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Review of: “Leave the World Behind”

Leave the World Behind (2023) Writers: Rumaan Alam, Sam Esmail Directed by: Sam Esmail Stars: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Bacon IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Stars Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 35% Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes Full Plot Spoilers Ahead, You Have Been Warned...

Amanda Sandford, who's not big on people, decides to take her family on a surprise weekend trip to a vacation rental. It's supposed to be a nice family bonding time with her husband Clay and their kids, Archie and Rose. While they're out shopping for groceries, Amanda notices some guy stocking up on a ton of canned food and water. Later, while they're chillin’ at the beach nearby, they see a skyscraper-sized oil tanker crash onto the beach right in front of them. When they get back to the rental house, they realize the TV and Internet are not working, and there are some deer staring at them. That night, the owner of the house, George H. ("G.H.") Scott, and his daughter, Ruth, show up, saying there's a blackout and they need a place to stay. The blackout was why they returned to the home. Amanda's not too sure about them, but Clay's like, "Sure, why not?" Later, emergency alerts start popping up on TV. The next morning, Rose is bummed because she can't watch the last episode of "Friends" without Internet or TV. Amanda gets a bunch of news alerts on her phone, saying there's a blackout on the whole East Coast and maybe it is because of hackers. Rose notices more deer hanging around outside. Clay goes to town to try and find out what is happening, while G.H. goes to his neighbor's house to check things out. Clay runs into a Spanish-speaking lady and sees some weird leaflets in Arabic falling from a drone. G.H. finds a satellite phone at the neighbor's place and figures out there's something wrong with the satellites. He also discovers a crashed plane on the beach while dodging another that is crashing right on top of this one. Meanwhile, Rose and Archie find an empty shed in the woods, and Archie gets rid of a tick that is biting his ankle. When they get back, G.H. tells Amanda about what he found, but they get interrupted by a loud noise that stuns them all. Amanda remembers the guy stocking up on supplies, who G.H. thinks is his contractor, Danny. Clay comes back freaked out by the leaflets, and they decide to try to go to Amanda's sister's place in New Jersey, but they get stuck in traffic as the interstate is clogged with empty and collided brand-new self-driving Teslas; which they narrowly avoid more incoming Tesla cars continuing to drive themselves without drivers into the pile-up, and are forced to return to G.H.'s house. During the night, Ruth and Clay have a deep talk and get distracted by seeing flamingos in the pool. Amanda and G.H. start getting along, but then there's another loud noise and the power goes out. Rose tells Amanda a story from "The West Wing." The next morning, Archie's teeth begin to fall out for no reason. G.H. thinks it's because of the tick bite and suggests they go see Danny for help. Rose disappears, so G.H. and Clay take Archie to Danny’s while Amanda and Ruth look for Rose. They find a bunch of deer at the shed that freak them out. At the same time, G.H. and Clay have an armed standoff as they talk to Danny, who tells them about microwave weapons, makes a deal for meds and sends them to a bunker nearby. Shaken, G.H. thinks as he discusses with Clay and Archie on the basis of his work with military contractors that the country is in a three-stage campaign leading to a progressive-breakdown of social order and resulting in coup d'état or possible civil war in the United States. Amanda and Ruth see New York City getting bombed. Rose finds the bunker, flips on the generator for power. She finds a collection of DVDs that includes the entire “Friends” run and decides to watch the last episode as a computer screen in the background displays a message that warns of attacks by rogue military elements and elevated radiation levels across multiple U.S. cities. Rose gets to watch her last show while the United States burns as the screen cuts to black ending the movie.

I am late to the party with this movie. I didn’t watch it right away when it came out. Took me a few months to get to it as I was watching the entire series/movies/return series run of “TWIN PEAKS.” When you watch “Twin Peaks” you gotta finish it first right? It’s a mind-FK on what the hell is actually going on with that show. So “Leave the World Behind” (2023) I liked… It has issues, sure, but all-in-all it’s a decent watch. My issues are minor, but some of them could be semi-major. While trying to be as realistic as possible it actually seems a little hokey how the characters mesh during the film, but there are some real good moments in and outside of that. 'The not knowing' really saves this movie. Would love to see the same movie, but from Kevin Bacon's character of Danny’s point of view. The end sequence of New York City has a semi-massive mushroom cloud. Too small to be a H-bomb but big enough to still be in the atom bomb family. Does this make sense to anyone else? Is anyone else seeing the same thing I saw at the end? There were no loud sonic booms or blast wave happening moments before. From where they are they would have absolutely felt and heard an atomic explosion, even in the kiloton range over megaton. If it were an A-bomb level explosion the cloud is probably an hour to three hours old. They would have suspected something. To just walk in the woods nearby and discover this huge mushroom cloud in New York City doesn't seem plausible to me. Since the movie is supposed to be ground in our current reality it takes some pretty big liberties, both for positive and negative storytelling probes.

