acting is bad and the plot is lacking potential. Infact Will Smith's facial expression was how I felt throughout this whole movie. I really hate to say this but Will Smith **** up thisWhat happened to M.Night after the The Village? The acting is bad and the plot is lacking potential. Infact Will Smith's facial expression was how I felt throughout this whole movie. I really hate to say this but Will Smith **** up this movie and the screenplay is terrible.… Expand
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StriderKiwiJun 21, 2013
About as bad as Battlefield Earth. Regardless of whether you liked any of Shamylan's earlier movies, you will not like this one. It is somehow less entertaining and horrible than Last Airbender. I kid you not. If a serial killer busts downAbout as bad as Battlefield Earth. Regardless of whether you liked any of Shamylan's earlier movies, you will not like this one. It is somehow less entertaining and horrible than Last Airbender. I kid you not. If a serial killer busts down your doors and attmepts to tie you up and force you and your family to watch this movie while eating twinkies, scarf down those twinkies and then run for the hills. If that is not possible, then end your life BY ANY MEANS, because that's how bad this movie is!… Expand
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BradySmithJan 4, 2016
This isn't a movie that's so bad it's funny, nor is it painful to sit through. What it is, is just a dull, boring dud. It has one or two neat elements but it completely under utilizes a somewhat brilliant premise. Earth evolving into a placeThis isn't a movie that's so bad it's funny, nor is it painful to sit through. What it is, is just a dull, boring dud. It has one or two neat elements but it completely under utilizes a somewhat brilliant premise. Earth evolving into a place designed specifically to kill humans? Should be amazing right? Wrong! The effects aren't very good, but that's not the only problem. The main problem is that a handful of somewhat strange creatures and Jaden Smith running through a bunch of woods is all the movie gets out of the idea. What a waste. It felt more like an average science fiction tv show episode than a fully realized film. Shyamalan put no vision or inspiration into this movie. Hopefully The Visit really is better. It'd be nice to see him get back on track.… Expand
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Heimskringla91Jun 24, 2013
What motivated me to write a review for this movie was reading someone else stating that it's a father and son love movie. "If you're a father you'll cry at the end of this movie." Well I am a father and just have to say that is completelyWhat motivated me to write a review for this movie was reading someone else stating that it's a father and son love movie. "If you're a father you'll cry at the end of this movie." Well I am a father and just have to say that is completely false. First of all throughout the film it seems as though Will Smith's character really doesn't give a gosh darn hoot about his son's life. He actually states in the film, "you go out there and don't die because I need to live through this. I don't really care what happens to you." Will Smith (who wrote this movie) wrote his part as someone who sits in a chair and looks high all the time. He was like, lets focus this movie on my son, I'll just chill here. Not to mention that the writing was just horrible anyways. Jaden's character has 1 face, crapping himself. As he runs. Falls asleep. Runs. Falls asleep. Runs. They tried to create some sort of emotional pull by him seeing his dead sister after making a raft and falling asleep on it. But it was too poorly done, when the creature was killing his sister I was honestly rooting for the creature. Because I was hoping something exciting would come of it. I don't want to write or think about this movie anymore than I have to and the reason I am giving it a 1/10 is because after the movie my friends and I were able to have a great time making fun of it. Awful, awful...thing...whatever this was.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJul 24, 2013
After Earth has few moments of fun, but in the end it was kind of boring with a pretty weak script. Jaden Smith does supply some interesting scenes with some of Earth's wildlife, but those scenes are few and far between. D+
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lloydharrisonNov 17, 2014
After Earth looked half decent but it turned out to be a huge flop and a dull and lazy excuse for a Science Fiction adventure. An underused and uninterested Will Smith gives a half hearted and lazy performance and Jaden Smith simply cannotAfter Earth looked half decent but it turned out to be a huge flop and a dull and lazy excuse for a Science Fiction adventure. An underused and uninterested Will Smith gives a half hearted and lazy performance and Jaden Smith simply cannot act and I struggle to take him seriously. It was a novelty to see Will & Jaden Smith together in 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. But seeing them together again here feels like something of a money spinning gimmick. And you get the impression that Will Smith was just shoe horned in to gain the mass appeal that Jaden Smith couldn't achieve on his own. What confused me most about this film though was when I realised that it was both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Love or hate his early films, his directing capabilities where always up for debate. But surely now he's lost all his credibility as a filmmaker. He just seems the oddest choice to make a film like this. And I use the term 'film' loosely as After Earth actually feels more like a video game of levels going from one set piece to the next. Collapse… Expand
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IamthejuanNov 22, 2013
Im not understanding why people didnt like this one. Not only is it an action/sci-fi that is both entertaining and family friendly, but it teaches some very good lessons about fatherhood within military life. As someone who grew up in theIm not understanding why people didnt like this one. Not only is it an action/sci-fi that is both entertaining and family friendly, but it teaches some very good lessons about fatherhood within military life. As someone who grew up in the military, maybe I was just more able to relate to these nuances than some, but I thought they did an excellent job of making us think about everything from parenthood to the environment. While they dont hammer the environmental theme like you would expect, the truth is it paints a very realistic and dare I say probable future for earth if humanity doesn't get it together sooner.

