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Mayday 2019

During a flight from Los Angeles to London, unexplained power failures and the subsequent disappearance of passengers create a terrifying situation. An Air Marshal, played by Michael Pare, must investigate the strange occurrences and protect the remaining passengers as he tries to uncover the source of the escalating danger onboard.

During a flight from Los Angeles to London, unexplained power failures and the subsequent disappearance of passengers create a terrifying situation. An Air Marshal, played by Michael Pare, must investigate the strange occurrences and protect the remaining passengers as he tries to uncover the source of the escalating danger onboard.

Does Mayday have end credit scenes?

No!

Mayday does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Ratings and Reviews for Mayday

See how Mayday is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Mayday stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

27

Mayday is overwhelmingly deficient in its core filmmaking domains, delivering a disjointed narrative supported by substandard technical execution. Reviews consistently highlight incompetent direction, amateurish performances, and a plot riddled with holes that strain plausibility. While a minority note occasional campy amusement, the prevailing sentiment underscores a lack of coherence and craft. Consequently, the film offers minimal artistic merit and limited appeal beyond brief, ironic viewing.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Mayday

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Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of art and craft, the film suffers from rudimentary direction and erratic cinematography. Critics describe the camera work as a mess and note the absence of basic sound design elements such as Foley. Production design appears unpolished, and editing fails to smooth narrative gaps. The overall technical competence is judged as severely lacking, resulting in a low craftsmanship rating.

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Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers overwhelmingly condemn the acting as some of the worst encountered. Performances are labeled as rehearsed, overacted, and devoid of nuance, with little character depth or believable chemistry. The dialogue is described as laughably bad, reinforcing the perception of flat, unengaging portrayals. This pervasive criticism drives a very low character score.

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Echo Score

Story & Flow

Regarding story and flow, the plot is repeatedly called incoherent and filled with glaring holes. Narrative logic collapses when characters undertake implausible actions without explanation. Critics note a lack of pacing discipline and originality, describing the script as far‑fetched and hastily assembled. While a few find ironic enjoyment in its absurdity, the fundamental storytelling deficiencies keep the score in the low range.

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Echo Score

Sensory Experience

The sensory experience receives criticism for weak sound design, notably the missing Foley effects that undermine realism. Visual style is portrayed as inconsistent, with camera work described as chaotic. The soundtrack receives a single positive nod for a closing song, but overall auditory and visual cohesion are judged inadequate. These shortcomings justify a modest sensory rating.

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Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch factor is mixed; many deem the film a waste of time, yet a subset praise its unintended comedy, labeling it a "so bad it's good" experience. The ironic amusement can encourage repeat viewings for novelty, though the majority view suggests limited lasting appeal. This ambivalence results in a moderate rewatch score, higher than other aspects but still below average.

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Mayday Themes and Keywords

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Mayday Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Mayday across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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