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Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind

6.4

Leave the World Behind

R·2023·142m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Screenplay

Sam Esmail

Novel

Rumaan Alam

Reviews

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msbreviews

December 8, 2023

7

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/leave-the-world-behind-review-a-thought-provoking-psychological-study-on-humanity/

"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

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

based on novel or book
blackout
crisis
vacation
deer
apocalypse
family
frantic
desperate
complex
anxious
house rental
disheartening
frightened
ominous