I love will smith movies because be doesn't need to make excessive use of profanity and senseless violence to draw audiences. People can hate on his sons acting but the dude is a teenager. If you are comparing him to his father or other seasoned actors, you are an amateur film critic.… Expand
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callumjsouthDec 13, 2014
At huge expense, this film fails miserably. A promising father-son Smith duo. Amazing visuals. Appalling results. The film's lack of anything remotely interesting had me wincing in pain. I cannot even begin to imagine how Columbia PicturesAt huge expense, this film fails miserably. A promising father-son Smith duo. Amazing visuals. Appalling results. The film's lack of anything remotely interesting had me wincing in pain. I cannot even begin to imagine how Columbia Pictures feel. After Earth's threats are pathetic and the whole film's precinct even more so.… Expand
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Twist_Of_FateJun 24, 2013
Average movie,Jaden's acting is average at best.Nice landscapes and effects that about all that's nice though.Not at all what i expected no wonder its been getting such foul reviews by people.
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morfilSep 25, 2013
I am a big SciFi fan, yet something like that I never experienced. Was it the effects that ruined it, was it the lame story, the extra-lame acting of the second Smith in the movie, the directing of someone who got after Signs too much creditI am a big SciFi fan, yet something like that I never experienced. Was it the effects that ruined it, was it the lame story, the extra-lame acting of the second Smith in the movie, the directing of someone who got after Signs too much credit and couldn't deliver since (with the exception of the low budget Devil). I really cant say. Its just very disappointing and I wished I would not have seen it, not spend the time nor the money. But I wanted to know it for myself if the critics are right, since they are so many times wrong (in my opinion).

