Aftershock is the story of a man who loses his family in the 2008 sichuan earthquake. It is rather interesting that the focal point the film a work that so doggedly deals with family drama is the death of mao zedong. Tangshan dadizhen, tangshan great earthquake is a 2010 chinese drama film depicting the. A geographic, geologic, and historicalcultural summary to watch after viewing the 2010 film aftershock, from china. Aftershock is one of those movies where you really feel the experience and journey of all your characters for the length of its time and really connect with the. In chile, a group of travelers who are in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare. Theres some nudity involved, lots of innuendosex talk, skimpy outfits galore, and plenty of. Apr 01, 2018 parents need to know that aftershock is a horrordisaster movie with lots of gratuitous gore including severed hands, people getting impaled with random objects, people on fire andor being crushed as well as some truly brutal rape scenes. It was released in china on 22 july 2010, and is the first big commercial film imax film created outside the united states. A massive commercial success in china, tang shan da di zhen aka aftershock made its north american debut at the 2010 toronto international film festival. After watching the movie trailer, i swore to myself that i would see it. In selected suburban multiplexes, where most spoonfed australian film critics are afraid to tread, you can if you are quick catch a box office phenomenon that so far has made more than. Aftershock 2010 people struggle to survive the tangshan earthquake in 1976.
Aftershock is a 2010 chinese disasterdrama film directed by feng xiaogang and produced by huayi brothers, starring zhang zifeng, xu fan, zhang jingchu. China, film coproduction and soft power competition qut eprints. Ultimately, aftershock isnt really a film that inspires thought and discussion its simply a movie to feel. Aftershock tangshan da dizhen 2010 were difficult for international. Sep 07, 2012 the film stars xu fan and zhang jingchu, with a supporting cast including li chen. A human drama about finding forgiveness, aftershock depicts not only the fatal tragedy that is brought on by a natural disaster of great levels, but also the strength and courage that is demonstrated when we are in face of extreme and devastating situations. Aftershock is a 2010 chinese disaster drama film directed by feng xiaogang and produced by huayi brothers, starring zhang zifeng, xu fan, zhang jingchu, chen daoming, lu yi, zhang guoqiang and li chen. With eli roth, ariel levy, nicolas martinez, andrea osvart. Oct 24, 2010 aftershock is an admirable and affecting film that purposely avoids politics and social commentary even the death of chairman mao, which closely followed the earthquake, is presented as merely another devastating national event in this narrative to tell a story of enormous loss in personal terms. Like san andreas, aftershock is a disaster film centered around an earthquake. It was released in china on july 22, 2010, and is the first big commercial film imax film created outside the us. A geopostfilm summary for the film aftershock 2010 on. Its not until 2008 that the story of the mother and the daughter she lost comes full circle in the wake of another earthquake in sichuan. Jul 03, 2010 rollo tomasi is a connecticutbased film critic, tv show critic, news, and editorial writer.
Dec 26, 2010 xiaogang fengs aftershock 2010, the chinese entry for the oscars, is a fine melodrama, with lots of empathy for its characters, but, despite its ambitions, it cant help but spell the state agenda. Feng xiaogang has made a film where more tears fall than concrete walls, and hes proven his ability as a commercial filmmaker by being calculating and effective at. It consists of a group of tourists, who travel to chile for partying and fun only to run in the midst of an earthquake resulting in complete chaos. Afterburnaftershock 00h 01min minutes movie 2017 businesswoman gia rossi is determined to be successful in her new job, but when her ex lover jax rutledge waltzes back into her life, their passionate connection ignites not only in the boardroom, but the bedroom. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The epic story of a family separated as a result of the great tangshan earthquake of 1976. Aftershocks tangshan dadizhen 2010 rotten tomatoes.
She finally reunites with the mother and twin brother she had parted from after 32 years. Aftershock could have been a redemptive disaster movie. It was written by lopez, roth, and guillermo amoedo, from a story by roth and lopez. Afterburn aftershock 00h 01min minutes movie 2017 businesswoman gia rossi is determined to be successful in her new job, but when her ex lover jax rutledge waltzes back into her life, their passionate connection ignites not only in the boardroom, but the bedroom. Tosca musk based on the novel by sylvia day released november 3, 2017 produced by passionflix. Theres some nudity involved, lots of innuendosex talk, skimpy outfits galore, and plenty of drinkingpartying scenes. Rollo tomasi is a connecticutbased film critic, tv show critic, news, and editorial writer.
Watch aftershock full movie in hd visit movie 44560 based on the tangshan earthquake in 1976 that took the lives of 240,000 p. Xiaogang fengs aftershock 2010, the chinese entry for the oscars, is a fine melodrama, with lots of empathy for its characters, but, despite its ambitions, it cant help but spell the state agenda. Its a bmovie solidly anchored by roth, with a somewhat soulful performance by levy. Businesswoman giana rossi is determined to be successful in her new job, but when her exlover jackson rutledge waltzes back into her life, their passionate connection ignites not only in the boardroom, but the bedroom. Overview of aftershock, 2010, directed by feng xiaogang, with chen daoming, li chen, zhang jingchu, at turner classic movies. I love that this movie was shot in chile and in many of the same locations that most of the tragedy happened. Aftershock is an admirable and affecting film that purposely avoids politics and social commentary even the death of chairman mao, which closely followed the earthquake, is presented as merely another devastating national event in this narrative to tell a story of enormous loss in personal terms.
