Afterearth

In the distant future, a spaceship crash-lands on a dangerous, abandoned Earth. Kitai Raige, a young ranger, must prove himself to his estranged father, Cypher, by venturing into the treacherous environment to retrieve a vital rescue beacon after their craft is damaged. Facing evolved wildlife and the planet's perilous conditions, Kitai learns to trust his instincts and confronts his deepest fears.

After Earth received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, wooden dialogue, and underdeveloped characters. While the visual effects and performances of Will Smith were sometimes noted, the film was widely considered a disappointment and a commercial failure.

• The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.

• Performances are stiff, particularly from the younger lead.

• Despite impressive visuals, the story fails to engage.

• Will Smith's star power couldn't salvage the film's narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'After Earth' to be a slow and boring film with a predictable plot. Many felt the father-son dynamic was unconvincing and that the movie relied too heavily on its visuals without a strong story to back it up. There was also criticism regarding the lack of explanation for many of the world's elements.

Will Smith originally envisioned the film as a project for his son Jaden to star in, with himself in a supporting role. He developed the story and co-wrote the screenplay, aiming to create a vehicle that would showcase Jaden's potential.