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Summary: Beautiful, wonderful...ohhhh, love.
Review: Okay, first off, I would like to say that I was expecting a movie that was "Scary as hell" as the ads promised. I saw it, and was very sad, very sad indeed. The only part that made me jump was the car alarm in the beginning. Oh, and this movie is NOT a bout "monkey's infested with rage from watching vioelent television" as some people seem to think, no names mentioned. But anyway, the filming is wonderful, some of the best I have seen in a movie since "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." The score was great as well, with refrences to Grandaddy in the grocery scene. I must say that I was disappointed at first, because it really was not all that scary at all. But after seeing it, I thought about it more and more, until I realized what a beautiful and interesting film this is. Instead of looking at it from a "horror/survival" film, think of it as a sort of documentry about people and adapting to the situation they are in. For instance (watch out, spoilers!) when Jim is sent out to be executed, and then escapes and goes ninja crazy on all the army guys, he was turning a siuation where they had all the conrol, in to one where he provoked fear, and over all prevailed. I think that they could have done more with the whole "mansion" concept at the end and gone sort of "Resident Evil" with it, but I guess that's what we were all expecting. And I do agree with the people that said there were not any zombies in the film, becasue technically there wasn't. Yeah, but I really do love this movie, I really do. It's great, if you have not seen it, rent it, don't buy it. But if you have (like my-self) buy it, and you might appreciate it more if you think about it on a phylisophical level, it is really thought provoking, much like "the Matrix."
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Summary: This is a great movie thats sometimes scary always creepy
Review: Listen up folks this is a great movie its not the scariest movie ever made but their are alot of those (wow, i didnt expect that to jump out moments) What sets this movie apart from most scary movies out today is theirs no 30 year old actress playing an 18 year old running through the woods trying to convince the audience that she's scared that never works for me ,i like creepy stuff that may actually make you think I liked The Ring, The sixth sence,The Others, I like movies like that if you do to,and you enjoy something diffrent check this out you will definately keep it for your collection..Again this is actually a good movie that happens to be somewhat scary,but always creepy!
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Summary: Fun, Frightening, and Thought Provoking
Review: I enjoyed this movie in the theaters and even more on DVD where one can take the time to think about the many different themes portrayed in this film (whether intended or not, I do not know). Danny Boyle's vision is more than a reminiscent film on previos zombie horror flicks, but instead a thouhtful film dealing with human emotions, struggels, spirit, and ideals.Even the villians, the Major and his "boys" are seen as people trying to -though morally wrong- survive with a country that has gone to hell. The major is even portrayed with a solemness that is thought provoking - how does one instill hope in a people who have lost it? He takes the wrong path as demonstarted in the film by basing everything in the material world (hence killing his metaphysical sergeant). But what makes this film so strong as to build suspence is the way he crafts the story with the main characters. We actually begin to feel their plight and want them to succeed. We just don't want them to live, but begin again and if needed begin civilization again (fornuately they don't need to). All the acting is great as all the characters are rivitingly portrayed. The developing love story between Jim and Saleena is real and very human. The character Frank is the most enjoyable and Hanna brings about the innocence that is lost. Finally, the film, because we do care, is intense. Who will die and who will live? Will anyone live? Is life even worth living? These very human questions are silently asked as our charcters fight to survive. This is a true horror film that asks fundamental questions about the human species. One reviewer dislikes the films shooting. I think the cinematography was purposely shot with this quality level (though that may not change is likeness or dislikeness.) It brings about a surreal quality that I assert is need for this film to work. Also, the sountrack is outstanding! The music is at times reflective and inrospective. It has moments of being upbeat. The arrangment of some old Christian songs are just simply fantastic.
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Summary: A Real Disappointment...
Review: This movie was terrible. Ugly cinematography, bad direction, poor storyline and run of the mill FX. If you want to see something in the same vein, although much better, try 1971's "The Omega Man", starring Charlton Heston.
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Summary: Great Thriller/horror movie.....
Review: This movie was a great example of why I hate 99% of American made horror/thrillers. This movie owes a great debt to many zombie movies from the past half century but they've taken what worked the best of these from the past and improved things and boy when this gets going its nonstop action and is really scarey, well directed, quirky and very different than most [stuff] from AMERICAN DIRECTORS. Mostly plain looking, above average NOBODY actors that can actually act, I left the movie theater feeling I'd seen something different for a change and this was disturbing to say the least, well worth including in my horror collection.
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Summary: Horror no, Interesting no, waste of money Yes
Review: I watched this movie thinking that it was really freakin scary. Wrong. Some parts may be somewhat startling but not at all scary. In this movie as the suspense would be building up there would be some stupid joke or they would cut to another, more quiet scene. The plot in this movie is not bad, and neither is the acting, but the actual story line was a waste of time. Along with poor cinematography and crummy picture quality made it a real waste. I can't believe i wasted money on seeing this movie.
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Summary: Well...
Review: Really good movie. The acting by the entire cast is phenomenal. The cinematography (digital) is some of the best I have ever seen. The script is strong dialogue wise although it completely ripped off scenes from other movies (i.e. dawn of the dead and day of the dead). What made the film for me though no matter what bad things I could say about it is the three central characters are so likeable, we care about them so much that movie works...Easily. This is one of those films where the cast really carries it all the way through. Boyle really lucked out in that respect. There are indeed a few suspenseful scares though regardless of what the other reviewers might say...And I have seen quite a few scary movies. Not sure how I feel about the ending yet but overall this is a highly entertaining film worth a rental.
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Summary: This is a Thriller, not a Horror Movie!
Review: Just watched this movie last night and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be more of a zombie horror flick, but really it was about the end of the world and finding out how to survive. It wasn't scary to me at all as some other reviewers claim, but it was very interesting and intense. It is slow in some parts, but never boring. I like how they make the infected people quick and decisive, rather than slow and lumbering. 28 Days wasn't as gory as expected either, but it had it's moments. If you want to see a good thriller that poses a realistic way the world could end, check out 28 Days Later.
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Summary: This movie is awful!!
Review: This is an absolutely pathetic movie that is neither scary or interesting. The characters are boring and they leave you at the end of the movie hoping they get killed. It is such a low-budget movie that its no wonder it only lasted in the movie theaters for a few weeks. That should tell you all you need to know about it. The actions of the main characters in the movie make no sense at all. I'm upset that I even wasted the $4.00 to rent this piece of crap.
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Summary: Great film, but.....
Review: While I truly love this movie and realize it is a "lower" budget apocalyptic drama I am still distressed by the FACT that most of the scenes were torn from George A. Romero's films!!! If you have seen "Dawn of the Dead" or "Day of the Dead", you have seen most of this film! Granted, this is a very entertaining movie...but most of the scenes (Shopping Scene, Soldiers, Ruthless Woman, and most of the soundtrack...etc) feels very stolen from the aforementioned films. Realize, I really enjoyed 28 Days Later. At the same time I wished I could not predict what would happen next! All in all, this is a great "Drama" (read-not a "Horror" film. Sorry guys, you're not getting laid with this one. Excellent film, but not terrifying). If you haven't seen Romero's films its a 5-STAR extravaganza...if you have, you'll wonder why he wasn't credited. Still, highly recommended
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