Aftermath

Lionsgate Premiere | Release Date: April 7, 2017

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Ratings

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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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