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Stars over silence: Who would have thought the apocalypse could be so boring?
Slovenia🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

Stars over silence: Who would have thought the apocalypse could be so boring?

The article reviews the film 'Zvezde nad tišino' (Stars Above Silence), an adaptation of a 2012 novel by Peter Heller, directed by Ridley Scott. Set in 2035, the story follows two fathers, Hig (played by Jacob Elordi) and his father Bangley (Josh Brolin), who live in isolation after a deadly virus wipes out most of humanity. The film explores their differing views on survival, with Hig believing there are still people like them left, while Bangley advocates for violent self-defense. The review criticizes the film for relying heavily on clichés common to post-apocalyptic genres, including good vs. evil narratives, weaponized conflict, and a hopeful ending. It notes that while Scott has previously explored diverse genres, this film feels overly formulaic and lacks originality.

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Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒Center5 hr. ago
Stars over silence: Who would have thought the apocalypse could be so boring?

The article reviews the film 'Zvezde nad tišino' (Stars Above Silence), an adaptation of a 2012 novel by Peter Heller, directed by Ridley Scott. Set in 2035, the story follows two fathers, Hig (played by Jacob Elordi) and his father Bangley (Josh Brolin), who live in isolation after a deadly virus wipes out most of humanity. The film explores their differing views on survival, with Hig believing there are still people like them left, while Bangley advocates for violent self-defense. The review criticizes the film for relying heavily on clichés common to post-apocalyptic genres, including good vs. evil narratives, weaponized conflict, and a hopeful ending. It notes that while Scott has previously explored diverse genres, this film feels overly formulaic and lacks originality.

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