Daybreak
Daybreak

Movie spotlight

Daybreak

2018
Movie
85 min
Albanian

Leta has not been able to pay the rent for several months. When she and her one-year-old son are thrown out of their apartment, they move in with Sophie, an old woman confined to bed, whose daughter has just employed Leta as a caretaker. In order to keep her job and a roof over their head, Leta has to keep Sophie alive at any cost.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users83%
Director: Aron Eli Coleite and Brad PeytonGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic Glendale, California, where high school social cliques have become warring factions, a disowned human outcast named Josh searches for his missing girlfriend Sam. Along with his newfound friends, the pyromaniac Angelica and the pacifist Arthur, Josh navigates the chaos, battles mutant creatures and rival gangs, and tries to survive in this bizarre new world.

Critical Reception

Daybreak received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of genres, dark humor, and the performances of its young cast. The show was noted for its inventive visual style and its unconventional approach to the post-apocalyptic genre, though some found its tone inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative fusion of teen comedy and post-apocalyptic survival.

  • Noted for its energetic pacing, quirky humor, and stylish visuals.

  • Appreciated for its diverse cast and their engaging performances.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the show's fun and original concept, finding it to be a refreshing take on the zombie apocalypse. Many liked the humor, the characters, and the fast-paced action, though some wished for more character development.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Aron Eli Coleite, also worked as a writer on the X-Men franchise and the TV series 'Heroes'.

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