Rating: 
Summary: Not exactly your typical horror movie
Review: I rented 28 days later based on coworkers hype about this
movie. I was a bit disappointed that the movie was so
low budget looking. Also, the movie lacked a lot of the
humor that I expect in these kind of movies. I guess the
movie was suppossed to shock more than entertain, but
that's not why I go to the movies.
Rating: 
Summary: An Unusually deep horror film...
Review: I really loved this movie. I have seen a few negative reviews on here and don't really understand WHY. This was such a great movie! I think that fans of the usual zombie/gore/horror movies such as The Living Dead series, The Evil Dead or any of those more humorous zombie gore-fest films wouldn't entirely like this movie. I think this was a more complex, deep, emotionally charged movie than the movies mentioned. This movie deals with human behavior in times of extreme crisis. This is a horror film for people who want to see something more deep and emotionally stirring than the usual slasher/zombie gore fest type films. I loved it. I guess that's my opinion though.
Rating:
Summary: Strange. Maybe Too Strange...
Review: I'm usually very open to movies that are uniquely filmed. However, 28 Days Later just couldn't keep my attention. I was told by so many people close to me it was a great movie...I think they were pulling my leg.
You're not missing much if you pass this movie by. There are no real talented actors in this flick either that give the movie substance...
Rating: 
Summary: WALKED OUT IN THE THEATER
Review: I saw this in the theater. I walked out right before it actually started moving.I bought the DVD and thought it was okay. Really, it's nothing but rehashing of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD, and RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Mike
Rating:
Summary: An Awesome Thriller
Review: I personally really enjoyed this movie, from the effects, the story, the characters, and the gore. I don't agree that it's the scariest movie since The Exorcist like it says, but it was plenty scary. It's more of a movie that grabs you and then makes your gut wrench watching everything that is going on and the thought of the world being destroyed. It doesn't really shock you and make you jump. Altogether though the movie is great and very much lives up to all the hype it was givin.
Rating:
Summary: Eerie, tense, tragic, emotional....
Review: Wow! I'm a little surprise with the negative reviews here. Myself and those I talked to thought it was a great film. One of the best of last year even. I didn't notice the product placement, but then again it doesn't bother me too much.I'm not from the UK so maybe that's the ticket;) I felt tense all through the film but there were segments where the camera shots allowed a little relief. The audience starts to get comfortable and BAMN in come infected humans! It was a great juxtaposition I thought. The camera was used well. In one scene a man is infected by getting a drop of blood in his eye and the use of the camera as the drop tragically dive-bombs tenses the audience once again, as we wait for what's to come. It wasn't exclusively a zombie film (if anything I'd call it 'psuedo-zombie') but it definately commented on human nature, like that in "Night Of the Living Dead". Since previous zombie films have focused more on the evil of humans than the evil of zombies I thought it made perfect sense for this film to follow that lore with the whole 'world's gonna end' thing. It's a fair call that humans are self-destructive. There weren't any dull moments in the film. I found myself interested in the characters enough to hear them out when there were the few talking scenes that were shown but the film was so fast paced I didn't feel bored or anything. Because the film is in movements I think it remains enjoyable. We have a man by himself, then he finds others, then they seek refuge... Sometimes horror films make the mistake of keeping the film set in one place with one simple storyline for the entire film. I felt that this film allowed for some changes and exploration, while retaining its main themes of evil humans etc. Unlike a lot of end-of-the-world films or horror films this is one that can be read-into. You can analyse the fact that the lead character 'evolves' physically and emotionally throughout the film, and you can analyse the church scene etc. I thought the setting was great. For once the end of the world stuff wasn't filmed in the US. Without the lame patriarchy and with the more naturalistic settings this film was a relief to watch. One warning, though, for those who feel icky easily there's projectile vomitting of blood so if you can't handle the dirtyness close your eyes. I couldn't be happier with this film's release. It's something different on the market, but also stretches its roots to past horror films. I don't think I've seen a more original film that tackles the end of the world idea. I'm going to add that the film was heaps underrated here in Australia (most people never heard of it) and I had no expectations of what the film would be like. I saw a poster and a friend told me it was an end of the world film where people got infected with rage. I didn't see any trailers and felt pretty confronted at the messy start. It was confusing but was meant to be so I got on board pretty quick on what kind of film I'd be watching, thanks to the intro.
Rating: 
Summary: Horrible Horrible Film!!!!!
Review: I just rented this movie because I remembered reviews saying that it was really scary and I LOVE scary movies. Let me tell you, there is NOTHING scary about this movie. I think there was one part when I jumped but that was simply from shock not because I was scared. Everything about this movie was predictable and silly. I knew who would die before they did, I pretty much knew the ending before it came. When it was over, i said to myself "I want the last hour and half of my life back." It was pretty bad. So bad that I had to come down here and see how others were rating it. I was shocked to see the number of good reviews. Perplexing!!! Well, to each their own, but I would have to caution anyone who is thinking of getting this vid. It will be time poorly spent. Just my .02.
Rating: 
Summary: Yeah, it isn't really horror...
Review: but it is still a very good movie. Obviously the moviemakers had a hard time trying to find a good way to market this film, but they just chose the easiest way. There are enough horror elements to trick people into thinking it was a horror movie with the trailers and all, but people shouldn't judge the whole movie on that! Instead, we get an atmospheric movie with a few jumps and enough well-done acting and character development to keep people watching. The beginning of the movie (after the little intro with the stupid activists) has a very secluded and lonely feel to it. There are several minutes of silence with a slight jump with the car alarm. Then there is the feel of danger, insecurity, and weakness after Jim gets rescued when the infected could come at them at any time. And then there are the stupid soldiers..... This movie triumphs with the atmosphere and they give plenty of time to develop the four characters you follow and their relationship with one another. I actually cared for all of them. But why the four stars? Some parts do seem to drag and I was expecting more scares, but there wasn't. Why didn't anything happen when Jim and company were all resting in the open country? There could have definitely been something exciting like infected attacking while they were asleep or something like that. Also, it does feel kind of strange that the soldiers they meet up with all (but one) become rapists and immoral killers in only a month. Despite those downfalls, the movie was still great in its originality, atmosphere, and character development. Great movie! Stupid activists. Stupid soldiers.
Rating:
Summary: ONE STAR FOR THE ATTENTION GETTING DVD CASE
Review: Other than that....uncreative and juvenile. Skip it if you want to be scared or entertained.
Rating:
Summary: NEITHER TERRIBLE, NOR EXCELLENT.
Review: A lot of people felt disappointed after seeing "28 Days Later". The main reasons why that happened are: A).- The film was publicized as "One of the best horror films in recent history". And "28 Days Later" is not a horror movie, actually is a psychological thriller with post-apocalyptic atmosphere. B).- The pace of the movie is rather slow, and probably a lot of people expected a frantic pace in this movie, something in the line of "A Nightmare On Elm Street" or "Child's Play". Once again, the wrong promotion might be responsible of this.
The highlights in "28 Days Later" are the use of dark atmospheres. The concept of human extermination is very interesting, even though is nothing new. The music used in the movie is very good, the use of guitars creates a progressive rock soundtrack in a lot of the tracks. At the end of the day, "28 Days Later" is a very good movie, is not a classic, but neither is a bad movie, as some might say due to the misguided expectations created for wrong publicity from the studio. Once again, "28 Days Later" is not a horror movie, is a thriller, therefore the movie has a slow pace, proper of a thriller.
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