Aftermath

Lionsgate Premiere | Release Date: April 7, 2017

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Ratings

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FarhanFirozApr 10, 2017

Aftermath is a decent but a disappointing movie as well.
The Movie has great performances with great cinematography, score and
tackles a great idea of the aftermath effects on people . But apart from that the movie ha nothing offer in whichAftermath is a decent but a disappointing movie as well.
The Movie has great performances with great cinematography, score and
tackles a great idea of the aftermath effects on people . But apart
from that the movie ha nothing offer in which script doesn't go
anywhere after the tragedy and is missed opportunity to make the movie really interesting with source material given.… Expand

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LeZeeJul 13, 2017

Not about the plane crash, but the aftermath of the event.

The best part of this film is it was based on the real. This is the story that follows after the event of two planes crashed head to head in the mid air. Focused on Roman, the oneNot about the plane crash, but the aftermath of the event.

The best part of this film is it was based on the real. This is the story that follows after the event of two planes crashed head to head in the mid air. Focused on Roman, the one who had lost his wife and daughter in the crash and the Jake, an air traffic controller who was on the duty on the day.

Roman was not happy for how the officials treated him, and the declaration of the result of the event. On the other hand, Jake was mentally disturbed, that's affecting his family. A year later, when everything was coming back to normal with a book on the plane crash is getting released, a twist in tale emerges and fast forwarding to a few years, the story comes to an end.

There's no judgement on the crash, that's how the story carefully evolved. Like how it happened and whose fault it was. If you understand the title properly, you won't ask that, because the film is not about that. It was the aftermath of the crash. Like how people related to the event coped with. I think decently written screenplay with good performances. But the film was slow.

Everything about the film was the opening and the end parts, the rest of the film was just a drag in the name of gap between the events and letting us know more about the film's two main characters. So, overall a simple film, but depicting the real event matters here. Once viewable film, especially if you are the actor's fan, then the percentage goes up. Though expect less from it or from him, as he's not young anymore and this film is not an action flick, just a decent drama.

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TryASummersaultApr 30, 2017

A very depressingly emotional story based on actual events with a really great combination of acting for Arnold and Scoot McNairy, with a surprisingly unexpected ending. I'm enjoying these types of roles Arnold is experimenting with lately.

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MattBrady99Jun 8, 2017

This is the first movie that I didn't like Arnold in. Not for his acting or anything, but more to do with the character. He's always a nice presence in movies, this however, gets to a point where I couldn't fully get behind the characterThis is the first movie that I didn't like Arnold in. Not for his acting or anything, but more to do with the character. He's always a nice presence in movies, this however, gets to a point where I couldn't fully get behind the character actions and how he took things way too far.

Then again, maybe he doesn't ask for sympathy. I guess watch the movie and decide for yourself. Not recommending the movie, but seeing if any is feeling the same as me.… Expand

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KaptenVideoApr 9, 2017

Drama about a family man (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who loses wife, daughter and her unborn child in a plane crash. Also, we see what happens to flight traffic controller (Scoot McNairy) who seems at least partially responsible for the event.Drama about a family man (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who loses wife, daughter and her unborn child in a plane crash. Also, we see what happens to flight traffic controller (Scoot McNairy) who seems at least partially responsible for the event.
Ah-nuld is turning 70 this summer, but he’s not planning a retirement after his decades-long screen career and the governator years.
The problem is, the new generation doesn’t miss him. His newer action movies have flopped – excluding „The Expendables“ series but these can’t be exactly called his movies – and plans for the „Terminator“ reboot have been suddenly shelved. Still, there are plans for „Twins“ sequel, „Conan“ sequel and even more „Expendables.
There’s also a little problem of him still not being a noteworthy actor. Yes, he has charisma and looks natural on screen. But he doesn’t exactly make us believe and transport to a new magical movie land with his acting, to put it in less-than-scientific terms.
Having little dialogue and solid support from the cast and crew, he’s OK. But there’s too much acting – mostly sulking around and looking tormented – and not enough living the part to win me over.
Schwarzenegger has taken on serious roles in two recent movies, „Aftermath“ and 2015’s „Maggie“. Both are quite similar experiences: slow-moving, grim dramas drowning in their own heaviness and exhausting the viewer in the process.
The atmosphere is palpably moody and grim but not much is happening really in any sense, so the constant struggle to build suspense doesn’t bring results.
There’s also too much showing of Ah-nuld’s world-weary face and every hair in his grey beard. It certainly would work in small doses, I guess. They could produce a nice showcase for 4K video… but not a feature-length movie.
If there’s something worse than watching another American made comedy-drama-lite about still having fun in old age – such as in „Going in Style“ –, then it must be former action hero still trying to convince us that he can act.
The supporting cast – in this case, everybody but Schwarzenegger – are actually doing a good work. McNairy gives a superior performance as a man tormented by his mistake, and so does Maggie Grace as his wife, but sadly they can’t save the result. They could if the roles were reversed and Schwarzenegger was in a supporting role, maybe.
This joke is probably more meaningful after actually watching „Aftermath“ but: it would make more sense to serve the movie as a prequel to 1996’s „Batman & Robin“. The origins of Mr. Freeze, so to speak. Sadly, it doesn’t share the latter's wacky sense of humor.
At least the movie is short, 94 minutes.… Expand

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MiguelSoares14Apr 17, 2017

Haven't been watching this type of movies lately but this one wasn't a waste of time. The end is a bit disappointing though. The movie has a strong message and it shows something we aren't used to see in Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although, theHaven't been watching this type of movies lately but this one wasn't a waste of time. The end is a bit disappointing though. The movie has a strong message and it shows something we aren't used to see in Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although, the transaction between scenes is poor and there are dialogues who could be way more improved.… Expand

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bfoore90Jul 28, 2019

Arnold Schwarzenegger was absolutely incredible in this, he shows great range and depth and really proved that even at this stage in his career, he can be a dramatic actor even though hes known more for his action films. I found most of theArnold Schwarzenegger was absolutely incredible in this, he shows great range and depth and really proved that even at this stage in his career, he can be a dramatic actor even though hes known more for his action films. I found most of the performances to be very good honestly, but where this film really falters was the writing and the screenplay. If they actually stuck more to what actually happened then the film would have had more opportunities to shine. With that being said, this is an above average film with a great performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger.… Expand

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JLuis_001Feb 6, 2018

Who knew Arnold Schwarzenegger could actually act?
With Maggie and this one he did not reinvented his career but at least he has learned to do something else.
I mean he doesn't have nearly the necessary range or talent to fully carry thisWho knew Arnold Schwarzenegger could actually act?
With Maggie and this one he did not reinvented his career but at least he has learned to do something else.
I mean he doesn't have nearly the necessary range or talent to fully carry this kind of film but he does the best he can or at least the best I've seen from him in decades.… Expand

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WildherNov 25, 2017

La actuación de Arnold fue impecable. Me parece que es su mejor película hasta la fecha. No me quedó claro si el culpable fue efectivamente el del control aéreo, quizás un flashback a media película o al final hubiera ayudado.

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ItsGoshoAug 3, 2018

I really love Arnold ,but the producer is so so bad,this is **** from every corner

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