All Day Long
All Day Long

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All Day Long

2022
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
English

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users65%
Director: Alex GarlandGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near future where humanity has been decimated by a mysterious illness, a disillusioned scientist struggles to protect his family and uncover the truth behind the epidemic. As society collapses, he must confront his own moral limitations and make impossible choices to ensure their survival.

Critical Reception

Alex Garland's 'All Day Long' was met with a divided critical response, praised by some for its ambitious themes and atmospheric tension, while others found its pacing deliberate and its philosophical explorations heavy-handed. Audience reception mirrored this, with some appreciating its thought-provoking nature and others finding it bleak and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and provocative ideas about humanity's future.

  • Criticized for its slow burn narrative and a lack of clear resolutions.

  • Some found the performances compelling, particularly from the lead actors.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'All Day Long' to be an interesting but often bleak watch. Many appreciated the film's intellectual ambition and the questions it raised about survival and human nature. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film's pacing too slow and its overall tone overly grim, leading to a mixed reception.

Fun Fact

The film's bleak post-apocalyptic setting was intentionally designed to evoke a sense of isolation and environmental decay, with much of the production design focusing on abandoned industrial sites and overgrown natural landscapes.

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