28 Weeks Later

[Pain]

everyone else says it's not horror it's just gory

The same could be said about many recent flicks. I wouldn't worry though, just enjoy the movie (or not as the case may be)

[RottenHunger]

like what?

[humaninacan]

just saw it last night. i really enjoyed it but i think it had no story line. i also found robert turning up at the end of the film highly unrealistic. i loved the first 15 min of this film it was freaken brilliant. i think the shakey long lense camera work relied to much on sound fx. but hey i cant dog this film its a great new zombie film and the best in a couple of years. go see it. for me 28 days later was a bit better but only just.

[zombiekilling101]

oh yeah I forgot. I really didnt like the ultra shakey camera during the beginning and some other scenes.. way to much shake. I know they wanted it to seem more hectic but jeesh.

[Bad Zombie Night]

why?:evil:

The effect in itself was great, but it's almost impossible for a
helicopter pilot to fly a helicopter at that pitch, so close to the ground, for
that long... The infected were being slashed by the helicopter's blade about 3
to 5 feet from the ground... I could see if this film was about a helicopter
pilot with phenomenal skills.

[zombiekilling101]

The effect in itself was great, but it's almost impossible for a
helicopter pilot to fly a helicopter at that pitch, so close to the ground, for
that long... The infected were being slashed by the helicopter's blade about 3
to 5 feet from the ground... I could see if this film was about a helicopter
pilot with phenomenal skills.

but you have to remember that he did run the programs in the matrix 2.....;-)

[DoctorFunkenstein]

Plus who knows what kind of skills he picked up after his plane crashed on that weird island...

Man I can't stop thinking about this film. I'm torn between my likes and dislikes of it.

Wanna know what would have been better than those snipers? Mk-19 grenades launchers >=)

[hardcharger]

Awsome movie!!! One of my new favourite Zed movies. However, here is my bone about it maybe someone who has seen it can answer me this.

The zombie character played by Robert Carlyle is infected by his wife who is a carrier of an antivirus/virus of some sort. During his infection rampage he uses the access card to open locked doors. This means that he can think. Is this because the virus has now mutated or is another strain of some sort?

I believe that he used the card to originally get to his wife before the infection, but not afterwards. He probably got around during the time people were running amok.

[goesaround]

just saw it last night. i really enjoyed it but i think it had no story line. i also found robert turning up at the end of the film highly unrealistic. i loved the first 15 min of this film it was freaken brilliant. i think the shakey long lense camera work relied to much on sound fx. but hey i cant dog this film its a great new zombie film and the best in a couple of years. go see it. for me 28 days later was a bit better but only just.

A little spoiler alert might have been nice!

[zombiekilling101]

minor spoilers

the opening 15 reminded me of RE4. when your in one of those situations when the crazies are busing through the doors and windows.

[hardcharger]

Great film! It certainly brought the bar up a notch for zombie films. Made me wonder what World War Z could do to uphold or exceed the standard. However, I had a few issues with it...don't bother reading it...I'm whining. MAJOR SPOILERS.
KIDS: Why didn't the kids simply ask their father for a picture of their mum?
DONALD: Why did the father have access to places where he really shouldn't have had as a civilian? Why didn't anyone tell him that his wife was in quarantine similar to the way he was informed about his children? Why didn't he ask them to see her? Why wasn't there a bleeding guard watching her? I'd think an infected person would warrant at least a private?
STONE/MILITARY: Why in hell would you leave loads of people trapped in a room with multiple and insecure entryways?
DOYLE: Why didn't Doyle tell Flynn that the children were important as to facilitate their rescue? Why didn't Doyle shoot the incinerators instead of allowing himself to get incinerated?
LIMA: Why didn't Lima take point during the escalator sequence? For that matter, why didn't she even help Doyle shoot?
Basically, commmunication in the movie became flawed and defied the pre-established logic when convenient to push the plot forward. Sort of annoying when there was so much quality there!
If you do punish yourself by reading, I'd love to hear alternate takes on this!

