Leave the World Behind(2023)
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11/22/2023 (US)Drama, Mystery, Thriller2h 20m6.4
"There's no going back to normal."
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A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.
Sam Esmail
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Mahershala Ali & Ethan Hawke On Leave the World Behind Dance Scene, Being Girl Dads
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Director Sam Esmail & Author Rumaan Alam Discuss Leave The World Behind
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A review by Manuel São Bento
7.0
Written on December 8, 2023
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"Leave the World Behind intricately intertwines Sam Esmail's directorial finesse with Rumaan Alam's thought-provoking source material, delivering a compelling exploration of familial dynamics, societal issues, and the impact of fear and uncertainty on human behavior.
While Esmail's adaptation steers towards a more straightforward apocalyptic thriller, it retains thematic depth, as the layered characters, portrayed by a stellar ensemble cast with Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali as brilliant standouts, serve as compelling conduits for these themes, offering nuanced reflections on contemporary society. Exquisite cinematography and a pulsating score contribute to a tense, immersive experience, despite occasionally distracting camera work, minor pacing issues, and repetitive narrative elements.
In the end, it's a profoundly interesting cautionary tale that everyone should see before the year's end."
Rating: B
"Leave the World Behind intricately intertwines Sam Esmail's directorial finesse with Rumaan Alam's thought-provoking source material, delivering a compelling exploration of familial dynamics, societal issues, and the impact of fear and uncertainty on human behavior.
While Esmail's adaptation steers towards a more straightforward apocalyptic thriller, it retains thematic depth, as the layered characters, portrayed by a stellar ensemble cast with Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali as brilliant standouts, serve as compelling conduits for these themes, offering nuanced reflections on contemporary society. Exquisite cinematography and a pulsating score contribute to a tense, immersive experience, despite occasionally distracting camera work, minor pacing issues, and repetitive narrative elements.
In the end, it's a profoundly interesting cautionary tale that everyone should see before the year's end."
Rating: B
