This 2013 Will Smith Sci-Fi Film Is One of M. Night Shyamalan’s Most Underrated Movies
Generally, critics heavily criticized the movie, pointing out awkward dialogue and an apparent lack of chemistry between its two well-known stars – a sentiment that seems reasonable given that After Earth was released just a year after Will Smith delivered one of his characteristic over-the-top comedic performances alongside Josh Brolin in Men in Black 3 (now streaming on Peacock here). Re-watching After Earth today, it’s challenging to agree completely with the reviews… however, they may have overlooked the impressive creative daring that permeates almost every scene of After Earth and its entirely unique sci-fi universe.