Sevenes
Sevenes

Movie spotlight

Sevenes

2011
Movie
150 min
Malayalam

The film is about seven young men, passionate about football – sevens football to be precise – and how they inadvertently get involved in a crime.

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users37%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

After a space journey goes awry, a father and son crash-land on a desolate and dangerous Earth, long after humanity has abandoned it. The son must overcome his fears and prove himself to his estranged father by navigating the perilous planet and facing its mutated inhabitants.

Critical Reception

After Earth was met with widespread critical disapproval. Reviewers frequently criticized its slow pacing, underdeveloped characters, and lack of originality, with many finding the film to be a significant disappointment given the involvement of Will Smith and M. Night Shyamalan.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious concept but criticized for its execution.

  • Will Smith and Jaden Smith's performances were often seen as a weak point.

  • The film suffered from a monotonous atmosphere and a predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews for After Earth were largely negative, with many finding the film boring and unengaging. Viewers often pointed to the weak script and lack of excitement as major drawbacks, though some appreciated the visual effects and the father-son dynamic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Actor for Jaden Smith (won) and Worst Picture.

Fun Fact

The planet Nova Prime, where the film's opening scenes take place, was designed to be a technologically advanced utopia, but M. Night Shyamalan wanted it to feel oppressive and sterile, reflecting the characters' emotional distance.

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