Some Internet theories were saying Aliens…

Aliens? Not the worst theory here. My issue with aliens here is that some people knew this was coming within the confines of the story being told here. I do not think aliens and that knowing would align in a more plausible way than say, a possible rouge AI… I feel like this is how a rouge AI would attack the U.S. though. Why does everyone believe it will happen as if this was “Terminator” or “the Matrix?” Destroying everyone and everything. Killing off humanity in a nuclear fireball would destroy this planet’s ability to host technology to support AI to begin with. The idea of destroying a country with a largely intact infrastructure would be the way to go. Like the machines said in "The Matrix;" "There are levels of survival we are prepared to accept.” ~The Architect. I feel like this movie could exist inside the continuity of "the Matrix" in a way. After the initial attack the machines would need humans to help rebuild and execute the machine's instructions. This could even come from a human-puppet leader, like G.H. Scott's mysterious client. Like they said in the film; ‘America has made a lot of enemies.’ In all seriousness I do not believe these enemies, even United, could take down America in this fashion. Even the Alex Garland film “Civil War” (2024) – where a modern-day United States descends into another Civil War. In order for a plan like this to actually work in “Leave the World Behind” (2023) there would have to be a considerable amount of inside help. Computer-wizards, CIA people and technology verse a largely sleeping Federal Government. There was one news blast in “Leave the World Behind” (2023) that said the White House was under attack by rouge US forces. That made me think. How long would it take under an attack of this nature for our own Generals to begin to seize power, be it for our own good, their own ego and motivations or perhaps part of the plan itself?

In “Leave the World Behind”(2023) it was roughly 24 hours…

So much could have been taken into account and they do not go anywhere with any of it. The kid losing teeth, the animals behaving strangely, the flirting and dancing. I just feel like this was a super great idea with too much passive-progressive-woke takes over going in more direct and logical, real human direction on something like this. I doubt in real life G.H. Scott would keep any of this a secret. The second he knew the world would never be the same again, in a literal sense, things would have taken a more serious and deadly tone. I can give the movie a solid 7 out of 10 stars for effort and tension. A lot of things are left kind of vague. What caused the whole apocalypse, what the Spanish lady was saying, Archie's teeth, and the deal with the secret cabal? The movie doesn't come right out and say it, but it's all about uncertainty and misinformation during a blackout. The message seems to be about sticking together in tough times and not turning against each other. The lady speaking crazy in Spanish talking about some pretty intense stuff, like seeing a plane spraying red gas and feeling lost. We do not get subtitles to know exactly what she's saying, but it adds to the overall feeling of uncertainty and chaos. Then there's the whole deal with the flyers dropping from the sky. Maybe it's a warning, maybe it's a threat, maybe it’s total bullshit, we're not totally sure. It just adds to the confusion and tension. G.H. mentions ‘cabal’ as a joke, but it could be a hint at something more sinister. Maybe someone or something took control when the world was in chaos, leading to even more problems, and Archie's teeth falling out? That's a weird one. It could be from some bug, microwave energy weapon or radiation in the area. Whatever it is, it's not good news. The movie leaves a lot of things up in the air, but that's part of what makes it so interesting and horrifying. It's all about uncertainty and how we deal with it, both in the movie and in real life.

It is an interesting premise though and who is to say how humans would behave when/if the world goes to shit for real. It is bound to at some point. Why not now or soon… If we believe the BS-news and shooty-political takes we are well on our way. I have been saying for years; “just give me a nice spot on the beach so I can sit and watch the world burn.”

Review of: “Leave the World Behind” (2023) by David-Angelo Mineo 4/14/2024 1,826 Words

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junker-town · 7 years ago

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Here are all the signs that prove Miami is officially back

The Canes had a statement 41-8 victory over Notre Dame.

The Miami Hurricanes made a dang statement on Saturday night by beating the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41-8 in Hard Rock Stadium. With the victory, the Canes made a return to national relevance that we haven’t seen since the early 2000s. Now that it’s safe to declare Miami is officially back, here are all the signs that show The U’s returned swagger.

Miami’s home stadium isn’t the old Orange Bowl, but it rocks just as hard as that place once did.

The Canes moved here in 2008. During the dark Al Golden Era, empty seats were a staple of hard Rock Stadium. But since Mark Richt’s arrival, the place has been lit with Miami swag:

Last season, Miami announced that the average paid attendance was 58,572. That was the program’s highest since 2004 (59,134) and fifth-best ever. During 2017’s game against Virginia Tech, the attendance was 63,932, just under max capacity.

