Sol_Zhen
Takes his kids to the natatorium every morning.
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I have a few words about 28 Days later after viewing my Region 2 PAL release: Go get your tickets. The preview is this Friday at 10PM in 28 cities.
That’s all.
OK, I’ll elaborate a bit more without giving spoilers or anything concerning the main characters away. I’m sure most of you have seen Trainspotting? Well, same director here, a Mr. Danny Boyle. The film carries the same admirable direction into the horror genre. If you recall the creepy “dead baby on the ceiling” scene from Trainspotting, then I’m sure you’ll agree that Danny can carry off that type of atmosphere and shock.
The good news? It’s not a traditional post-apocalyptic Zombie flick even though it seems to begin that way. By the third act you’ll discover the better news -- it retains the thrills, gore, and visceral excitement that only a Zombie film can make both horrific and fun at the same time.
There is gore, but it’s not as liberal as in exploitation horror cinema. Gore fiends may be a bit let down, but what is there is well done and works. Horror aficionados will notice that several scenes pay homage to several of Romero’s Zombie films. Most noticeably, one scene in a supermarket that is decidedly inspired by Dawn of the Dead. I’m sure it’s intentional and not only did it work in 28 Days Later, but the similarity also made me smile.
The film has been out in the UK for a while now, and I’ve read some viewers complaints about the Zombies, about how they don’t move in a slow and lumbering pace like Romero’s living dead. Well, given the premise of 28 Days Later, their griping is unfounded. Given the premise, these are not traditional Zombies – they’re not living dead, but more dangerous.
As a genre piece, it satisfies. But isn’t as uncomfortable to watch as truly scary horror should be. I was having a great time viewing it. It’s more like American Werewolf in London or Evil Dead scary.
Recommended.
OK, I’ll elaborate a bit more without giving spoilers or anything concerning the main characters away. I’m sure most of you have seen Trainspotting? Well, same director here, a Mr. Danny Boyle. The film carries the same admirable direction into the horror genre. If you recall the creepy “dead baby on the ceiling” scene from Trainspotting, then I’m sure you’ll agree that Danny can carry off that type of atmosphere and shock.
The good news? It’s not a traditional post-apocalyptic Zombie flick even though it seems to begin that way. By the third act you’ll discover the better news -- it retains the thrills, gore, and visceral excitement that only a Zombie film can make both horrific and fun at the same time.
There is gore, but it’s not as liberal as in exploitation horror cinema. Gore fiends may be a bit let down, but what is there is well done and works. Horror aficionados will notice that several scenes pay homage to several of Romero’s Zombie films. Most noticeably, one scene in a supermarket that is decidedly inspired by Dawn of the Dead. I’m sure it’s intentional and not only did it work in 28 Days Later, but the similarity also made me smile.
The film has been out in the UK for a while now, and I’ve read some viewers complaints about the Zombies, about how they don’t move in a slow and lumbering pace like Romero’s living dead. Well, given the premise of 28 Days Later, their griping is unfounded. Given the premise, these are not traditional Zombies – they’re not living dead, but more dangerous.
As a genre piece, it satisfies. But isn’t as uncomfortable to watch as truly scary horror should be. I was having a great time viewing it. It’s more like American Werewolf in London or Evil Dead scary.
Recommended.
