Was The Movie Aftermath Based On A True Story
Aftermath is a 2017 American drama film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Javier Gullón. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, and Martin Donovan. It tells the story of a construction worker whose wife and daughter are killed in a mid-air collision between two planes.
Is Aftermath Based On A True Story?
Aftermath is not based on a true story, but it is inspired by the 2002 Überlingen mid-air collision that occurred between a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev Tu-154 and a DHL Boeing 757 cargo plane. The collision killed all 71 people on board both planes.
In the film, Schwarzenegger plays Roman Melnyk, a construction worker who loses his wife and daughter in a plane crash. The crash is caused by an air traffic controller's mistake, which leads Roman to seek revenge against the controller and his family.
The Inspiration Behind Aftermath
The writer of Aftermath, Javier Gullón, was inspired by the 2002 Überlingen mid-air collision. Gullón wanted to explore the emotional aftermath of a tragedy and the concept of revenge.
In an interview with Screen Daily, Gullón said, "I started thinking about the people who caused the accident and what happens to them. I also thought about what happens when you take justice into your own hands. It's not a matter of good and evil, it's a matter of what you do when you're pushed to the limit."
The Making Of Aftermath
The film was shot in Columbus, Ohio, and premiered at the 2017 Arnold Sports Festival. Schwarzenegger, who is also a producer on the film, said, "I am very proud of Aftermath. It is a movie that I love and that I believe audiences will love as well."
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Schwarzenegger's performance and the film's emotional depth, while others criticized its slow pacing and lack of action.
Conclusion
Aftermath is a fictional story inspired by a real-life tragedy. While the film is not based on a true story, it explores the emotional aftermath of a tragedy and the concept of revenge. The film received mixed reviews, but Schwarzenegger's performance and the film's emotional depth were praised.