Half-Life

Greg Araki constructs a narrative on the contrast between two scales: the fragile microcosm of a family and a looming apocalypse. He relies on muted, almost tactile sensations and an anxious soundtrack to explore the feeling of loss and disorientation.

What lingers after viewing is a slow, melancholic drama where science fiction serves as a metaphor for the characters' inner states, not a spectacle. The film leaves a viscous sense of anxiety and a question about what collapses faster—the planet or human connections. — MovieFinder Editorial