Unlike somedisaster moviesthat peddle collapsing buildings and people running around amid pandemonium,Ashfallhas layers.
ThinkArmageddonmeetsThe Host, with a sizable dose ofemotional depththrown in for good measure.
However,Ashfallmanages this while carrying classic disastermovie tropessuch as collapsing buildings anddoomsday stakes.
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Through all this, its thepersonal storiesthat really shine through.
He does all this while juggling his duty to his country and his family.
The film also stars Jason Clarke and Josh Brolin.
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Then theres Lee Byung-huns Ri Jun-pyong, a North Korean defector with a shady past.
As circumstances would have it, he enters into a reluctant partnership with In-chang.
Though its difficult to imagine, their uneasy alliance births moments of humor andheartfelt camaraderie.
But, theres also tons of conflict, and friction thrown in there amidst the destruction.
One notable scene is the unpredictable journey to retrieve nuclear warheads.
As a result, every explosion feels more impactful because viewers are invested in the people fighting for survival.
Overall,Ashfallis a stark reminder that even amid chaos and destruction its humanity that shines through.
Case in point, theres the odd-couple dynamic between Jo In-chang and Ri Jun-pyong.
Theres a scene where they make a run at transport nuclear warheads under impossible conditions.
Perhaps the best part of all this is thatAshfallblatantly refuses to stick to one lane.
Ashfallis available for streaming on Apple TV in the U.S.
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