Air is a 2015 American science fiction thriller film directed by Christian Cantamessa and written by Chris Pasetto, Christian Cantamessa, and Andrew Rhymer. The film stars Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou, and Sandrine Holt. It tells the story of two custodial workers who struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic future.
The film’s box office performance was mixed. It earned just over $2 million domestically in its opening weekend and ended its run with a total domestic gross of $10 million. Internationally, the film earned around $11 million, for a total worldwide gross of around $21 million.
The film’s budget was estimated at around $20 million, meaning that it failed to make a profit for the studio. However, its performance was respectable for a low-budget film, and it received generally positive reviews from critics.
The film was released in limited theaters on August 14, 2015, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 24, 2015. It was released on digital HD on November 3, 2015. The film’s soundtrack was released on August 7, 2015 by Lakeshore Records.
Critical Reception
Air was generally well-received by critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 73% approval rating based on 48 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating “mixed or average reviews”.
On CinemaScore, audiences gave the film an average grade of “B” on an A+ to F scale. Audiences polled by PostTrak gave it an overall positive score of 66%.
Box Office Performance
Air opened in the United States and Canada on August 14, 2015 in a limited release, playing in 624 theaters. It earned $2.3 million in its opening weekend, finishing in 10th place at the box office. It went on to gross a total of $10 million in the United States and Canada, and $11 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $21 million.
The film’s budget was estimated at $20 million, meaning that it failed to make a profit. However, its performance was respectable for a low-budget film.
Marketing
The film’s marketing campaign consisted of several trailers, posters, and television advertisements. The official trailer was released on July 8, 2015. The film was heavily promoted on social media, and a promotional website was also created.
The film’s soundtrack was released on August 7, 2015 by Lakeshore Records. It featured music from various composers, including John Frizzell, Harry Gregson-Williams, and Brian Tyler.
Conclusion
Air is a 2015 science fiction thriller film starring Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou, and Sandrine Holt. The film earned a total of $21 million worldwide, but failed to make a profit due to its $20 million budget. It received generally positive reviews from critics, and audiences gave it an average grade of “B” on an A+ to F scale.
Despite its lack of box office success, the film was well-received and has since gained a cult following. It is a thought-provoking film that explores themes of survival, hope, and redemption, and is worth watching for fans of science fiction.