“Miami is an event city,” Underwood said. “A Saturday night, primetime, national TV game is an event. It is no surprise that the crowd last week was awesome. I fully expect that to continue in the future. Miami is getting back to the kind of performance we all expect, and South Florida supports winners.”

It’s loud. Like. Really. Really. Loud. http://pic.twitter.com/xalu1KQfkK

— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) November 12, 2017

You guys brought it tonight and we felt it on the field. Thank you, Canes fans. http://pic.twitter.com/8gB5qx709K

— Respect (@CanesFootball) November 12, 2017

Richt has Miami winning it again, but the team is playing by his rules.

This isn’t the U from glory days of the 1980s-2000s that was perpetuated by a bad boy image within the program. Richt has brought the swag back to Coral Gables with a much more quiet demeanor. Before a game last season, he told his players what he thinks the definition of what Miami swag really is:

“Everybody talks about Miami having ‘swag,’” Richt said before 2016’s Appalachian State game. “When I took this job, all they wanted to talk about [was], ‘Is Miami getting the swag back?’ I said, ‘You know what? Swag ain’t dancing to me. Swag ain’t saying, ‘I got a first down.’ Swag ain’t swaying before a kickoff and they run back to the 45-yard line.

“Swag is whooping the man on the other side of you! That’s what swag is. Swag is, when the game’s over, we win the game! That’s what swag is.

“I don’t care what the boys did in the past. The reason why it was swag is because they WON! Not because they had some kind of antic. You understand what I’m saying? I’m counting on every one of you guys to whoop the man across from you, EVERY. SINGLE. PLAY.”

And the Catholics vs. Convicts schtick that made up the Miami-ND rivalry in the past doesn’t really hold true either, thanks to the way Richt is running things:

As far as Miami’s concerned, these Canes are markedly different than their predecessors.

I’m not sure that even Miami fans really know what to do with them. This team has swagger, but it isn’t the same as it was in the 1980s or early 2000s.

They win, but they’re not doing it with rosters loaded on both sides with NFL talent. There is no Seventh Floor Crew, no boat parties with rogue boosters, and no Cocaine Cowboys-era excess.

No team is devoid of disciplinary issues. A walk-on QB was arrested for DUI and cocaine possession last September, and two were arrested for resisting arrest right before Mark Richt’s first spring practice. The QB is no longer on the roster, but the other two had their charges dropped and remain with the program.

At Georgia, Richt embraced one of the more strict drug policies in the country. The origin of the “Mark Richt has lost control” meme sprang from him constantly suspending and booting players for infractions that many other schools would’ve handled more quietly. So in fact, Richt tends to exercise more control that most coaches.

Also, this team is actually disciplined!

Miami had one penalty, and it was delay of game? The U is not back.

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) November 12, 2017

Legendary Miami figures are having fun watching The U again.

That was the nail we needed! Folks you can start telling all your friends @CanesFootball is fo real https://t.co/eIhLQ1t3nb

— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) November 12, 2017

I know everyone was saying I was speaking to soon. Let me ask again. Wha y’all got to say NOW about @CanesFootball LIVES

— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) November 12, 2017

Ed Reed got to see Miami’’s big win first-hand.

.@TwentyER is HYPE! http://pic.twitter.com/f2JWrRuC2I

— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) November 12, 2017

Proud to be #MiamiHurricanes fan..Mark Richt and his staff had this team well prepared and ready to play. Go Canes!

— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) November 12, 2017

This has literally been me every second of this game! #GoCanes #proud http://pic.twitter.com/fPXV9WZNGL

— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) November 12, 2017

It’s all about the U! I’m proud to say I’ve been bleeding orange and green for 14 years! We back! #MIAvsND #GoCanes http://pic.twitter.com/C9K9kBaKdT

— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) November 12, 2017

For those that said we couldn’t do it or that we weren’t ready for tonight’s game...thank . We’re back & we’re going to be a problem for everyone in college football again. Let’s go #Canes!!! #NDvsMIA

— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) November 12, 2017

Before the game, former Miami linebacker Ray Lewis posted a pep talk on his Twitter account.

Let’s go Canes @CanesFootball #theU #MiamiHurricanes http://pic.twitter.com/3ebwxgZYw1

— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) November 11, 2017

Even the Miami Heat likes what the Canes are doing!

BIG TIME WIN @CanesFootball! TURNOVER CHAIN! TURNOVER CHAIN! TURNOVER CHAIN! TURNOVER CHAIN!

