Wastelander
Wastelander

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Wastelander

2018
Movie
90 min
English

In a post-apocalyptic landscape, an ex-soldier wanders in search of his lost home and family. Along the way, he joins a makeshift group of survivors who convince him to lead them through the wasteland. But when a band of pillaging raiders comes after them, they must fight to survive in this cruel dystopia.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Danielle Lee & Jason R. MicallefGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a desolate future ravaged by environmental collapse, a lone scavenger named Jax navigates treacherous landscapes to survive. When he stumbles upon a hidden sanctuary, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict between warring factions vying for control of dwindling resources. Jax must choose a side and fight for the future of humanity, or perish in the unforgiving wasteland.

Critical Reception

Wastelander received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its ambitious world-building and gritty atmosphere, while some noted pacing issues and a predictable plot. Audiences generally responded well to its action sequences and post-apocalyptic themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a compelling post-apocalyptic setting.

  • Pacing issues and familiar narrative tropes detract from its potential.

  • Solid action sequences and strong performances elevate the film.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's visual design and the survivalist narrative, with many finding the action sequences exciting. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality and could have been more developed.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, weathered look of the wasteland environments was achieved through a combination of practical effects, extensive set design, and digital augmentation, with much of the filming taking place in abandoned industrial sites.

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Gimly

Gimly

Budgetary constraints unfortunately make _Wastelander_ all but unwatchable. I did get through it, but was a chore, not a pleasure, as much as I had wished the opposite was true. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possi...