Dawn
Dawn

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Dawn

2015
Movie
92 min
Latvian

Based on a Soviet propaganda story about Young Pioneer (the Soviet equivalent of a Boy Scout) Morozov, who denounced his father to Stalin’s secret police and was in turn killed by his family. His life exemplified the duty of all good Soviet citizens to become informers, at any expense. In our film, 75 years later, we call him little Janis. He is a Pioneer who lives on the Soviet collective farm “Dawn”. His father is an enemy of the farm (and the Soviet system) and plots against it. Little Janis betrays his father; his father takes revenge upon his son. Who then in this old Soviet tale is good and who is bad? This film reveals that a distorted brain is always dangerous. Even today.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future, a lone survivor named Dawn awakens from cryogenic sleep with fragmented memories. She must piece together her past and the events that led to humanity's downfall. As she navigates a desolate world, she encounters both threats and allies, ultimately facing a powerful enemy that holds the key to Earth's future. Her journey is a desperate fight for survival and a quest for redemption.

Critical Reception

Dawn received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at a post-apocalyptic narrative and certain visual elements, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with common criticisms focusing on pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise shows potential but is ultimately let down by a derivative storyline.

  • Visuals are sometimes striking, but cannot compensate for a weak narrative.

  • Character development is superficial, making it hard to connect with the protagonist's plight.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unimpressed, with many finding the movie to be a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre. Common complaints included a lack of compelling plot twists and a feeling that the film did not offer anything new.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, with several scenes utilizing abandoned industrial areas to create a desolate, post-apocalyptic atmosphere.

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