Each of the six suffers lifethreatening injuries, and the film becomes a lurid compilation of nonstop gore. On or about november 18, 2010 the film was in announced status. Three travelers, gringo, ariel, and pollo travel through chile. Aug 09, 2010 the first chinese film to play on imax screens opens today in china, marking the latest move by hollywood to seek a role in one of the worlds fastestgrowing movie markets. An amazing fact to me was that the entire movie of aftershock was shot using slr cameras. Aftershock 2010 xiaogang feng synopsis, characteristics. Oct 28, 2016 aftershock international film china 2010 language. The only thing more terrifying than mother nature is human nature. Aftershock is a 2010 chinese disasterdrama film directed by feng xiaogang and produced by huayi brothers, starring zhang zifeng, xu fan, zhang jingchu, chen daoming, lu yi, zhang guoqiang and li chen.
Aftershock is the first project for new production company never too late productions by producer lisa bishop in partnership with writerdirector gareth wilkes. Subsequently, he finds himself as an illegal immigrant in new york city working for a cruel boss. Aug, 2010 in selected suburban multiplexes, where most spoonfed australian film critics are afraid to tread, you can if you are quick catch a box office phenomenon that so far has made more than. Unlike san andreas, aftershock actually has weight to it. However, bias embedded in society emerges during such disasters. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Aftershock includes violent bloody images of gruesome deaths. If you felt an overwhelming sense of hope with a newfound faith in humanity watching that emotional and harrowing depiction of the devastating tragedy of the 2004 south asian tsunami in the thailand hit region you will feel none of that here. You can find aftershock performing regularly in some of the triangleareas best music and party venues. Aftershock 2010 full movie download full hd youtube. The film stars xu fan and zhang jingchu, with a supporting cast including li chen. Aftershock was released in 20 on friday, may 10, 20 in limited movie theaters. For a hapless american tourist, nicknamed gringo by his two chilean pals ariel and pollo, the trip has been heaven on earth except that he just cant hook up with the ladies.
It was released in china on 22 july 2010, and is the first big commercial. Video archive for the film aftershock, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2010. Gender equality and climate change all china womens federation. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing aftershock 2010 near you. Even the help of a local priest cant save the group from meeting violent, often gruesome, ends. Aftershock on dvd august 6, 20 starring eli roth, andrea osvart, selena gomez, ariel levy. Aftershock is a disaster horror film directed by nicolas lopez with screenplay by lopez, eli roth and guillermo amoedo. Two natural disasters frame a story of a mother, her children and a painful decision that scars them forever in this grandscale drama from china. November 4, 2010 the film may be a blunt instrument, but its rarely maudlin the exception being the performance of mr.
A listener suggestion, aftershock was genuinely a nice surprise after the crapshow that was san andreas which seems to lose 12 stars by the day as i reflect on it. Also, at one point, two of the women are raped by a local gang. I had expected aftershock to earn more money on the opening weekend since it was based on a recent tragedy that affected so many people. It gave us an insight of all that was ruined and all the devastation that took place there. Aftershock is a 2012 chileanamerican disaster horror film directed by nicolas lopez and starring eli roth. In a brilliant publicity campaign, director feng xiaogang and his people at huayi brothers first sold the film based on the spectacle of recreating the tangshan.
Aftershock, tangshan dadizhen is a 2010 feng xiaogang feature film about chinas devastating 1976 tangshan earthquake that saw over 240,000 people perish. Aftershock is a 2010 chinese disasterdrama film directed by feng xiaogang and produced by huayi brothers, starring xu. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. Fengs wife, fan xu, as the longsuffering mother and is, on occasion. Jun 05, 20 aftershock 2012 aftershock is the yin to the yang of last years the impossible. Mandarin this film depicts the aftermath of the 1976 tangshan earthquake and the complicated events that followed. Feng xiaogang has made a film where more tears fall than concrete walls, and hes proven his ability as a commercial filmmaker by being calculating and effective at eliciting the right reactions and evoking the right emotions. A geopostfilm summary for the film aftershock 2010 on vimeo. Parents need to know that aftershock is a horrordisaster movie with lots of gratuitous gore including severed hands, people getting impaled with random objects, people on fire andor being crushed as well as some truly brutal rape scenes.
Everything you need to know about aftershock movie 20. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. An american tourist in chile and his newfound friends face a grueling fight for survival following a massive earthquake in this harrowing disaster film starring and cowritten by eli roth. Oct 29, 2010 video archive for the film aftershock, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2010. With nothing but bitter memories and hardship, he struggles to make a human connection. As we celebrate the work of chinas most popular film director, heres the lowdown on his five key steps to the top. Li yuanni must choose which of her twin children will be saved after being trapped under a fallen building. One of the most engrossing and moving films ive seen in recent years the detail of life and behaviour in china as it changes for one generation to the next is fascinating and the characters are completely authentic in how they behave and interact a wonderful film that takes you away into another world for 2 hours youll emerge completely moved.
Memang film yang bagus adalah film yang memiliki banyak sekali. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Come on, theres a little girl in there, waking up in the rain, surrounded by dead bodies. Aftershock 2012 aftershock is the yin to the yang of last years the impossible. Dramamu aftershock 2010 banyak film sub indo yang bisa muncul di bioskop terkenal dan masuk ke dalam film box office dan menjadi film yang bisa menyedot animo masyarakat untuk menonton film ini, sehingga bisa membuat film ini menjadi film terlaris dan bisa membuat anda selalu ingin menonton film ini secara terus menerus. The first chinese film to play on imax screens opens today in china, marking the latest move by hollywood to seek a role in one of the worlds fastestgrowing movie markets. The film depicts the aftermath of the 1976 tangshan earthquake. Aftershock nude scenes 16 images and 6 videos including appearances from lorenza izzo natasha yarovenko. With steve lin, danny borbon, catherine chan, mig feliciano. Aftershock, which is chinas entry for the 2010 foreignlanguage oscar, is receiving a wide american release for a chinese film.