After Earth

Earth was evacuated due to global warming and the amount of pollution produced. Humans then populate a new world: Nova Prime. Years later, humans Will Smith and Jaden Smith unwillingly return to Earth.

After Earth is the new Sci-Fi epic, story written by Will Smith. In which Jaden must go on a treacherous journey across the now hazardous Earth to send an SOS.

The films retelling of the past, was well done. Very interesting, touching and heroic. One thing they could have changed though was the narrator, as it was nigh understandable and seemed too weak to have been this important role. 

The film had a very entertaining story, it had the base of which is explained above, but with a combination of this and what happens along the way, makes a very good Sci-Fi adventure.

All of the visual codes were fantastic, whether this be the cinematography, special effects, the art direction, costume, make up, whatever. Although with the art direction, yes it was very impressive, representing Earth as if it was of when it was in its peak form, showing off its beauty and serenity, it was a little unrealistic in the sense that there was no form of human history anywhere, no remains of buildings or roads or anything, the only sign was a damn. But geographically the location might have been segregated from any form of human remains.

The soundtrack/score was powerful and necessary for such a situation, representing the apocalyptic wasteland, Jadens quest and journey and the build up towards the final finale.

The finale is exactly what we have been waiting for, a good old fashion can whoop assing. The finale consists of courage, adrenaline and power and was most definitely an entertaining sequence.

I also love the idea of Father and Son acting along side one another as it represents true bondage between them and how a family can react with one another.

Now unfortunately, with positives, comes negatives. I think the script writing was extremely basic and the conversations between characters were very dry. The performance from the whole cast was again rather dry, over acted and emotionless. Even for a top class actor like Will Smith, he was no way near able to reach the same expectations as his other characters were from his other films which
all, more or less have have been acclaimed successes. All of his characters have all represented a good personality except this one. Jaden was the same, except his experience within the film industry is limited at the moment. On the other hand, to help counter balance this negative Jadens body language was absolutely brilliant as although his dialogue was disappointing, how he acted through facial expressions, body language and tears prevailed marvellously.

In conclusion After Earth was a good one hot wonder, which shouldn't be made into a sequel. It had all of the qualities a Sci-Fi epic is expected to have and also this is only one bump in Will's journey and only a small addition to Jadens experience. So I am sure that they will continue to impress fan all around the globe.