28 semaines plus tard

I just finished watching, one night after watching 28 Days Later. This movie is watchable, but it's not as good as the original

The movie uses the same sort of filming techniques that we see in the original, which I like. The low quality camera gives the film a gritty look and feel, and the effect is that the horrific events that occur seem more real and, thus, hard-hitting. The opening sequence involving the group in the cabin is well-done. Jeremy Renner gives a good performance

That said - the movie unfortunately fails to match up to the original for several reasons. The biggest flaw in this movie is that nobody outside of Jeremy Renner's character is likable. The plot is set in motion when 2 kids make a very dumb decision to go outside of the secured area to visit their former home. The 2 kids are, basically, responsible for the deaths of so many people. And that detail lingered with me throughout the whole movie, making the 2 kids unlikable and very hard to pull for. I wasn't interested in their survival in this movie

I also didn't like the inclusion of Americans in this film. I feel that the first movie got some charm for being entirely British.

Lastly , the final act in this movie is unsatisfying, particularly with a a found-footage-esque part.

6.5/10.

'28 Weeks Later (2007)' expands on the first film in a surprisingly natural way, even if it answers a nicely ambiguous question which that superior picture purposely left hanging. It's a relatively consistent-feeling affair, even if it never captures the isolation or relentless fury of its predecessor. It does get a bit 'been there, done that' when the plot kicks in simply because of where it starts and where it ends up, though it does take a number of risks and isn't afraid to be pretty grisly, either. It's also a fairly distinct experience in its own right, one that's enjoyable throughout. 7/10.

The deadly virus has decimated the city of London, exception a little zone where live people no-infected. The US army controls the city and is repopulating with good people. A family formed by a father named Don(Robert Carlyle) and sons, Tammy(Imagen Poots)and Andy(Mckintosh)are reunited .But one of them spreads the epidemic, the rage virus outbreaks and re-ignites the infection infiltrating in the secured zone , causing wreak havoc and death .Those exposed cruel biting suffer a complete transformation turning into meat-eating sickos. The sons escape and are helped by a soldier(Jeremy Renner) and a military doctor(Rose Byrne).The military take on zombies and the survivors are surrounded , facing the world destruction by deadly epidemic.

This moving film contains chills, thrills, horror and lots of blood and gore.The flesh-eating mutants appearance deliver the goods plenty of screams, shocks and tension.The horror moments are compactly made and fast moving .The make-up assistant create a truly frightening zombie cannibals. Terrifying and astonishing frames about apocalyptic events with deserted streets, and creepy mood at London without people totally uninhabited , similarly to classics movies, such as ¨Quatermas and pit, Omega man and Lifeforce¨. I think this movie is better than previous original, because packs more action and more breathtaking images. Casting is frankly well, along with distinguished players, Robert Carlyle, Catherine McCormack, Rose Byrne, Harold Perrineau, appear young promises,as Imagen Poots and Mckintosh.Nice cinematography , using steadycam and photographed in videotape by Enrique Chediak. Atmospheric and haunting musical score by John Murphy ,composed in the same style from '28 days later'by Danny Boyle(also producer along with Alex Garland) . The flick is surprisingly realized with startling visual style by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo(Intacto). Rating : Better than average, this horror story will leave you stunned.

28 Weeks Later kicks off with one of the greatest opening scenes in horror history-raw, terrifying, and unforgettable. The farmhouse escape sets an impossible standard, with tension so thick it practically crushes you. Unfortunately, the rest of the film struggles to live up to that masterful beginning.

The biggest problem lies in the characters. Too many of them are unlikable, making it hard to stay invested in their survival. Emotional weight is replaced with frustration, and the human drama feels weaker compared to 28 Days Later. Even worse, the military's decision-making ranges from questionable to downright idiotic, undermining the film's realism and turning scenes that should feel terrifying into ones that feel frustrating.

That said, the movie does have its strengths. The infected remain terrifying, the action is visceral, and the bleak atmosphere still works. But the brilliance of the opening only highlights how uneven the rest of the story becomes.

For me, it's a 6/10: worth watching for the iconic opening and some chilling sequences, but overall dragged down by poor character work and head-scratching decisions that prevent it from reaching the heights of its predecessor.

A sequel to 28 days later and you don't need to watch it to understand this one. The infection has died off and the UK population has been reduced to a few, being backed by US forces living on the Isle of dogs in London. We follow one family haunted by what they saw in the outbreak, some of these demons return. You rarely see the aftermath of an apocalypse with this interesting premise and conflicted characters it really starts well. But once the inevitable returns so does the usual clichés in this genre.