The 5th Wave

2016

PG-13

1h 52m

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5.9/10

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16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.

Directors

J Blakeson

Writers

Rick Yancey(novel by)

Susannah Grant(screenplay by)

Jeff Pinkner(screenplay by)

Stars

Chloë Grace Moretz

Nick Robinson

Ron Livingston

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Chloë Grace Moretz

Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan

Ben "Zombie" Parish

Oliver Sullivan

Lisa Sullivan

Evan Walker

Sergeant Reznik

Marika "Ringer" Kimura

Zackary Arthur

Sammy "Nugget" Sullivan

Liev Schreiber

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch

Tony Revolori

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Talitha Eliana Bateman

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Nadji Jeter

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Alex MacNicoll

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Matthew Zuk

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Lizbeth Morgan

Julia

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Directors

J Blakeson

Writers

Rick Yancey(novel by)

Susannah Grant(screenplay by)

Jeff Pinkner(screenplay by)

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The 5th Wave is a forgettable attempt at a sci-fi dystopian thriller, suffering from a recycled plot and a script that does little to elevate it. The story lacks originality, with predictable twists and rushed pacing that does not allow for proper character development. The first act barely builds any emotional connection before jumping straight into the second act, making the entire setup feel hollow. Starting the movie with a scene from later in the story does not help either, as it fails to create any real suspense or curiosity. The directing feels uninspired, as if following a formula rather than crafting something engaging. Cinematography is decent but nothing remarkable, relying on standard visuals without adding much to the experience. The acting is fine, but the script gives the cast little to work with, often forcing them into awkward or unconvincing dialogue. Moments that should feel dramatic end up feeling forced, making it difficult to stay invested in the characters. The score is forgettable, doing just enough to fill the background without enhancing the tension or emotion. Overall, The 5th Wave misses opportunities to be a compelling sci-fi thriller and ends up as a bland, uninspired adaptation that does not leave much of an impact.

RalphRahal08 Feb, 2025