Aftermath – Movie Review
First Reaction – Aftermath is a great, entertaining Die Hard want a be.
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Director: Patrick Lussier
Writer: Nathan Graham Davis (Screenplay)
Cast
- Dylan Sprouse (Big Daddy)
- Mason Gooding (Scream)
- Megan Stott (Yes Day)
- Dichen Lachman (Jurassic World Dominion)
- Derek K Moore
Plot: A returning war veteran, stricken with PTSD, unwittingly gets trapped with his teenage sister on Boston’s Tobin Memorial Bridge as a heavily weaponized group of ex-military revolutionists take everyone hostage.
Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The aftermath starts when war veteran Eric Daniels (Sprouse) returns home after being discharged. He tries to build a relationship with his teenage sister Madeleine (Stott). However, Jimmy Romeo Roken (Gooding) takes over the Boston Tobin Memorial Bridge. He traps hostages in exchange for prisoner Doc (Lachman) because he wants his soldiers released from prison.
Eric goes into military mode to protect Madeleine and goes up against the ruthless soldiers. However, they won’t back down without a fight and he must use his skills to save the hostages.
Verdict on Aftermath
Recap
The movie follows a PTSD-ridden soldier who uses his skills to deal with a hostage situation involving his younger sister. An expert military unit has taken over a bridge demanding the release of his unity. However, the soldier will do anything to help fight back.
Best Parts
The isolation used for the plot is fantastic, it gives the terrorists full control and keeps any incoming rescue away. It is basically Die Hard on a bridge, and it is an entertaining formula which works. This keeps us on the edge of our seats and wondering what the bigger picture is.
Worst Parts
It is hard to believe the terrorists have a plan to get off this bridge. They are just as stranded as the hostages throughout the situation.
Final Thoughts –Aftermath is a great action thriller that keeps us on edge.