Well, they are right, and yet they even gave the movie way too much credit. Probably because of Will Smith.… Expand
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justthefactsJun 21, 2013
It gets a 1 because Will Smith was in it. His son has very little talent and acts like he is afraid the entire time the movie is on. Kind of like a little girl. He needs to man up or get some acting lessons. The movie itself was not good by itself.
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ZtormReviewsJun 22, 2013
Overall in my opinion After Earth was a decent film, and would be great if you focus on Kitai's adventure to actually get the beacon. I feel as if they put too much focus on the dad's injured leg, I mean, WHO CARES? We see an action movie toOverall in my opinion After Earth was a decent film, and would be great if you focus on Kitai's adventure to actually get the beacon. I feel as if they put too much focus on the dad's injured leg, I mean, WHO CARES? We see an action movie to see action, not Will Smith acting as if he's drunk. All my friends I saw the movie with say it was a good film, but it went a little too far with the drama. Jayden was crying half of the time, and Will Smith was just acting as if his favorite show got canceled. You could easily swap, "I'm sorry, but I've lost contact with our son" to "This sucks, but Spongebob will not come on tonight." The effects were amazing and the suit I wish I had(I mean, who doesn't want a wingsuit for any time at all and the design was amazing), but the focus on survival and everything sucks. I mean, what is this MINECRAFT? And these people are humans, whats with the canisters of Oxygen-Stabilizing Banana liquid to going to do to help? Overall, the visuals were great, but the acting and dramatic scenes were poor and not needed.… Expand
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dougaussieJun 25, 2013
what really cheesed me off about this movie was the big bird. I liked some of the spaceship designs and felt the story of the encounter with aliens could have been more played out, probably make a good movie in itself. The main star waswhat really cheesed me off about this movie was the big bird. I liked some of the spaceship designs and felt the story of the encounter with aliens could have been more played out, probably make a good movie in itself. The main star was wasted, just wasted, if your going to see this movie for him then don't bother he may as well not be in it.… Expand
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jordie9Jun 26, 2013
This is a good movie, excellent family movie. The theme takes a couple of roads. The theme of the fight for one-self, over coming the internal things that hold us back is universal. The theme of son longing for Father... wanting to live up toThis is a good movie, excellent family movie. The theme takes a couple of roads. The theme of the fight for one-self, over coming the internal things that hold us back is universal. The theme of son longing for Father... wanting to live up to the realized lofty godhead figure of the Hero Father is also universal. Not feeling the negative reviews I have read thus far. Makes me feel something is afoot. The savior of humanity is a Black Man. The Hero of the film is a Black child/Man. Nah' mean. I don't remember seeing a film (sci-fi) where it is a serious film with African Men as the hero's who over come enemies both within and with-out. Great film see it for yourself, take your 7 and up kids with you. You and they will not be disappoinnted..… Expand
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Dimitris01Nov 24, 2013
No suspense, forgettable action (at least the chase by the monkeys was funny), bad acting even from Will Smith (Jaden Smith frowns intensely to show he is afraid), a silly main idea (people do not choose their feelings from a menu),No suspense, forgettable action (at least the chase by the monkeys was funny), bad acting even from Will Smith (Jaden Smith frowns intensely to show he is afraid), a silly main idea (people do not choose their feelings from a menu), predictable ending (the kid suddenly transforms into a killing machine). There are very few visual effects and the science fiction elements are weak. The original main idea didn't include any aliens and it's evident: you could replace the monster with a grizzly bear, the spaceship with an airplane and the oxygen ratios with medicine and the plot would remain the same. Moreover the interior of the ship seems to be made of recyclable materials and after the crash there are long white things like toilet paper hanging from everywhere. Besides, why do humans in the future use blades instead of firearms? No wonder they get massacred by blind aliens!
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theheckJul 23, 2013
Sadly not very impressive. The main antagonist monsters were just not scary or creative or anything. The scenery in the beginning was futuristic but colorless and unimaginative. The main part of the movie took place in a extraterrestrialSadly not very impressive. The main antagonist monsters were just not scary or creative or anything. The scenery in the beginning was futuristic but colorless and unimaginative. The main part of the movie took place in a extraterrestrial jungle where several dangers awaited the protagonist. However non of these was rememberable. I can't even recall all of these dangers. The whole thing was just missing some polish. The world didn't seem any intriguing or special. It was all so... plain.… Expand
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FirebalaOct 10, 2013
It was a big disappointment. Here has been impressive at times but most of the CGI is very weakly, there is nothing simple story twists and turns, and sometimes can even be flattened. Will Smith's worst movie theater I think.
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KabahalyAug 29, 2013
One thing I don't understand about critics is how they don't criticize anything at all. One thing I also don't understand about critics is how they always dislike movies, I think it's becoming more obvious that critics don't like actionOne thing I don't understand about critics is how they don't criticize anything at all. One thing I also don't understand about critics is how they always dislike movies, I think it's becoming more obvious that critics don't like action movies, so why even watch the movies? To act tough and use a thesaurus?