[zombiekilling101]

Great film! It certainly brought the bar up a notch for zombie films. Made me wonder what World War Z could do to uphold or exceed the standard. However, I had a few issues with it...don't bother reading it...I'm whining. MAJOR SPOILERS.
KIDS: Why didn't the kids simply ask their father for a picture of their mum?
DONALD: Why did the father have access to places where he really shouldn't have had as a civilian? Why didn't anyone tell him that his wife was in quarantine similar to the way he was informed about his children? Why didn't he ask them to see her? Why wasn't there a bleeding guard watching her? I'd think an infected person would warrant at least a private?
STONE/MILITARY: Why in hell would you leave loads of people trapped in a room with multiple and insecure entryways?
DOYLE: Why didn't Doyle tell Flynn that the children were important as to facilitate their rescue? Why didn't Doyle shoot the incinerators instead of allowing himself to get incinerated?
LIMA: Why didn't Lima take point during the escalator sequence? For that matter, why didn't she even help Doyle shoot?
Basically, commmunication in the movie became flawed and defied the pre-established logic when convenient to push the plot forward. Sort of annoying when there was so much quality there!
If you do punish yourself by reading, I'd love to hear alternate takes on this!


yeah those were the bad things for me too

minor spoilers

doyle- i think he was fed either way. I would have walked up to them with my gun down to show I was cool.. but oh well.

[HOO-HAA]

I'm going to see this tonight! :)

[BarnabusBlackoak]

[QUOTE=hardcharger;301723]
LIMA: Why didn't Lima take point during the escalator sequence? For that matter, why didn't she even help Doyle shoot?
QUOTE]

she couldn't help Doyle shoot, because that was Doyles rifle with night scope she was using in the subway. Doyle left it in the car when he got out to push. And she had to walk behind them in order to see where they were stepping to guide them thru the bodies. They fell when it got too congested with corpses to walk without stepping on them.

[BarnabusBlackoak]

GRINDHOUSE may have gotten to the theaters first with the scene but:

the chopper scene here, taking out the infected, made it look like the chopper scene in Dawn of the Dead. Still cool, but not AS cool as this one.

Everyone argues the infected are not zombies, but i saw something in a scene 20 minutes or so before the end that made me wonder. It was after the chopper scene , the kids and the major are running down a street, when in the forground some infected step in front of the camera. I swear that for a fraction of a second, I saw an 'infected' lurch into view with a good 12 inch hole clean though his torso, the camera 'looked' thru the hole at the kids in the distance. It was real fast, and with the way the cam shook are the time it was hard to see, but I swear i saw it. Will have to wait for the DVD to make sure.

And something funny I noticed, at one point I saw the word ZED written on something, again it was so fast, now I can't remember what it was written on, but I snickered when I saw it .

[CodeRed]

Does it got alot of nudity? It says some sexual/nudity.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Does it got alot of nudity? It says some sexual/nudity.


There was a scene where the guards on the roof, adjacent to the
hotel housing everyone, were peaking through the windows of individual
rooms with their rifle sights... One of them did catch a couple doing the nasty,
but the perspective was from afar. :evil:

[Darkskull]

SPOILERS:

This movie was terrible. I don't want this movie to "Bring the bar up a notch" or be "balls to the wall". The reason 28 Days Later was good was because everything was plausible.

EXAMPLE: In this movie a guy mows down about 20 zombies with the blade of a helicopter. That's the kind of stuff I would expect in Resident Evil, not the 28 movies.

The Immunity: I don't think anyone is immune to RABIES which is what it is, it is "Rage", an advanced form of rabies. If we were somehow immune, there would be more than one person, and you would have seen or heard about it in the first film, or people would have known about it in the second.

The Dad: The movie made it seem like he just wanted to kill the boy. When infected with rage all you want to do is kill, you have no rational thought, he would not have even recognized his own child.

Plus the kids going to get the picture was retarded, its basically like the writers had no sense of imagination and just went with a cliche start of a horror movie, which would be "Lets have some retarded people do something retarded and screw everything up".

