Leave The World Behind (2023) 🎬 →

It had been a while since I sat down at home, alone, to watch a new movie. With a few hours to myself last night, I decided to put on a film I’d bookmarked and see what it had to offer.

The movie of the night was Leave The World Behind (2023).

I hadn’t watched the trailer or come across much about it online before pressing play. I’d likely saved it based on a compelling description and a solid cast lineup.

But— what can I say? I abandoned it halfway through.

The storyline moved at a crawl, but not in the way that lends itself to a slow-burn thriller. The dialogue felt shallow and unconvincing, and the portrayal of "cyber-attack" scenarios left much to be desired. Perhaps the subtle commentary on race relations was too understated to resonate in that moment.

In the end, there was nothing to hold my attention.

So, I hit STOP and switched to a comfort film—a reliable choice I’ve seen before, predictable and uncomplicated. Last Knights (2015) isn’t a great movie; it’s not even a good one. But that’s alright, because it doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is.