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Introduction
Air is a 2015 American post-apocalyptic film directed by Christian Cantamessa and starring Norman Reedus and Djimon Hounsou. The film takes place in a future where the air has become toxic due to a chemical warfare and two engineers, played by Reedus and Hounsou, are responsible for maintaining a cryogenic sleep chamber containing the last remaining humans.
Plot
The film begins with a montage of news footage reporting on the world’s deteriorating air quality and the subsequent development of a cryogenic sleep chamber as a last resort for human survival. The two engineers, Bauer and Cartwright, are shown waking up from their own sleep chambers to begin their shift of monitoring and maintaining the cryogenic chamber.
As the two engineers go about their routine tasks, they discover that the cryogenic chamber has malfunctioned and one of the sleep chambers has failed. They wake up the occupant, a woman named Abby, and attempt to fix the problem. However, they soon realize that the malfunction was not an accident and that someone on the outside is trying to kill the remaining humans.
As Bauer and Cartwright work to find a solution, tensions rise between the two as they begin to question each other’s motives and loyalty. Meanwhile, Abby becomes increasingly suspicious of the two engineers and their true intentions.
Cast
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The film stars Norman Reedus as Bauer, one of the two engineers responsible for maintaining the cryogenic chamber. Djimon Hounsou plays Cartwright, the other engineer. The only other major character is Abby, played by Sandrine Holt.
Themes
Air explores themes of isolation, survival, and the ethics of human experimentation. The film asks questions about what it means to be human and what lengths we would go to in order to ensure our survival. It also brings up questions about the morality of cryogenic sleep and the idea of playing God with human life.
Reception
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The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Reedus and Hounsou but criticizing the slow pacing and lack of action. It currently holds a 21% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Conclusion
Air is a thought-provoking film that raises important questions about human nature and our desire for survival. While it may not be for everyone, it is worth watching for the performances of Reedus and Hounsou alone.
