Hereafter (2010)

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Three people — a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy — are touched by death in different ways.

Film Overview
"Hereafter" is an interesting supernatural drama movie directed by Clint Eastwood, launched in 2010. It was composed by Peter Morgan. The movie checks out themes of mortality and death through linking stories of three central characters from various parts of the world: George Lonegan (Matt Damon), Marie Lelay (Cecile de France), and Marcus (Frankie/George McLaren).

Character Introduction
George, a previous psychic from San Francisco, has actually abandoned his career due to the burdensome impacts of his 'present' - a capability to communicate with the dead. He discovers solace in a singular lifestyle, operating in a factory and refusing to carry out readings.

Marie Lelay is a French reporter who experiences a near-death occurrence during a tsunami while on holiday. This near-death experience modifications her life entirely, causing her to become taken in by her experience and the principle of death.

Marcus and Jason equal twin brothers living in London. When Jason all of a sudden passes away, Marcus is left bereft and alone, his world shattered. He begins an obsessive quest to get in touch with his sibling in the afterlife.

Main Plot
After her near-death experience, Marie discovers her understanding of truth changed, making her task near-impossible to do. Her obsession with her experience leads her to write a book about the science and approach of the afterlife, which her companies are hesitant to release. Nevertheless, she races to find more info about what she has experienced.

Marcus, haunted by his brother's absence, visits a number of psychics in an effort to get in touch with Jason. None satisfy him up until he comes across George's old site and decides to take a trip to San Francisco to fulfill him.

Meanwhile, George is having problem with his abilities, particularly after an uncomfortable encounter with a female desperate to interact with her departed daughter. Finding uncommon convenience in a cooking class, he strikes a connection with a female called Melanie (Bryce Dallas Howard). Their budding relationship ultimately stops working when George unwillingly does a reading for her, exposing a terrible past.

Meeting of the Characters
Through diverse circumstances, the courses of these three protagonists intersect at the London Book Fair. George is urged by his bro (Jay Mohr) to go back to psychic work and is continuing to handle his capabilities. Marie is promoting her new book on the afterlife. Marcus, still looking for responses, finally satisfies George.

Throughout the conference, George is able to link Marcus with his deceased twin, providing some comfort to Marcus. In another connection, he confirms Marie's experiences throughout her near-death occurrence, backing her conviction.

Conclusion
"Hereafter" draws to a close with a sense of approval and understanding of the hereafter, joining the characters in a shared experience. George discovers kinship with Marie, and together they explore the capacity of their life, ending the movie on an enthusiastic note. Marcus, whilst still grieving, finds solvable development of his own towards healing. The film sculpts a careful tale around mortality, perfectly combining truth and supernatural aspects.

Top Cast

  • Matt Damon (small)
    Matt Damon
    George Lonegan
  • Cécile de France (small)
    Cécile de France
    Marie Lelay
  • Bryce Dallas Howard (small)
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    Melanie
  • Thierry Neuvic (small)
    Thierry Neuvic
    Didier
  • Cyndi Mayo Davis (small)
    Cyndi Mayo Davis
    Island Hotel Clerk
  • Lisa Griffiths
    Stall Owner
  • Jessica Griffiths (small)
    Jessica Griffiths
    Island Girl
  • Ferguson Reid (small)
    Ferguson Reid
    Rescuer
  • Derek Sakakura (small)
    Derek Sakakura
    Rescuer
  • George McLaren
    Markus/Jason
  • Frankie McLaren
    Markus/Jason