It felt like the film’s message boiled down to simply advising viewers to purchase expansive properties as a safety net.

The movie is alright, but the final moments really fell flat. I honestly don’t understand the decision behind this particular conclusion; it felt like they left several threads unresolved. It's sadly common for filmmakers to damage otherwise good movies with a disappointing finish. There were some strong performances though, particularly from Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke. Kevin Bacon appears, bu…

The psychological thriller film, written, directed and produced by Sam Esmail (known for Mr. Robot), is based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel, though the screenplay includes some changes. What initially caught my attention was former President Obama's interest in the movie—apparently he’s a big fan of the book, and as an ex-president, he likely had insight into the military aspects. For those unsure what to expect,…

Imagine finding yourself caught up in a succession of strange, disaster-like occurrences. With communication lines down and travel nearly impossible, understanding what's going on or how to escape becomes an insurmountable challenge. And yet, these unsettling and inexplicable events persist. What then? This is the unnerving situation faced by a well-off New York City couple and their two children who unexpectedly sha…

Sam Esmail’s direction combines with Rumaan Alam’s original story to create a film that examines family relationships, problems within society, and how fear and not knowing what’s happening affects people. The movie moves closer to being a standard disaster film than some might expect, but it still has a lot of substance. The characters are complex, and the actors—particularly Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali—are …