Review of 28 Days Later (2002) by Spangle — 23 Jun 2016
28 Days Later is bloody brilliant. Decidedly British and early 2000s in its look, director Danny Boyle once more conjures up a film that equal parts disorienting, unsettling, and horrifying. Honestly, it reminds me a lot of Trainspotting in the sheer terror it can create and the general atmosphere of hopelessness.
Some call this an astute political allegory, but if the only element of that is that scientific experimentation will eventually bite us in the ass and lead to the demise of us all, then it is hardly profound.
Despite that, it is an undeniably smartly crafted sci-fi horror film. Really, the film has far more to say on the front that nobody can be trusted in times of danger, especially those entrusted to protect you.
With fantastic zombie design and fantastic pacing, 28 Days Later is a thoroughly scary and unsettling horror film that packs a punch emotionally and will leave you entirely on edge.
This review of 28 Days Later (2002) was written by Spangle on 23 Jun 2016.
28 Days Later has generally received very positive reviews.
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