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 12, 2017

The turnover chain is next-level Miami swag.

These badass Cuban links that adorn the neck of any Canes player who gets a takeaway:

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They’re created by Miami’s own AJ the Jeweler, an idea spawned by former Cane Vince Wilfork. It is awesome, and probably the best of college football’s sideline props. And the links look familiar to anyone who’s seen a rapper from South Florida.

Miami had four turnovers on Saturday night, one of those on this 46-yard pick-six that put the Canes up 27-0 before halftime.

27-0 http://pic.twitter.com/CgApYSXGin

— SB Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) November 12, 2017

After the game, Richt talked about using the turnover chain being unique to the Canes’ program.

The turnover chain is here to stay. http://pic.twitter.com/bP8dEX5BFP

— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) November 12, 2017

The Canes celebrate big wins by chanting “YEET” in the locker room, and it’s glorious.

Yeeeaaaaahhhh. That was fun. http://pic.twitter.com/fYolfq3oCX

— Respect (@CanesFootball) November 12, 2017

Last week, the Canes surprised Richt with a locker room Gatorade bath beforehand.

Got ‘eeeeemmmmmm! http://pic.twitter.com/cL9KUJN4uj

— Respect (@CanesFootball) November 5, 2017

Miami even got Jeb! Bush to tweet about college football. Hilariously, his followers were not interested.

It’s over. We are back.

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 12, 2017

Stand up for ALL Americans and reclaim the GOP.

— Cindy Reid (@cindyreidSC) November 12, 2017

There's a difference in old school GOP, GOP allowed bat shit crazy Tea Party to ruin them.

— Coupd'état (@shessherrie) November 12, 2017

.@JebBush um ok http://pic.twitter.com/80JQQKSHYV

— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) November 12, 2017

What’s over N where R U back from-Doesn’t really matter just stay away from us MAGA-We R done with SnowJobs

— Debra Fitzpatrick (@debfitzpatrick3) November 12, 2017

Some of the real gems here are in the 280-character responses.

Back to what? The Era of Political Dynasty Families like the Clintons and the Bushes is OVER. My advice is find a real job and work for a living like the rest of us. Americans are fed up with the Globalists and Washington elitists who hate America.

— Dragonforce_One (@DragonForce_One) November 12, 2017

Jeb your delusional. Americans now say they have had enough of the Bushs.Your father, Brother & you are just like the Clintons, Anti American Globalists. None of you spoke up while Obama tried to destroy USA. Now you criticize OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT TRUMP.#MAGA GO AWAY

— Build The Wall (@LAMOONLYNN) November 12, 2017

Give it up low energy Jeb! It’s over you are right, @realDonaldTrump has wiped away the failed policies of Obama & your elitist family for their weak & ineffective leadership. Wake up , look around you- the people don’t trust you or the MSM!

— THE FORGOTTEN MAN (@Deplorable_NYC) November 12, 2017

One great account decided to remind Jeb! of when he turned his Presidential campaign in 2015 into a college football marketing tour.

We didn't forget this, Jeb. http://pic.twitter.com/V7gaArxBU6

— The Fraternity (@TheFraternityBR) November 12, 2017

The SEC has Jeb Bush's campaign change logo resembling SEC logo; http://t.co/hGf339XxjDhttp://pic.twitter.com/8bIkFzMwww (via @jebbush)

— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) October 15, 2015

Miami’s Twitter account has also been gloriously dunking on people all season who doubt the Canes.

In a since-deleted tweet that read “Miami is so fraudulent” tweet from USA Today’s Dan Wolken, it responded with this after last week’s 28-10 win over Virginia Tech.

sup. https://t.co/vtvLsIdCy4

— Respect (@CanesFootball) November 5, 2017

Dan Wolken, @danwolken is now trending in #Miamihttps://t.co/l436IbrUt8 http://pic.twitter.com/2tqU2ohbis

— Trendsmap Miami (@TrendsMiami) October 15, 2017

It has no intention of stopping anytime soon, either.

TWITTER ADVISORY: No one is safe...

— Respect (@CanesFootball) November 12, 2017

South Florida rappers are also loving Miami being back.

WOOOOOOOOW !!! #MiamiHurricanes @CanesFootball @univmiami #SuperStash http://pic.twitter.com/qERtcIP7gn

— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) November 12, 2017

What made me the most happiest tonight was we did not rush the field like other schools who haven't beaten anyone when you have 5 Rings that's something you don't do

— LUTHER R CAMPBELL (@unclelukereal1) November 12, 2017

You may not want to believe it, but Miami is definitely back, folks, All is right in the college football world.

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