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Before the Fall

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In a shocking worldwide public service announcement, the United Nations reveals that in three days a meteor careening toward Earth will collide with the planet's surface and end life as we know it. In light of widespread looting and epic gridlock on the region's choked roads, Ale (Víctor Clavijo) resolves to spend 72 continuous hours of carefree debauchery. But, when a prison break endangers his brother's young children, Ale braves the chaos to defend those who matter most.

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Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film There is plenty of imminent danger to provide a gripping narrative. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 6, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This movie was not only chilling, but very thought provoking and sad. What to do when you know you only have 72 hours left before the earth is destroyed. This is no Armageddon. No one saves the earth this time. We are going extinct. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Doomsday thriller with never a dull moment. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member "3 Dias" ... decir que es muy mala es ser bondadoso con esta mierda, increíble que esta porquería tenga 5.7 en filmaffinity y 6.2 en imdb Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review walter m In "Before the Fall," Ale(Victor Clavilo) is a grown man who lives at home with his mother Rosa(Mariana Cordero). Otherwise, he works as a handyman, like fixing the television at the bar. And then almost wishes he hadn't when there is a news flash about a giant asteroid on its way to earth. At first there is hope but that is gone when Bruce Willis is not available. So, the authorities wish everybody luck with the rest of their lives which should be about 82 hours. As everybody heads in the direction of the mountains for shelter, Rosa drags her son in the other direction, citing a long forgotten threat to her other son's family while not informing them exactly what is up. To its credit, "Before the Fall" gets off to a fine start and ends with a nice moment, with its bleached out photography giving it a unique look. However, in between, along with its tale of disaster, the movie also references "High Noon," a serial killer and Hitchcock's films, proving that it is never too late for cliches or to work out one's issues. Honestly, there is no chance of being concerned for the characters' safety if they are doomed anyway. Even then, there is one chance that the movie could have worked and that is if it was told entirely from the children's point of view, heightening the mystery and suspense dramatically. After all, Ale is not really that interesting a character. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member life del toro's the orpanage this end of the world saga is a great example of how to do a movie without all the EFX like 2012 and still pack an emotional punch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Under the radar, creepy horror pic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a shocking worldwide public service announcement, the United Nations reveals that in three days a meteor careening toward Earth will collide with the planet's surface and end life as we know it. In light of widespread looting and epic gridlock on the region's choked roads, Ale (Víctor Clavijo) resolves to spend 72 continuous hours of carefree debauchery. But, when a prison break endangers his brother's young children, Ale braves the chaos to defend those who matter most.
Director
F. Javier Gutiérrez
Producer
Antonio P. Pérez
Screenwriter
Juan Velarde, F. Javier Gutiérrez
Production Co
Pentagrama Films, Green Moon España, Maestranza Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 6, 2017
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital