Air is a 2015 American post-apocalyptic action thriller film directed by Christian Cantamessa and produced by David Lancaster. The film stars Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou, and Sandrine Holt. The story revolves around two custodians of a cryogenic facility who become stranded in the facility after a major disaster.
Norman Reedus
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Norman Reedus plays the role of Carter in Air. He is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Daryl Dixon in the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead. Reedus has also appeared in several films such as Blade II, American Gangster, and The Boondock Saints.
Djimon Hounsou
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Djimon Hounsou plays the role of Bauer in Air. He is a Beninese-American actor and model. Hounsou is best known for his roles in films such as Gladiator, Blood Diamond, and Guardians of the Galaxy. He has been nominated for two Academy Awards.
Sandrine Holt
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Sandrine Holt plays the role of Abby in Air. She is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films such as Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Underworld: Awakening, and Terminator Genisys. Holt has also appeared in several television shows such as 24, The L Word, and House of Cards.
Christian Cantamessa
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Christian Cantamessa is the director of Air. He is an Italian video game designer, writer, and director. Cantamessa is best known for his work on the video games Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Air is his feature film directorial debut.
David Lancaster
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David Lancaster is the producer of Air. He is an American film producer known for his work on films such as Nightcrawler, Whiplash, and Drive. Lancaster has also produced several television shows such as The Big C, The Good Doctor, and Sneaky Pete.
Plot
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The film is set in the aftermath of a global catastrophe that has rendered the air unbreathable. The only survivors are a group of cryogenically frozen individuals who are being kept in a facility. Two custodians, Carter and Bauer, are responsible for maintaining the facility and taking care of the frozen individuals. However, when a malfunction occurs, they become trapped in the facility and must find a way to survive.
Production
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The film was produced by David Lancaster and directed by Christian Cantamessa. The screenplay was written by Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto. The film was shot in Serbia in 2014 over a period of 20 days.
Release
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Air was released on August 14, 2015, in the United States. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 6, 2015. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office failure.
Reception
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Air received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 33% based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6/10. The site’s critical consensus reads, “Air has an intriguing premise and talented cast, but this sci-fi thriller’s failure to boldly go anywhere interesting is a failure to launch that will leave audiences stranded in boredom.”
Box office
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The film was a box office failure, grossing only $1.7 million against a budget of $5 million.
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Learn about the cast of the 2015 post-apocalyptic action thriller film Air, which stars Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou, and Sandrine Holt.
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