28 weeks later
One word:
Gorefest.
Ok, actually I’m going to have to expand on that.
FUCKING GOREFEST!
That better?
For those who haven’t figured it out, I’m talking about the sequel to 28 days later. It’s not as good as the original because by now we are used to the superfast zombies and this film continues in that vein. Theres also an underlying political message that’s writ large in very broad strokes that made me turn off the brain and try to ignore whatever the director was trying to put across.
But the first 15 minutes are worth the price of admission alone.
After that we’re into plot and exposition territory - but not too much as its not long before all hell breaks loose again. The gory scenes are incredibly visceral - especially sitting five rows from the front. One scene about half an hour in had me hiding behind my hands, but that couldn’t block out John Murphy’s score. ‘In a Heartbeat’ thrums mercilessly thoughout, getting deep into your blood.
It is (as with the original) filmed digitally and the jump-cuts and slashes can be almost headache inducing on a big screen.
There are a couple of ‘what the…’ moments that lie like huge gaping holes in the plot, but soon enough someone is ripped to pieces by ravening hordes of the enRAGEd so you forget about it. The cast is fairly unknown - the exceptions being Harold Perrineau (Micheal from ‘Lost’) and Robert Carlysle - but strong enough for it. The yanks aren’t overpowering and the kids are good without being cloying. London is once again amazing - and you are left wondering how the hell they managed to film so many landmarks completely deserted?
Overall pretty enjoyable - turn off your brain, ignore the political shit and enjoy the gore.
Can’t wait to see this one. Super-fast zombies kick ass.
Comment by Brian — May 16, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
Tis pretty good alright Brian. When does it get released stateside?
Comment by elimare — May 19, 2007 @ 8:14 am