Mayday
Mayday

Movie spotlight

Mayday

2018
Movie
17 min
English

After a traumatic collision with a rogue asteroid, a pilot is marooned on his ship in the deep black of space. He must use everything in his power to repair his ship and find a way home.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A cargo plane with a mysterious past is forced to crash-land on a remote island. The surviving crew must battle the elements and local hostility to find a way off the island. However, their struggles are amplified when a group of dangerous mercenaries arrives with their own sinister agenda.

Critical Reception

Mayday received a generally negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, citing a lack of originality and character development as major drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers little in the way of surprises.

  • Action sequences are competent but lack the excitement and innovation needed to elevate the material.

  • Performances are serviceable, but the characters are underdeveloped and fail to engage the audience.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a straightforward action flick that doesn't break new ground. While some appreciated the action, many felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre, lacking memorable moments or compelling characters.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Plane' before being changed to 'Mayday' for its release.

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