After suffering through Grizzly Flats, I had hoped that my
next selection would be much better. I had honestly wanted something different from
anything that I have selected recently. With the pulse of society being uneven
recently, I decided that I wanted to watch something more apocalyptic. In the
end, I decided upon the 2011 independent flick The Day.
Plot/ A group of five people working to stay alive in a
post-apocalyptic future discover what they think is a safe, abandoned
farmhouse, but they soon find themselves fighting to stay alive as a gang of
bloodthirsty predators attack.
When I grabbed this, I expected something very different.
However, what I found was much better than that. This was a dark, entertaining
and somewhat dismal journey into post-apocalyptic depravity. More of a thriller
or character driven drama than anything else, this has a tremendous atmosphere,
outstanding performances and an intensity that permeates dread throughout the
fabric of the film. More importantly, this storyline projects a harsh reality
of what could happen if this type of environment comes to life, and it was a
treat to watch. Some may not enjoy it as much as I did, and that is
understandable, but that is OK. In the end, this is an entertaining dark drama
that should be watched at least once.
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