Review of 28 Weeks Later (2007) by Paul R — 09 Dec 2011
When I first found out that someone was attempting to make a sequel of Danny Boyle's amazing Brit zombie flick 28 Days Later I was prepared for an utter disaster but 28 Weeks later is a pretty solid sequel picking up the original story line 28 weeks after the initial infection.
In a deserted London, the Military are tasked with re-housing 15,000 civilians into a secure compound so they can begin rebuilding their lives. We follow Robert Carlyle's Don and his children Andy & Tammy as they settle into their new home.
The calm soon turns to panic, blood drenched carnage as another outbreak threatens the lives of everyone. As the military loses control and make increasingly more difficult and ultimately poorer decisions the film picks up even more pace adding a nice element of human failings and moral choices.
The camera work and direction really adds to the panic and terror as our eyes dart from shot to shot. This film is gripping, fast paced and packed with relentless zombie terror with some great edge-of-your-seat moments.
Admittedly it doesn't have the intimacy and originality of the first film but it still hits the mark as a stylish, action saturated zombie gore fest that takes pride and place next to the original as a great compliment to the superb first serving.
This review of 28 Weeks Later (2007) was written by Paul R on 09 Dec 2011.
28 Weeks Later has generally received positive reviews.
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