Beyond
2017
Original language: English
- drama
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
Holden wakes up from a coma after 12 years and discovers new abilities that propel him into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated digital photography gives sun-washed suburban streets and warm kitchens a bright, polished sheen, while hospital corridors read as cold fluorescent white and night scenes shift into cool blue and teal that make parking lots and bedrooms feel faintly ominous. The camera mostly sticks to conventional coverage, with quick cuts and handheld movement during chases, and the score leans on pulsing electronic beats that swell whenever a new power flickers to life. The vibe is sleek, restless and a little uncanny, suited to a weeknight after dinner or a stretch of background viewing. Pacing is brisk, with cliffhanger reveals and steady escalation. Emotionally it follows a young man rebuilding a life he barely remembers, slowly learning who he can trust while the people around him keep secrets. Intensity is moderate: fights, vehicle chases and some deaths, with bruising but no gore, plus teen romance, brief kissing and tense menace that never turns graphic. It suits teens and young adults, and fans of genre-tinged family drama who want mystery, friendship and plenty of forward momentum.
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