After
After your first, life is never the same.
Overview
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
After is based on the popular Wattpad novel of the same name by Anna Todd, tapping into the online fandom and 'fan fiction' culture. The Hardin Scott character is heavily inspired by Harry Styles of One Direction, which initially fueled the book's and subsequent movie's popularity among a specific demographic.
- The film explores themes of young love, self-discovery, and navigating toxic relationships, which resonate with a young adult audience.
- Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin's performances capture the intensity and emotional volatility of Hardin and Tessa's relationship.
- The movie provides a glimpse into the transition from adolescence to adulthood, portraying the challenges of independence and making choices about one's future.
- It's a relatively easy watch for those looking for a drama centered around relationships.
Fun Facts
- Anna Todd, the author, initially wrote the story on Wattpad using Harry Styles as the main character's inspiration, but had to change the name and details due to copyright reasons once the book gained popularity.
- The movie deviates from the book in some aspects, often simplifying or altering plot points to fit the film's runtime and target audience.
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin is the nephew of actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"After your first, life is never the same."
Français
FR
Title: After - Chapitre 1
"On n'oublie jamais sa première fois"
Español
ES
Title: After: Aquí empieza todo
"Después de la primera vez, nada es igual"
български език
BG
Title: След
"първия път нищо няма да бъде същото"
Dansk
DK
Title:
""
Pусский
RU
Title: После
"«Твоя жизнь не будет прежней»"
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Crew
Reviews
‘After’ is this weird blend of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ meets ‘Riverdale’ but never gets to the dumb fun both those are, nor does it have the sex appeal of those properties (there is a reason he is facing away from the camera on the poster). ‘After’ does not belong in cinemas nationwide; it’s even below Netflix's standards. It’s more of a YouTube original, or even just something to release on the Wattpad site for free. Still, the book’s sequels have been slated for production, so it looks like we’ll be suffering once again in 2020.
- Chris dos Santos
Read Chris' full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-after-from-wattpad-to-the-big-screen-and-god-knows-why
In general, the movie offers an engaging story that captures your attention, although it does have some noticeable plot holes and questionable moments throughout.
The film heavily emphasizes sexual content, centering much of its focus on these aspects, which may not be to everyone's taste.
Overall, the movie isn't terrible, but it's not exceptional either. It falls somewhere in the middle, making it at least somewhat decent and worth watching at least once.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar