Leave the World Behind movie review: Lofty ideas are undermined by a leisurely pace in director Sam Esmail's speculative thriller, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali.
Former President Barack Obama is facing criticism over a film he consulted on, Leave the World Behind, produced by his company, Higher Ground. | Hollywood
Elon Musk s criticism of a Tesla scene in Netflix s Leave the World Behind stirred online banter as the post-apocalyptic thriller soared to the platform s top spot. The film, depicting a society crumbling amid technological collapse, faced mixed reviews despite its popularity. Musk s remark, addressing an alleged plot flaw, drew ridicule from viewers. Alongside, Family Switch, a body-swap comedy, added its own controversy, featuring an uncomfortable moment. Both films, despite diverse receptions, are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
“Leave the World Behind” began as a best-selling book and is now Netflix’s latest thriller, starring Julia Roberts. Find out how the ending is different.