The 5th Wave

Vizinet 12/5/2023 7:27:23 PM 8.4

**Spoiler Alert** The ending made me laugh. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's nice that you mention hope saving you in the end, even though the aliens are still present according to the ending. 😂

Reno 5/16/2024 3:18:29 PM 8.4

> Another teen film trilogy, alien invasion theme on a roll. The 80s teen films were different, (like the recent one 'Turbo Kid') especially those I watched when I was growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s. But now most of them are dystopian action-adventure-fantasy/sci-fi themes, and obviously trilogies with high end graphics. I won't blame for that, the time has come for a change, the movies have technical qualities and they know how to render them, but the stories are terrible. To me this was just an okay film. Felt like the action-adventure versions of 'The Host', but I loved that one, not this. I know it's a trilogy, so, more stories to come with more explanations, but the first film in a series is always important and it failed to impress me. This installment is all about a teen girl and her younger brother. After getting separated during the chaos of alien invasion, she goes to look for him and that's the film. This might be the finer contents for a book, but for a movie, it is not that any special. I did not like the ending as well, felt like it was so stupid. Even some B films got better conclusion and stunt sequences. I feel bad for Chloe Moretz for taking up this project. She should do more action films like 'Kick-Ass'. I thought she would be the one who's going to replace Angelina Jolie. I can only hope for this series to get better in the follow up and end as a decent trilogy. 5/10

Ricardo Oliveira 3/10/2023 1:18:58 PM 8.4

"The 5th Wave" is a science-fiction thriller directed by J Blakeson and starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk, and Gabriela Lopez. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey and was released in 2016. The story is set in a world that has been devastated by a series of four catastrophic waves, including an electromagnetic pulse that destroys all electronics and a deadly virus that kills billions of people. The survivors are left to fend for themselves against an alien invasion, with no idea of when or how the fifth wave will come. The film follows Cassie Sullivan, played by Moretz, as she tries to survive in this new world and rescue her younger brother, who has been taken by the military. The movie is filled with action, suspense, and emotional moments, as Cassie encounters both human and alien enemies on her journey. Moretz delivers a strong performance as Cassie, a determined and resourceful protagonist who is forced to make difficult choices to survive. The supporting cast, including Zuk and Lopez, also do a commendable job in their respective roles. The film's special effects and action sequences are impressive, with intense fight scenes and thrilling moments of survival. The cinematography is also noteworthy, with beautiful shots of the desolate landscape and eerie depictions of the alien invasion. However, despite these positive aspects, "The 5th Wave" falls short in its execution of the story. The pacing of the film is uneven, with a slow buildup to the action and a rushed conclusion that leaves some questions unanswered. Additionally, some of the plot points feel contrived or predictable. Overall, "The 5th Wave" is a solid science-fiction thriller with some impressive elements but ultimately fails to live up to its full potential. I would rate it a 5 out of 10. While it is an entertaining movie with strong performances and exciting action sequences, the flaws in its storytelling prevent it from being a truly great film. Written and Reviewed by RSOliveira