Just a Breath Away
Just a Breath Away

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Just a Breath Away

2018
Movie
90 min
French

When a deadly mist engulfs Paris, people find refuge in the upper floors of the buildings. With no information, no electricity and hardly any supplies, Mathieu, Anna and their daughter Sarah try to survive the disaster.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a world where a mysterious airborne contagion has rendered cities uninhabitable and deadly, a father races against time to reach his daughter. He must navigate the desolate, dangerous ruins of civilization to bring her to the safety of a remote refuge before the toxic air claims her.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and visual post-apocalyptic setting, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense survival narrative.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • Visuals of the desolate world were a notable aspect.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally unimpressed, with common criticisms including a lack of originality and a predictable plot progression. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences, but overall it did not resonate strongly.

Fun Fact

The film's setting depicts a world grappling with a severe environmental disaster, reflecting contemporary anxieties about pollution and climate change.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is one of those apocalyptic movies that makes you think that if this planet ever did have enough of humanity and it’s toxic ways, it could quite possibly eradicate us all without too much trouble. This time, it’s Paris that gets the en...