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Afterwards

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.2K
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John Malkovich and Evangeline Lilly in Afterwards (2008)
DramaMysteryThriller

Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.

  • Director
    • Gilles Bourdos
  • Writers
    • Michel Spinosa
    • Gilles Bourdos
    • Guillaume Musso
  • Stars
    • Romain Duris
    • John Malkovich
    • Evangeline Lilly
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gilles Bourdos
    • Writers
      • Michel Spinosa
      • Gilles Bourdos
      • Guillaume Musso
    • Stars
      • Romain Duris
      • John Malkovich
      • Evangeline Lilly
    • 28User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Romain Duris
    Romain Duris
    • Nathan
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Kay
    Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly
    • Claire
    Pascale Bussières
    Pascale Bussières
    • Anna
    Sara Waisglass
    Sara Waisglass
    • Tracey
    Reece Thompson
    Reece Thompson
    • Jeremy
    • (as Reece Daniel Thompson)
    Bruno Verdoni
    Bruno Verdoni
    • Doctor
    Joan Gregson
    • Mother in Law
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Lawyer
    Robin Wilcock
    Robin Wilcock
    • Lawyer
    Edward Yankie
    • Lawyer
    Carlo Mestroni
    Carlo Mestroni
    • Lawyer
    Glenda Braganza
    Glenda Braganza
    • Rachel
    Leni Parker
    Leni Parker
    • Admission Clerk
    Henri Pardo
    Henri Pardo
    • Haitian Spokesman
    Sophi Knight
    Sophi Knight
    • Claire 7 Yrs
    Morgan Costa Rouchy
    • Nathan 10 Yrs
    Lois Dellar
    Lois Dellar
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    • Director
      • Gilles Bourdos
    • Writers
      • Michel Spinosa
      • Gilles Bourdos
      • Guillaume Musso
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    User reviews28

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    7sonja_kiki

    After you've read the book, this is just... stupid ( 'cause curses are not allowed )

    The movie overall was... ooookay. Performance was almost realistic, but I couldn't relate to the main character, though I don't think it's the actor's fault, it's just bad directing. I mean, seriously awful directing. It almost has nothing to do with the book. Honestly if I hadn't read it, i wouldn't have seen the movie.

    It is completely different from the book. Of course, the book is always better, but this is just too different. First of all, the clinic that is run by Dr. Kay ( Gudrich in the book ) is supposed to be a nice place, that does not look like a clinic at all. It is supposed to be an almost happy place, if that's possible. I don't think Duris should've been chosen for the role * though he did play it well considering the movie*, because Nathan is supposed to be a completely different personality.

    Secondly, the relationship between Nathan and Claire has not been shown consistently.

    The whole movie had this dull, tiresome atmosphere and nothing's ever happening. They've shown everything in a different light.

    In the book, there are ACTUALLY reasons, excuses for characters actions and all of the characters have an emotional depth that the movie just does not show.

    All in all, this is a movie probably worth watching if you haven't read the book, because it does have some life-is-worth-living motives and it actually can make you appreciate it more, but if you, on the other hand HAVE read the book, I'm begging you not to watch the movie, it will just ruin it for you.
    6ssto

    decent movie

    this is a well produced movie, with an interesting story. it is developing quite slowly and i like the somewhat 'open' ending.

    essentially, a movie of appreciation of life, love, forgiveness and letting go. mr.malkovich plays a good part, making up for the somewhat pale performance of the lead actor. this is probably the weakest point of this production - the lack of an outstanding lead. apart from that - great production, i especially liked the smooth camera work.

    it really needs very little to be a big movie, and while i cannot say i was thrilled watching it, i did watch with interest. i understand the book, that the movie is based on is quiet good, hopefully it has more depth and makes for more significant lead personage
    7mrcibubur

    Splendid Malkovich drama to make you appreciate life if you know you will die

    The man and the voice of John Malkovich have carried forward from 'Burn after Reading' to this movie but this, unlike that movie, is a pure drama thriller and not a comedy. The beginning and the end take a bit of thinking about and thank goodness for DVD and the chance to play it a couple of times to try and understand it.

    There was a period three quarters through the film when I felt the film definitely dragged, Nathan visiting his divorced wife Claire in wherever it was and his reluctance to fly home back to New York,but part from that, the film entertained and provided lots of interest.

    Malkovich plays a Doctor who is a messenger with the vision to foresee the death of someone with a glowing white light. Dr Kay (Malkovich) first encounters Nathan the lawyer as a child and it is later in life when he sets out on a mission to deliver the message to him literally.

    Of course, things don't pan out quite what you might expect but this is a fine drama, plenty of suspense, nice scenes and you get what you pay for. You shouldn't be disappointed.

    Just love that eerie voice of Malkovich, so unique! Just imagine if Anthony Hopkins possessed it for Hannibal!
    cosmejoaquindearmas

    Hard to understand literally and figuratively...

    I liked the movie and John Malkovich's performance. He enunciated every word carefully in contrast with the French actor whose accent is so thick many times one does not understand what on earth he is saying. The accent is not all. He also mumbles and whispers. Very unappealing, comes across as an arrogant little man. Immature and angry in one scene cannot control his anger and as a spoiled brat starts to destroy a bunch of decorative pieces in his house. Many other reviewers did not find this actor effective. I could not stand him.

    The theme of the movie that one must reconcile and prepare for death before dying is interesting. I liked the supernatural aspects. True, none of us knows the day or the hour.
    4SnoopyStyle

    cold and unappealing

    Nathan Del Amico (Romain Duris) is a hard-driving successful New York corporate lawyer. He is approached by mysterious doctor Joseph Kay (John Malkovich) who claims to see people about to die with a bright white light. He warns Nathan to put his life in order. He dates waitress Anna (Pascale Bussières). There are constant flashbacks of Nathan with his wife Claire (Evangeline Lilly) and their two kids.

    These are New York characters but half of them have french accents. I don't care about Nathan. He's cold, angry, and unappealing. He's a horrible lead. As for the story, it has no dramatic movements at all and it's not compelling. Dr. Kay is not much better. Malkovich decides to play the character reserved. There is no tension. There is a supernatural aspect but it doesn't do enough with it. This thing moves slowly.

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    • Trivia
      Guillaume Musso, the author of the source novel, has declared he liked the film, and praised it for its "poetic, mysterious and dramatic atmosphere", its "constant tension" and its "never-slowing pace".
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Nathan approaches an ambulance from behind, his feet are reflected in the shiny metal at the bottom of the vehicle's rear doors. Also reflected are the feet of the cameraman following him.
    • Quotes

      Kay: You know, Nathan, the dying have taught me one thing - that you can look death in the face and go on living. Our mission is to keep company with those about to die, so that they can depart in peace.

    • Crazy credits
      Over the end credits music, you hear an ambulance winding through traffic.
    • Soundtracks
      It's Bad You Know
      Performed by R.L. Burnside, Tom Rothrock

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2009 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sứ Giả Thần Chết
    • Filming locations
      • Huntingdon, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fidélité Films
      • Akkord Film Produktion
      • Christal Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,862,534
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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