About After Earth (HBO)

After Earth is a 2013 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The movie, set 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's flight from Earth, portrays a dangerous journey encountered by a father and son who crash-land on Earth.

Making / Production

After Earth was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gary Whitta. Known for his narrative twist endings, Shyamalan brings his touch to this sci-fi adventure, making it a thrilling watch. The film was produced under the banner of Overbrook Entertainment, Blinding Edge Pictures, and Relativity Media.

Actors

• Will Smith portrays Cypher Raige, a disciplined and fearless leader. Smith conveys his character's strictness and emotional depth successfully.
• Jaden Smith stars as Kitai Raige, Cypher's son, who learns the essentials of survival and bravery. His performance was quite impressive, showing a range of emotions from fear to courage.
• Sophie Okonedo and Zoë Kravitz play the minor yet significant roles of Faia Raige and Senshi Raige, respectively, adding warmth and depth to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally conceived by Will Smith as a project for him and his son Jaden Smith.
• It is estimated that the feature film contributed $12.5 million to the Pennsylvania state economy.
• It was shot in Costa Rica, California and Pennsylvania in the United States.

Quotes

• "Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice." - Cypher Raige
• "Root yourself in this present moment now. Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. What do you feel?" - Cypher Raige

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for After Earth was composed by James Newton Howard, marking his sixth collaboration with Shyamalan.
• The soundtrack received positive reviews, with critics praising its mixture of orchestral and electronic elements.
• "After Earth" by The United was released as a promotional song for the film.