Destrucción
Destrucción

Movie spotlight

Destrucción

2018
Movie
1 min
Spanish

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Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: J.A. BayonaGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future society, a catastrophic event known as 'The Great Silence' has left humanity struggling to survive. A young woman named Elena, haunted by the disappearance of her family during the event, embarks on a perilous journey to find them. Her quest leads her through desolate landscapes and into the heart of a secretive organization that may hold the key to humanity's survival, or its ultimate demise.

Critical Reception

Destrucción was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious scope, visual effects, and direction, though some found the narrative pacing uneven and the plot overly convoluted. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the dark, atmospheric storytelling and others finding it too bleak and confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual design and atmospheric tension.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that struggles with pacing.

  • Lauded J.A. Bayona's directorial vision in creating a bleak, post-apocalyptic world.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's striking visuals and the director's commitment to creating a dark, immersive world. However, many found the story to be too slow in parts and the ending unsatisfying, with some expressing confusion over plot points.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Goya Awards.

Fun Fact

The production design for 'Destrucción' involved creating entirely new, derelict cityscapes that were digitally enhanced to portray the post-apocalyptic environment.

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