Aftermath (2017)

Intro
"Aftermath", a 2017 movie directed by Elliott Lester and composed by Javier Gullón, is a drama-thriller loosely based on the terrible real-life mid-air crash that happened over Germany in 2002. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Scoot McNairy and focuses on themes of loss, sorrow, vengeance, and forgiveness.

Plot Summary
The film starts by introducing the two main characters: Roman Melnyk (Schwarzenegger), a construction supervisor eagerly expecting the arrival of his partner and pregnant daughter from Ukraine, and Jake Bonanos (McNairy), an air traffic controller. A regrettable chain of occasions causes Bonanos accidentally causing a mid-air accident of 2 traveler aircrafts, leading to 271 deaths, consisting of Melnyk's family.

Characters' Emotional Turmoil
The movie then delves into the emotional aftermath of the occurrence. Melnyk is devastated by his loss and can not find solace. On the other hand, Bonanos fights with intense regret, develops trauma, and becomes a pariah in his community due to his unintentional yet serious mistake.

Interactions and Consequences
Melnyk desperately looks for somebody to blame and apologize for his unlimited loss, discovering Bonanos is the person accountable. This causes an eventful confrontation about midway through the movie. Melnyk, taken in by grief and anger, eventually eliminates Bonanos, a minute planned to be cathartic however rather deepens his sadness.

Climax and Conclusion
In the motion picture's climax, Melnyk deals with the consequences of his actions. Overwhelmed by regret and remorse, he tapes a confession about killing Bonanos and sends it to the police. He then travels to your home where Bonanos had actually relocated to restart his life and fulfills his widow, offering his sees to preserve the graveyard of her partner as a type of penance.

Conclusion and Reception
"Aftermath" concludes on a grim note of regret, leaving the audience with a sobering reflection on the impact of awful mishaps on those involved. Although the movie was criticised by some for its dark styles and sluggish pacing, it was mostly admired for its engaging performances, especially from Schwarzenegger, who stepped away from his action-hero stereotype to play a nuanced, mentally complex character. Overall, "Aftermath" presents a poignant and terrible exploration of sorrow, blame, and the spiralling consequences of a single minute's miscalculation.

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