This movie was great, although the acting by Jaden Smith was a little bit rusty, I don't expect anything better considering this is Jaden Smith's first high-budget movie. Either way, the movie was great. I rate movies by the amount of chills I get, and although this movie's chill-o-meter was in no way on par with Star War's chill-o-meter. I give this movie a 6 out of 10.

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DarkFabricSep 18, 2013
Will Smith, After Earth “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” Now that is just a awesome qoute! gets me amped. Dont get why this movie scored so low, IWill Smith, After Earth “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” Now that is just a awesome qoute! gets me amped. Dont get why this movie scored so low, I enjoyed every minute of it... check it out!… Expand
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Rokudaime-donoSep 21, 2013
I don't understand why so many people are hating on this film, and why it is getting such a poor rating. It's nothing special, sure, but it's not bad. I see people complaining about Jaden's acting, but I thought it was fine (it wasn'tI don't understand why so many people are hating on this film, and why it is getting such a poor rating. It's nothing special, sure, but it's not bad. I see people complaining about Jaden's acting, but I thought it was fine (it wasn't outstanding, and there is room for improvement, obviously, but there was nothing wrong with it. Also, he's just a kid, give him a break), and so was Will's. The effects were nice (I won't go into details, as that would cause spoilers, but there is one scene in particular that is pretty awesome), and I liked the story. The one thing I have to complain about is that it would have been a much better and cooler movie if there was a more varied and larger number of obstacles and challenges for Kitai to overcome. For example he could have come across a whole lot more of various types of creatures. There was even one scene where I feel they completely left out a good potential confrontation. But oh well. Anyway, I enjoyed the movie, and I'm sure there are many others like me who will as well.… Expand
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calhouniteFeb 1, 2014
Let's see. So the message is no there's no such thing as fear. Ok. think will take a dive in this tank of box jellyfish. Hey, that is an enlightening message since it means no more watching this crap...
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eagleeyevikingFeb 2, 2014
t has more flaws (uninteresting characters, slow pacing, small storyline, predictability) than strengths but After Earth is focused on its plot and offers enough visual thrills to qualify as a good movie.
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demolisher7778Jun 3, 2014
After Earth was expected to be bad by me because of M. Night Shamylan's directing ability. The Sixth Sense was great, Unbreakable was really good, Signs was good, The Village was OK, the Happening was terrible, and this movie is even worse.After Earth was expected to be bad by me because of M. Night Shamylan's directing ability. The Sixth Sense was great, Unbreakable was really good, Signs was good, The Village was OK, the Happening was terrible, and this movie is even worse. They took Will Smith and **** on his acting abilities. He was downright awful and he was a huge miscast.… Expand
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bromesJan 31, 2014
Really good film. It has elements to it that actually made me talk to the screen, I love this film. A few parts of the film make me think its a bit far fetched but apart from that I love it!
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assokkarFeb 1, 2014
I liked it,great efforts of all sides great visual effects and the Smiths were very good...i felt that the fatherhood was present between Will Smith and Jaden Smith...i say it is a good movie to watch.
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WomaninterFeb 17, 2014
I watched 15 minutes of this, which was all I could stand. Nepotism has already been mentioned in these reviews and I can only agree. The lack of emotion from Will and Jaden was difficult to watch. Perhaps Jaden has a future as an actor butI watched 15 minutes of this, which was all I could stand. Nepotism has already been mentioned in these reviews and I can only agree. The lack of emotion from Will and Jaden was difficult to watch. Perhaps Jaden has a future as an actor but he needs to attend a decent acting school. At the time this movie was made his acting skill was dreadful and it exposed his lack of talent. It takes more than an attractive face to be a successful actor.

