Recent critic reviews for Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic adaptation of Peter Heller’s novel, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, have landed in the mixed-to-negative range following the embargo lift on August 25. The Tomatometer currently sits in the low-to-mid 40s based on roughly 40–60 reviews, with praise centered on striking visuals, atmospheric production design, and strong lead performances, while criticism focuses on a familiar story, uneven pacing, underdeveloped emotional core, and failure to fully capture the source material’s introspective voice. This positions the film among Scott’s weaker-reviewed projects of the decade. With wide theatrical release arriving August 28, additional reviews could still shift the certified score slightly before it stabilizes.