After the Fall (2014)

Title: After the Fall
"After the Fall", is a 2014 crime drama directed by Saar Klein, starring Wes Bentley, Jason Isaacs, and Vinessa Shaw. The movie, set in New Mexico, checks out the life of an average American married man driven to criminal acts due to his desperation over financial restrictions.

Plot
The protagonist, Bill Scanlin (Wes Bentley), a middle-aged insurance coverage adjuster, loses his job unexpectedly. In spite of this, he conceals his joblessness from his better half Susan (Vinessa Shaw) and their two kids to keep an impression of normalcy. When his discontinuance wage is tired and costs pile up, he resorts to desperate steps.

When Scanlin stops an attempted robbery in a mall, he accidentally ends up walking away with the stolen money. This Act of serendipity provides a solution to his monetary issue. Quickly, he is seduced by the adventure related to this criminal act, and he transitions into a life of criminal activity, robbing homes of their important possessions to supplement his income and preserve his family's way of life.

Narrative Development
Bill starts his criminal ventures stealthily, under the veil of darkness when house owners are away, avoiding confrontation and leaving no traces of strong entries. Nevertheless, things take a turn when he crosses path with Officer Frank McTiernan (Jason Isaacs), a police officer.

Throughout the movie, viewers are forced to empathize with Bill's struggle to keep his life intact after the fall from reputable work to crimes. His motivation isn't driven by greed or thrill of criminality, however rather, a fundamental requirement to preserve his household's standard of living. It offers a poignant expedition of a male grappling with morality, societal expectations, and his personal responsibilities.

Movie Reception and Critique
"After the Fall" got mixed evaluations from critics. While some valued the depth of character development and narrative concentrate on ethical and financial predicaments faced by daily individuals, others slammed the film for its often slow-paced storytelling and the lack of significant dispute.

The performances were usually favored. Wes Bentley's nuanced portrayal of a guy forced to extremes by scenarios was appreciated. The quiet desperation of his character resonated emotionally. Jason Isaacs' efficiency as the morally ambiguous police officer included an intriguing layer to the story.

Conclusion
"After the Fall" provides the audience with deep and thought-provoking expeditions of ethical distress and social expectations. It depicts the transformative journey of a typical suburban family man evolving into a criminal, driven not by malice or a desire for wealth, but the simple dream to keep his household afloat. This narrative juxtaposition of personal desperation masked by public normalcy highlights the film's review of materialistic social norms. While forced to grapple with extreme financial pressures, the protagonist's dedication to his household's health and wellbeing remains consistent, using a thought-provoking examination of the lengths individuals go to meet their familial responsibilities.

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