Between
Between

Movie spotlight

Between

2016
Movie
96 min
English

Follow some of the world’s finest female athletes on a journey that takes them from the slopes of a volcano in Hawaii to the white-knuckle ride down an Alaskan giant, and other interesting places…

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users65%
Director: Michael McGowanGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious plague sweeps through a town, killing everyone over the age of 21. Those left behind, mostly teenagers and children, must navigate a world without adult guidance. As they struggle to survive and maintain order, they uncover the terrifying truth behind the disease and its origins.

Critical Reception

Between received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot, weak character development, and a lack of originality in its post-apocalyptic premise. While some appreciated the attempt to explore a youth-centric survival drama, the execution was generally seen as underwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show's premise held potential but was ultimately undermined by poor writing.

  • Character motivations were often unclear, leading to a lack of emotional investment.

  • The series struggled to stand out in a crowded genre of dystopian survival stories.

Google audience: Audience reception was somewhat polarized, with some viewers enjoying the high-stakes survival aspect and the focus on young characters. However, many felt the show was slow-paced and lacked satisfying resolutions.

Fun Fact

The series was initially intended to be a Netflix original but was later acquired by City in Canada and Showcase.

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