Review of On the Beach (1959) by Mike W — 13 Sep 2009
One of the earliest apocalyptic films, despite being over half-a-century old, has a startlingly unique and refreshing viewpoint on nuclear annihilation. Not post-apocalyptic in the ruined wasteland scenario, nor a commentary on the events leading up to such an event. It still remains one of the only films to take place in a place utterly untouched by war, but reeling psychologically from its aftermath.
On the Beach instead deals with the end of the world as a slowly creeping outside influence, utterly terrifying and alien... yet calmly assured. A threat whose nationalistic cause is eerily dealt with through nationalist pride.
Perhaps the best non-documentary analysis of nuclear war.
This review of On the Beach (1959) was written by Mike W on 13 Sep 2009.
On the Beach has generally received positive reviews.
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