Goodbye World (2013)

When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group.

Director:

Denis Henry Hennelly

Writers:

Sarah Adina Smith, Denis Henry Hennelly

Stars:

Adrian Grenier, Kid Cudi, Mckenna Grace

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adrian Grenier	...	James Palmer
Kid Cudi	...	Lev Berkowitz
Mckenna Grace	...	Hannah Palmer
Kerry Bishé	...	Lily Palmer
Caroline Dhavernas	...	Becky Snider
Ben McKenzie	...	Nick Randworth
Mark Webber	...	Benji Henry
Remy Nozik	...	Ariel
Gaby Hoffmann	...	Laura Shepherd
Julie Dretzin	...	Claire
Rick Chambers	...	Newscaster
Marcella Lentz-Pope	...	Beth
Kirk Baltz	...	Radio Show Host
Frank Drank	...	Chops
Laura Kachergus	...	Trisha

Storyline

James and Lily, estranged from society, live off the grid, raising their young daughter in a cocoon of comfort and sustainability. When a mysterious mass text ripples its way across the country, triggering a crippling, apocalyptic cyber attack, their home transitions from sheltered modern oasis to a fortress for the estranged old friends that show up at their door for protection and community. The unexpected reunion--abundant with revelry and remembrances, generously enhanced by organic wine and weed--is quickly undermined by the slights of the past, the spark of lingering flirtations and the threat of a locally grown new world order. Balancing tense confrontations with slivers of levity, director Denis Henry Hennelly pinpoints a future where ideology explodes into action in every area.

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Plot Keywords:

hacker | college friends | apocalypse | woman with a gun | reference to pubic hair | 

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Taglines:

Where Will You Be When the World Ends?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film debut of Kid Cudi.

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Goofs

When Laura is showing Hannah and Lev how to start a fire she places the burning kindling into the fire ring. As Hannah and Lev clap, you can see that the large log on the left is already burning with embers.

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Quotes

Becky Snider: Where in the middle of an apocalypse,the property value is going to shoot threw the roof!

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Soundtracks

Before The Lie
Written by Peter Raeburn
Performed by Peter Raeburn
Licensed courtesy of Nowever Records Limited

User Reviews

A movie came out about a year ago called It's A Disaster which was about the same idea and I liked that one much better.

"This is not the apocalypse and even if it is didn't we all say this would be the perfect place to ride it out?" After a group of friends receive a text that just says goodbye world they are confused. After the very real threat of an apocalypse occurs old college friends show up at an "off-the-grid" home to wait it out. Little by little old feelings of love and jealousy start to creep in as they all brace for the end of the world. This is a tough movie to review and explain. Some parts of it are very funny and entertaining while others really slow the movie down. The mood switches from happy comedy to downer drama. Some of it is very predictable and some of it comes out of nowhere. I did like this movie for the most part but there was a movie that came out about a year ago called It's A Disaster which was about the same idea and I liked that one much better. Overall, an OK movie that struggled to find an identity. I give this a B-.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Goodbye World

Filming Locations:

Mendocino, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gather Films, Picturesque Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1