I think his Dad is blinded by the deep affection he has for both his children.… Expand
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StahlMar 26, 2014
Smith wanted everyone to know that he basically directed this and Shyamalan was more or less the cameraman - I bet he wished he could take that back...
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Voodoo123May 10, 2021
After earth is a terrible movie. Nonsense plot, ridiculous New York accents, wooden acting, awful direction all courtesy of shmamallammalan and his team. Jayden was a poor choice as a lead here. Overall it feels like your average 'stuck on aAfter earth is a terrible movie. Nonsense plot, ridiculous New York accents, wooden acting, awful direction all courtesy of shmamallammalan and his team. Jayden was a poor choice as a lead here. Overall it feels like your average 'stuck on a planet' sci fi survival plot only done badly.… Expand
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Jerseylicious88Apr 11, 2014
Although this is a very (unintentionally) funny movie, I decided I wouldn't rate it a 8/8 since I feel like Metacritic is a bit more serious than IMDB when it comes it movies. Anyway After Earth is a movie filled with plot-holes, horribleAlthough this is a very (unintentionally) funny movie, I decided I wouldn't rate it a 8/8 since I feel like Metacritic is a bit more serious than IMDB when it comes it movies. Anyway After Earth is a movie filled with plot-holes, horrible acting, technical errors, awkward accents, and Moby Dick. Moby Dick....... Why is Moby Dick even a thing in this movie? I'm sure it COULD HAVE been a subtle reminder of Jaden and Will's family but good lord M. Night you didn't have to shove in our faces as much as you did. Anyway the accents are funny, the acting is goofy, the technical errors are noticable, and Moby Dick is completely unnecessary.… Expand
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jacob4Jun 25, 2014
The movie was sort of slow paced and boring, it lacked interesting action, and had some bad acting. It was an O.K. movie it had some action and an O.K. storyline. But what do you expect, any movie by
M. Night Shyamalan will probably beThe movie was sort of slow paced and boring, it lacked interesting action, and had some bad acting. It was an O.K. movie it had some action and an O.K. storyline. But what do you expect, any movie by
M. Night Shyamalan will probably be pretty bad or dumb.… Expand
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ScienceAdvisorMay 24, 2021
This is one of the dumbest movie scripts I have come across in a long, long time.
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mf1111Jul 18, 2015
The sad part is that hundreds of talented teenage boys would have killed for that part. But he said to daddy,"Daddy, put me in a movie. Daddy, show everyone how good I can run." Daddy, let everyone hear how good I can screech, fingernail onThe sad part is that hundreds of talented teenage boys would have killed for that part. But he said to daddy,"Daddy, put me in a movie. Daddy, show everyone how good I can run." Daddy, let everyone hear how good I can screech, fingernail on slate style.
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Le__XenomorphDec 15, 2014
I don't understand why this movie has an average score of 4.2 out of 10. This movie deserves much less for its laughable acting, absurd plot, nonexistant effort, and terrible pacing. The only good part of this movie was the CG effects andI don't understand why this movie has an average score of 4.2 out of 10. This movie deserves much less for its laughable acting, absurd plot, nonexistant effort, and terrible pacing. The only good part of this movie was the CG effects and even those were average. After Earth gets a 1/10 (Abysmal).… Expand
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JohnKristoferDec 22, 2014
After Earth is by far not as bad as You think.It Has potential to be a good movie with an interesting premise but the execution made the movie bad and the acting is just so bad and plain boring despite it's well I said it again interesting premise.
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CameraBounceGodMar 3, 2015
though not as meaningful as oblivion I have to say that the beauty of this film has me wanting to watching at least once more.....unfortunately it seems to be a lot of nature shots.....
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iluvsportsMar 18, 2015
This movie might have like 2 good moments but ended up with nothing but a complete bore. The script was bland with dialogue that makes your ears bleed. This film was slow, like the sixth sense. But in the sixth sense is interesting andThis movie might have like 2 good moments but ended up with nothing but a complete bore. The script was bland with dialogue that makes your ears bleed. This film was slow, like the sixth sense. But in the sixth sense is interesting and intriguing. This was slow and boring. I will not blame this on Jaden or Will Smith. It was Shyamalan's awful directing that was putting me to sleep this movie. I don't know how Shyamalan fails movies this badly with great actors.… Expand
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VinceRocks123Jun 10, 2015
and the award for the #1 failed directorial comeback can easily go to M Night Shyamalan for what could have been a great movie unfortunately the script was too ridiculous I think who ever wrote it was too lazy to even go through a scienceand the award for the #1 failed directorial comeback can easily go to M Night Shyamalan for what could have been a great movie unfortunately the script was too ridiculous I think who ever wrote it was too lazy to even go through a science gazette, and also Jaden Smith was way too annoying and off key especially his on and off then on again outbursts throughout the movie and probably Will Smith's worst performance like he gave 0% acting to lift the spirits, just sit around and give advice in a boring tone, even though I understand he portrays an emotional character, maybe the character I am legend or The pursuit of Happiness could have made this a little greater.

