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Critics Consensus

Empathetic and well-acted, The Fallout uses the aftermath of teen trauma to grapple with the experience of grief.

Audience Says

The Fallout is a sad but powerful movie that deals with some serious themes in a way that feels heartbreakingly real.

Alissa Wilkinson Vox The Fallout is terrific, and terrifically real. Apr 21, 2022 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News “The Fallout” tells a story from the perspective of the survivors and it’s an urgent voice we need to listen to. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 17, 2022 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday The filmmaker takes on a wrenching subject and shapes it into a movie that never looks away, even as it remains painstakingly focused on communicating the impact of those horrors in moments that might otherwise seem ordinary. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 13, 2022 Full Review Yasmine Kandil Discussing Film The film lacks a refined story and on top of that, features performances that do feel awkward and unnatural at times. Rated: 2/5 Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Jenna Ortega gives a knockout performance in the lead and crafts real chemistry with co-star Maddie Ziegler. Feb 12, 2024 Full Review Zoë Rose Bryant Loud and Clear Reviews The Fallout tackles troubling and timely subject matter with harrowing honesty as Jenna Ortega anchors the entire affair with an authentically affecting breakout performance. Rated: 4/5 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

Mateusz C Beatiful and moving, great acting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/25 Full Review Hunter L I've watched The Fallout two times and my opinion of it hasn't changed. It's a raw and realistic piece. The scenes don't feel forced and they are relatable too. The film is well cast and the director has done an excellent job. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Cheyanna P This was an okay movie. I thought Jenna had an outstanding performance and the topic was very real and made you empathize and realize this stuff really does happen, but I thought the chemistry between Jenna and Maddie was really awkward and I think they could’ve found a better match their especially since the movie is based on their friendship/relationship after this horrible tragedy. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review cinema f “I feel mad, because I had no idea one guy with a gun could fuck up my life so hard in six minutes.” A really beautiful film about a tragedy that happens often in the school systems, that isn’t spoke on, that isn’t getting the notice it needs. Jenna and Maddie are brilliant. 5/5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review enrico G film bellissimo , drammatico ma anche in grado in certe scene di strappare diversi sorrisi e qualche risatina isterica , tratta un argomento molto delicato in maniera piu che soddisfacente se non perfetta , mi è piaciuto tantissimo , di come un evento cosi traumatico è in grado di cambiare per sempre le persone , e di come ognuna risponda in modo diverso , Nick cercando di affrontare l'evento e cercando cambiare il mondo, Veda e Mia al contrario cercando di nascondersi e di affogare tutto nello sballo questo le unisce trascinandole in una relazione quasi esclusiva , complice al limite del tossico , ma questa amicizia completa entrambe , il film sebbene provi a spaziare anche su altro è focalizzato su questa relazione , su di loro , il trauma le ha segnate, il fato le ha unite 2 facce opposte della stessa medaglia , che insieme riescono a superare (o forse no) un trauma difficile per chiunque , un film fantastico merito di una Jenna Ortega e di una Maddie Ziegler entrambe fantastiche, da vedere assolutamente Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Emily P This movie like Thirteen there needs to be more like it, school shootings are real unfortunately they do happen and we need to have more honest scripts like The Fallout and Thirteen to cover the topics I feel are pretty much pushed under the rug. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Bolstered by new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances, high schooler Vada (Jenna Ortega) begins to reinvent herself, while re-evaluating her relationships with her family, friends and her view of the world. Moving away from her comfortable family routine, she starts taking chances with a series of quicksilver decisions that test her own boundaries and push her in new directions. As she spends more time with Mia (Maddie Ziegler), they grow closer, and Vada slowly redefines herself through their shared experiences, leading her further away from that day and closer to living her life in the now. "The Fallout" is a compelling exploration of the inexplicable resiliency of life and the hope that emerges out of loss.

Director

Megan Park

Producer

Shaun Sanghani, Todd Lundbohm, David Brown, Rebecca Miller, Cara Shine, Joannie Burstein, Giulia Prenna

Screenwriter

Megan Park

Production Co

SSS Entertainment, SSS Film Capital, Clear Horizon

Rating

R (Teen Drug and Alcohol Use|Language Throughout)

Genre

Drama

Original Language

English

Release Date (Streaming)

Jan 27, 2022

Runtime

1h 32m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio

Flat (1.85:1)