Complex sentence: Upon release, "After Earth" was critically panned by film critics, with many criticizing the melodramatic acting, the writing as well as the story telling, yet, the film received praise for its action sequences, effects, stunts and soundtrack.
Split into simpler sentences: Upon release, "After Earth" was panned by film critics; its acting was criticized as melodramatic, and the writing and storytelling were also singled out for criticism. However, the film received praise for its action sequences, effects, stunts and soundtrack.