compare this to Dumb and Dumberer

well now Shyamalan's career has completed into becoming a total twist itself!!… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 25, 2015
M. Night Shyamalan stumbled again with the same stone, this time with " After Earth " in dispsicio , the plot was the only expectation that ended in disappointment and pure deception , this very bad script , and i repeat , "M. Night ShyamalanM. Night Shyamalan stumbled again with the same stone, this time with " After Earth " in dispsicio , the plot was the only expectation that ended in disappointment and pure deception , this very bad script , and i repeat , "M. Night Shyamalan stumbled again with the same stone".… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 25, 2016
Summer 2013 was seriously one of the best summers I ever spent my life on. Never knew this existed until now so I came to say... wow.... 2013 really blew themselves up with this movie.
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gameguardian21Mar 24, 2016
After earth should have stayed after school for this one so that it can be taught a huge lesson, it you want to make a movie, make it right so it does not suck.
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nahtan1244Feb 14, 2016
A very bad movie. It had some good ideas but jaden smith can't act for his life. There whole family squabble seemed very cringe worthy and I half expected them to both burst out laughing case how bad the whole scene came out. Will smith wasA very bad movie. It had some good ideas but jaden smith can't act for his life. There whole family squabble seemed very cringe worthy and I half expected them to both burst out laughing case how bad the whole scene came out. Will smith was ok but jaden oh boy. The visuals were great. That is pretty much it for the positives though. Don't see this movie.… Expand
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SrPepeJul 8, 2018
Una película horrible, sin sentido, sin emoción, con malos efectos. Lo peor de Will Smith.
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TheLonelyCriticJun 28, 2016
Oh no, who let Shyamalan out of his cage again? Why can't he get the message that his movies suck? Everyone's thinking it. And hey, how bout Will and Jaden? It's not like they're bad actors in general. I mean, The Pursuit of Happyness wasOh no, who let Shyamalan out of his cage again? Why can't he get the message that his movies suck? Everyone's thinking it. And hey, how bout Will and Jaden? It's not like they're bad actors in general. I mean, The Pursuit of Happyness was actually a really good movie and they were great in that. Here, they're just so bland and boring. For Arceus' sake, Siri emotes more than these two do! A straight up 0 here to help smack this movie's rating back down where it belongs.… Expand
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willmJul 4, 2016
It's no surprise at this point that an M. Night Shyamalan film would reek of utter garbage. After Earth stars the most overrated actor in the game; Will Smith, and the worst actor in the game, Jaden Smith. While the premise could have beenIt's no surprise at this point that an M. Night Shyamalan film would reek of utter garbage. After Earth stars the most overrated actor in the game; Will Smith, and the worst actor in the game, Jaden Smith. While the premise could have been explored to a much more deeper plot about family and human development, After Earth decides to take the lazy route and focus on a fight between a father and a son, a plot that is so deep in the ground, it is basically a genre of its own at this point. Every good that Shyamalan ever did for the film industry was wiped away with this flick. However, if you are at a party, a very loud and crowded party, After Earth would be an alright movie to slightly glance over to while you are between conversations.… Expand
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FilipeNetoApr 27, 2020
Night Shyamalan is a director who has already accustomed us to a certain inconstancy. Sometimes he makes brilliant films like "Sixth Sense", but it is necessary to go fishing in the middle of the crap he is doing. This film is just anotherNight Shyamalan is a director who has already accustomed us to a certain inconstancy. Sometimes he makes brilliant films like "Sixth Sense", but it is necessary to go fishing in the middle of the crap he is doing. This film is just another one, perhaps one of the worst films by this filmmaker I have ever seen, in that it is boring from start to finish.

