Yesterday Is Gone
Yesterday Is Gone

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Yesterday Is Gone

2023
Movie
90 min
English

In a fallen world, ravaged by an incurable epidemic and violence, a nomadic figure (Jericho) seeks revenge at all costs, for the murder of his family by a ruthless gang called the "Sandflies".

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Zoe SaldañaGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future world grappling with the ecological collapse, a brilliant but disillusioned scientist races against time to find a solution to save humanity. Haunted by past failures and facing powerful corporate opposition, she must confront her own demons and make an impossible choice that will determine the fate of civilization.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its ambitious concept and visual style, while some found its pacing uneven and its narrative occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a thought-provoking premise.

  • A compelling performance from its lead, though the plot struggles to maintain momentum.

  • Explores timely themes of environmentalism and corporate greed with mixed success.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's imaginative world-building and the performances of the main cast, but noted that the storyline could be challenging to follow at times, with some wishing for a more definitive conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards, won Audience Award for Best Feature at the Austin Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The intricate set designs for the post-apocalyptic city were largely created using recycled materials and repurposed industrial waste, reflecting the film's ecological themes.

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