Tamara Flores
Prepare to be captivated by the teaser for Leave the World Behind, the highly anticipated adaptation of Rumaan Alam’s gripping 2020 novel. G.H. (played by the talented Mahershala Ali) warns us that there is no going back to normal, setting the stage for a thrilling and unsettling journey. The teaser offers a tantalizing glimpse into a world gone awry, with wrecked boats, stopped cars, and an ominous presence in the sky that leaves us with a sense of impending doom. Something has gone terribly wrong, and four strangers, along with their children, find themselves facing the end of everything they know.
While the teaser is undeniably filled with dread, it would have been nice to catch a glimpse of the normalcy that no longer exists. Alam’s novel is a slow burn, and it would have been more effective to gradually build up the sense of dread rather than overwhelming us all at once.
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Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
In this apocalyptic thriller from the brilliant mind of Sam Esmail, the mastermind behind Mr. Robot, we follow Amanda (played by the incredible Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (portrayed by the talented Ethan Hawke) as they embark on a weekend getaway with their children, Archie and Rose. However, their idyllic vacation takes a dark turn when two strangers, G.H. (played by the brilliant Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (portrayed by the talented Myha’la), arrive in the dead of night. They bring news of a mysterious cyberattack and seek refuge in the very house that Amanda and Clay have rented. As the looming disaster grows more terrifying by the minute, both families must confront their place in a collapsing world.
Remember, trailers only scratch the surface of what a movie has to offer. With Sam Esmail at the helm, known for his ability to craft nuanced and unnerving stories, this adaptation is sure to deliver the tension and suspense that this gripping tale deserves. And let’s not forget the addition of Kevin Bacon to the cast, which only adds to the excitement.
Mark your calendars for the release of Leave the World Behind in select theaters on November 22nd, followed by its arrival on Netflix on December 8th.
This post was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.