It all takes place about a thousand years after Man left planet Earth, allegedly destroyed and polluted. Living in exile, on settlements and bases set up outside the Solar System, the humans lives in permanent war with aliens. The Earth, in turn, regenerated from its wounds but the emptiness left by Man allowed other species to develop and compete for supremacy, creating a planet hostile to human presence. The script takes place precisely on Earth, when a human spaceship crashes on the planet and only two occupants, father and son, survive.

Personally, I detested the story of the film because it seems totally unrealistic and beyond any acceptable credibility. I'm not even sure where to start talking about it. Everything from the premises sounds bad. The planet has never looked so beautiful, out of any threat to human beings that could not be resolved, given that we supposedly had extremely advanced technology. The direction, and the general work of Shyamalan, has never seemed so weak and lazy as until this film.

The cast is poor. Will Smith seems totally uninspired, in an idiotic character and without any soul. He is a good actor, his ability and talent are not in question because he has proven it several times, but it seems unquestionable that this effort has fallen far short of what he is capable of. Next to him, curiously, is his son Jaden Smith. I have doubts if he already had the capacity as an actor to do a job like this, given that everything I saw from his performance is weak and histrionic. He seemed uncomfortable with the role and neither did his father establish good working chemistry. But let's face it, he is young, he is still gaining experience and, if he really wants to follow in his father's footsteps, he has a lot to see, learn and improve. The question is to want. Personally, I will like to see this young man doing more and better in the future.

Technically, the film also seemed very fragile. Using and abusing the green screen and an average CGI, it has an uneven cinematography, with good moments punctually appearing in the middle of a reigning monotony. The sets and costumes, especially the most futuristic ones, look very artificial and far-fetched... they seem what they are! Sets and costumes! The soundtrack said nothing to me.

What was done here is very bad, and I think that is due more to the bad material given to the actors, to a bad script and to the director’s lack of skill or commitment.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
What has happened with M. Night Shyamalan? This movie is crammed with wooden acting, wooden dialogue and a story that is just oddly-paced. The worst thing is that nothing in this movie makes the slightest sense.
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SakataOct 6, 2018
I never thought that I would see Will Smith deliver such an apathetic and dull performance as in "After Earth". The script itself is already an immense disappointment, not knowing how to work with the material it has. It's not even one of theI never thought that I would see Will Smith deliver such an apathetic and dull performance as in "After Earth". The script itself is already an immense disappointment, not knowing how to work with the material it has. It's not even one of the worst movies ever, but calling it "mediocre" comes to be a compliment.… Expand
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harvdog03Oct 31, 2018
Uhm this movie just really fails for me because Jaden Smith is a terrible actor.
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I_loveFeb 7, 2019
Not as bad as people put it to be,,has some okay moments, but the acting was so bad, so many plot holes, and worthless scenes
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FeckUZuckerbergDec 30, 2019
I'm actually amazed people are giving this positive reviews..

What about this movie makes sense? What about this movie is any good? Why does this movie kill logic, I get its scifi but your ring wouldn't detect dog crap out your window inI'm actually amazed people are giving this positive reviews..

What about this movie makes sense?
What about this movie is any good?
Why does this movie kill logic, I get its scifi but your ring wouldn't detect dog crap out your window in space
Why is Will smith trying so hard to promote his spoiled brat of a son who thinks no one should go to school.
Why does M. Night keep getting directing roles when he couldn't roll his way out of a plastic bag.

This movie deserves all the hate it gets, its corny/cliche as hell. Not to mention the dialog/plot is moronic. The moby dick references weren't needed at all. Side note don't listen to "Lehlohonolo" anymore on reviews, this idiot clearly shows they vote 10 on anything that has negative reviews even if they are correct ones.… Expand
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atabeyordekciAug 18, 2021
A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. (4)
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