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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: This is the latest film from 'Trainspotting' Danny Boyle and his production team. Whilst it doesn't achieve the same kind of originality (or, it should be noted, the same level of hysteria and notoriety from the British press) it remains a solid and genuinely frightening film. The film essentially focuses on one main character, as he and others try (often in vain) to avoid being infected with a highly contagious disease known as 'Rage'. Perhaps the most poignant aspect of this film is the way in which the virus reaches epidemic proportions, and with the (supposed) threat of small pox, and particularly with the recent outbreak of SARS, the message seems even more relevant. All this aside, I would recommend this to anyone for the great acting and edge of your seat tension, especially when you realise the motives of the army towards the end.Oh, and the deserted London scenes were not filmed digitally, the crew actually started filming as soon as the sun came up, and used strategically placed young ladies to attract drivers and stop them driving through shot! I kid you not!
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Summary: A postmodern masterpiece
Review: Ok Mongo (aka Alice) from Borders - The obvious product placement in this film is clearly a representation of how our culture is so saturated with brands that you can't even escape them when the world is ending and corporate identity no longer means anything. The film is filmed on Mini DV and the branding only adds to the reality aspect of it (one of the many reasons its so scary). The characters are shallow - but it is danny boyle. and the acting is terrible - although it seems somehow deliberate in a mulholland drive kind of way. But what a film! They really don't make 'em like this anymore (except they just did by making this). At least worth seeing.
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Summary: A frightening glimpse of what could so easily happen.
Review: A laboratory is attacked by liberal hippies wishing to free test monkeys..a deadly virus is unleashed into the city of London.
Premise sound familiar? Prepare to be astounded. 28 Days Later is a stunning piece of cinema. The world is turned upside down, the characters are faced with a horrifying reality, to tell you what happens would be to spoil a truly original and innovative movie. Raising questions about the true natural condition of man, as well as containing a good old fashioned road trip, there is really nothing I could fault this film on. The acting is superb, Cillian Murphy (Disco Pigs) a bright new Irish talent shines as Jim and familiar face Brendan Gleeson (Gangs of New York, The General) is fantastic as the father figure. Miss this and miss out.
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Summary: One of the best Films at Sundance
Review: This Movie is a real "Jumper." I have to admit it's not the most original flick but it seems to be more of a movie made to pay homage to zombie movies. It is the best zombie movie to date! Two things make this movie good: 1. It makes you jump!
2. Danny Boyle shot it with the Cannon XL1s and it was filmed with mini DV tapes. Considering the canvas this was painted on - this movie is awesome!
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Summary: absolutely terrible
Review: I've only given this one star because it looks good but it really was terrible. I too have seen Silence of the Lambs, and was even more scared by Hannibal which i thought was vastly under-rated. Given the money that was obviously poured down the drain to make this I was appauled by its blatant product placement and the worst acting I think I've ever seen in a film. Ignore the critics. Go see Red Dragon. Far superior.
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Summary: Unoriginal but totally terrifying film!
Review: I am usually not a person that is easy to scare, but this film terrified me to the very core of my soul. I have seen Silence of the Lambs, Donny Darko, Exorcist, etc, and none of them have ever given me nightmares. I literally wake up in the middle of the night with terrible images from this film in my head. It also has some truly amazing effects, in that there is this superb shot of the whole of London empty and silent, which is unsettling. On the negative side, if you've ever read John Wyndhams opus, "Day of the Triffids", you will laugh at some of the plagiarisms in this film. Also the ending, although original, is a little disappointing. Overall you will walk out of the cinema feeling shocked.
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Summary: Not particularly scary, but does make you jump
Review: Hi Americans,
I have seen this movie in the UK and i must say, it is worth a watch if you like a good psychological thriller. It does have its scary moments and first person camera activity does put you in the picture very well. Special effects are nothing special, but make up is superb. Imagine being in a deserted city, with only cannibals left. Awesome to see at the cimema, wouldn't recommend buying it when it comes out on dvd. One of those films that once you've seen it, you won't need to see it again.
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Summary: Fooking Awesome
Review: This movie is rocked plain and simple. If your a fan of Zombie movies then you should check this one out for sure.
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Summary: Scariest Movie for 20 Years
Review: From Danny Boyle, famous for directing Ewan McGregor in "Trainspotting" and infamous for his poor film adaption of "The Beach", we have the scariest movie that I have seen in twenty years. The film begins near London, when a group of animal activists break into a secure animal laboratory. Against the advice of a very British looking laboratory technician, one of the activists releases an ape from a cage. When the laboratory technician desperately tries to smash in the brains of the activist, for the protection of everybody else, you know that there is something very seriously wrong. Filmed digitally, there are several minutes of wonderful footage as the hero of the movie, dressed in a hospital gown, walks the deserted streets of London, even passing close to the Houses of Parliament. For the early part of the movie, you wonder where the residents of London have gone, and there is this mild horror, slowly growing in the pit of your stomached as you begin to see the extent of the devastation - or rather, depopulation. I don't want to go into detail about the plot, because I want you to have the chance to enjoy this movie without preconceptions. This is both Horror and Thriller, but don't let friends or web-sites make you believe that this movie fits into an existing sub-genre. This film is not like one of THOSE kind of movies. It is far closer to Wyndham's "Day of the Triffids" than to anything by George A. Romero. I saw this movie in Glasgow in October 2002. Apparently I jumped in my seat several times, and I can tell you that the audience atmosphere during and immediately after this movie was tangible. There were lumps in a lot of throats. Not to be missed - and definitely to be kept out of the reach of the children.
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Summary: First of its kind... in a while
Review: Great movie. Disturbing. Gets you thinking. Would recommend it to everybody. It has the feel of a low budget movie, but it doesn't take away from it. Gleeson and the rest of the cast are brilliant, inlcuding all the hundreds of zombies. Well worth a watch.
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