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Hereafter

Play trailer Poster for Hereafter PG-13 Released Oct 22, 2010 2h 9m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Three people set out on a spiritual journey after death touches their lives in different ways. George (Matt Damon) is a construction worker in San Francisco who can communicate with the dead. French reporter Marie LeLay (Cécile de France) has a supernatural vision after nearly dying in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Meanwhile, a London schoolboy suffers the loss of the person closest to him.
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Despite a thought-provoking premise and Clint Eastwood's typical flair as director, Hereafter fails to generate much compelling drama, straddling the line between poignant sentimentality and hokey tedium.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator The direction is utterly bland. The film doesn't care about its own subject matter, or have anything to say about it. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Kaleem Aftab Independent (UK) Aged 80 Clint Eastwood has made a film that is completely different in style, tone and structure from anything he has delivered before. May 15, 2018 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Hereafter confronts a topic that could have descended into mawkish, mystical hokum, but not in Eastwood's no-nonsense, uncynical hands. He looks at death, and beyond, with clear, open, inquisitive eyes. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson The film is unequivocally modern Eastwood: slow pace, human frailty, perfect cinematography, and his own composed music. Rated: 3/5 Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review As his directorial efforts in the last several years have confirmed, even at his poised version of 80, Eastwood continues to grow as an artist, expanding his horizons through the material he chooses and the way in which it’s presented. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 3, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) This movie leaves a lot it think about - however you wish to interpret it - it leaves it's mark, and doesn't finish when it ends. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ryan W At 1st the film started strong but as it progressed it just became boring. I was expecting more mystery more substance. I've never watched a paranormal film where the film strays away so much from the genre. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Claudete S Hereafter is one of the most moving and sensitive films I’ve ever seen. With its delicate approach to life, death, and human connections, it captures the complexity of dealing with grief or the loss of someone in such a genuine, human way that it’s impossible not to feel deeply. For anyone going through that process, the film can be even more impactful, as it touches on profound questions about what happens afterward and how we cope with the absence of loved ones. The film carries a strong emotional weight, but one of the scenes that struck me the most is the one with Matt Damon having dinner. It’s a moment of pure subtlety and sensitivity, with no unnecessary words. In that scene, we see loneliness as a silent yet overwhelming presence. The way it's crafted—without forcing anything, but with all the emotional depth conveyed through the acting and direction—makes it one of the finest scenes I’ve seen in cinema. It's a film that often flies under the radar, but it’s truly a masterpiece for anyone who appreciates introspective, sensitive storytelling. Hereafter is definitely one of my all-time favourite films, and I believe it’s incredibly underrated. It’s not just a simple drama about death; it’s about life, the small moments, and deep human emotions. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. It might be a bit slower for those looking for something more fast-paced, but for anyone seeking something that touches the soul, it’s absolutely essential. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Bronwyn D The bad reviews kept me away from this movie for a long time. But it always piqued my interest so I checked it out finally. I really liked it. Matt Damon is so sensitive & vulnerable in this. The boy's story tugged at my heartstrings. The french woman's story was also interesting (though I'll admit I got tired of reading the subtitles during her storyline). Maybe a little too long. But, I think it had to be. All the bad reviews from critics & audience were insulting, I think, to all involved in the making of this film. It's not something I may watch again...but overall...I thought it was good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Michael H An underrated masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Elvis D Desde que Clint Eastwood decidió dejar de lado su etapa de icono del western y comenzar su etapa dramática, él ha demostrado una buena capacidad para contar historias con personajes muy humanos con problemas de la vida real. Con el apoyo del productor Steven Spielberg, Hereafter es una película que se enfoca en algo que preocupa bastante a muchos y que a veces prefieren ignorar. La muerte se vuelve un tema central en la película, pero como algo que muchas veces cuesta aceptar que forma parte de la vida. La película narra tres historias con tres personajes que lo único que tienen en común es la muerte como algo que los ha afectado de distintas maneras. Por un lado, está la periodista francesa Marie que casi muere en una terrible catástrofe, pero sobrevive milagrosamente regresando al mundo de los vivos como testigo de la existencia del más allá. Algo que hace que se haga muchas preguntas y que va influyendo su carrera como figura famosa. Luego tenemos al psíquico americano George que siente que su don es una maldición y lo único que desea es tener una vida normal. Por más que se dedica a un trabajo ordinario y a tomar clases de cocina, con el tiempo se da cuenta de que no puede escapar de quien es. Por último tenemos al joven británico Marcus que tras sufrir la perdida de su hermano, entra en un periodo de duelo que le cuesta adaptarse a su nuevo hogar adoptivo temporal mientras su madre está en rehabilitación. El joven Marcus tiene problemas para aceptar la partida de Jason y va buscando respuestas por medio de diferentes psíquicos. Cuanto más avanza la película, los caminos de los tres personajes están cerca de cruzarse. Se trata de una película que logra plasmar las situaciones y sentimientos que uno trata de lidiar en su vida cotidiana tras tener un encuentro con la muerte. La película aborda temas como el duelo, la perdida, lidiar con experiencias cercanas a la muerte y sus secuelas, como todo eso nos afecta y si hay algo después de la muerte. Realmente, la película sabe manejar estos temas profundos por medio de sus personajes. Es una buena historia que presenta a los personajes de forma adecuada, se los va conociendo y logra armar un buen esquema para que las tres historias se vayan relacionando. Las historias son sencillas y si hubiesen sido separadas en tres películas diferentes, hubiesen sido demasiado cortas y poco interesantes. Unirlas en una sola película era mucho más conveniente. Además, deja una buena moraleja de que por muy dolorosa o traumática que pueda ser una experiencia relacionada con la muerte, la vida sigue y no hay que dejar que eso nos afecte. Perder a un ser querido puede ser doloroso, las marcas que nos deja una experiencia de la que hemos sobrevivido pueden ser imborrables, pero la continua y no hay que dejar que detenerse por una experiencia trágica. Es una buena moraleja lo que esta película deja y eso hace que sea una de las películas dramáticas más destacables de Clint Eastwood. La actuación de Matt Damon es admirable, el montaje es el adecuado, la fotografía es impecable y la partitura compuesta por el mismo Eastwood logra ser ideal para los momentos emotivos. Hereafter es una estupenda película dramática con una buena historia sobre aceptar a la muerte como parte de la vida y seguir adelante. Mi calificación final para esta película es un 9/10. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Patrick F Touching, thought provoking, and romantic. The subject is something everyone can relate to, even if you are not a believer. Matt Damon does a convincing job, and Bryce Dallas Howard was very believable in her role. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three people set out on a spiritual journey after death touches their lives in different ways. George (Matt Damon) is a construction worker in San Francisco who can communicate with the dead. French reporter Marie LeLay (Cécile de France) has a supernatural vision after nearly dying in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Meanwhile, a London schoolboy suffers the loss of the person closest to him.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Lorenz
Screenwriter
Peter Morgan
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Malpaso Company, Warner Bros., Kennedy/Marshall
Rating
PG-13 (Disaster/Accident Images|Brief Strong Language|Disturbing Images|Mature Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.7M
Runtime
2h 9m
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