This movie was not good, the first was so much better.

Not all Zombie movies have to have "Action packed ballz to the wall killing blowz" (helicopter scene). I want to see a movie that was in the style of What if this actually happen. But no. Thats just asking too much. 28DL was perfect, 28WL was cliche.

[zombiekilling101]

SPOILERS:

Not all Zombie movies have to have "Action packed ballz to the wall killing blowz" (helicopter scene). I want to see a movie that was in the style of What if this actually happen. But no. Thats just asking too much. 28DL was perfect, 28WL was cliche.

I accept your opinion. but was 28 days later not cliche with the whole.. we all make it out and live happily ever after?

[Darkskull]

I agree with you there. But I loved the ending.

[BarnabusBlackoak]

A blooper: Tehy say at one point something to the effect:

"We already know it doesn't CROSS SPECIES, the dogs and rats that ate the dead infected didn't change".

Yes it does cross species, remember, the first infected got it from a monkey.

And humans and monkeys are not the same species, so don't try that argruement.

[lavel]

I can see into the future...HOTD 2 will suck!!! Ha!! On the serious side, though, I really hope 28 Weeks is better than 28 Days 'cause I just couldn't get into that one. I don't think it was a bad movie necessarily, just not my cup of tea so to speak.

I hope they don't make HOTD 2. Wasn't one enough?!:x

[C J]

Posted by bad Zombie Night
Yes, however I don't think there was any further evidence in the film to support there would be any permanent change... I think this was an isolated case or "screw up" in the story pertaining to how this character was written.

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Yeah no difinitve proof. Whenever the camera would glimpse at the zed he appeared to be lying in wait or hiding or even following his target without being detected and possibly trying to escape the safe zone. That seems a little uncharacteristic usually they appear fearless and less tactful.


posed by hardcharger
I believe that he used the card to originally get to his wife before the infection, but not afterwards. He probably got around during the time people were running amok.
Yes the lack of security is a bit of an issue overall. the movie had my full attention the whole time

[hardcharger]

[QUOTE=hardcharger;301723]
LIMA: Why didn't Lima take point during the escalator sequence? For that matter, why didn't she even help Doyle shoot?
QUOTE]

she couldn't help Doyle shoot, because that was Doyles rifle with night scope she was using in the subway. Doyle left it in the car when he got out to push. And she had to walk behind them in order to see where they were stepping to guide them thru the bodies. They fell when it got too congested with corpses to walk without stepping on them.

Ah, but you missed what I was talking about. During the first fleeing sequence, Doyle was turning and shooting while Lima had a gun in a leg holster. Other than when she resuced the children, she never really used it again. Sort of annoying. :)

[CodeRed]

So, I've heard it was trouble and I've heard it was good. So what is it out of 10 like 1-10?

[TransformersFan]

SPOILERS:

This movie was terrible. I don't want this movie to "Bring the bar up a notch" or be "balls to the wall". The reason 28 Days Later was good was because everything was plausible.

EXAMPLE: In this movie a guy mows down about 20 zombies with the blade of a helicopter. That's the kind of stuff I would expect in Resident Evil, not the 28 movies.

The Immunity: I don't think anyone is immune to RABIES which is what it is, it is "Rage", an advanced form of rabies. If we were somehow immune, there would be more than one person, and you would have seen or heard about it in the first film, or people would have known about it in the second.

The Dad: The movie made it seem like he just wanted to kill the boy. When infected with rage all you want to do is kill, you have no rational thought, he would not have even recognized his own child.

Plus the kids going to get the picture was retarded, its basically like the writers had no sense of imagination and just went with a cliche start of a horror movie, which would be "Lets have some retarded people do something retarded and screw everything up".

This movie was not good, the first was so much better.

Not all Zombie movies have to have "Action packed ballz to the wall killing blowz" (helicopter scene). I want to see a movie that was in the style of What if this actually happen. But no. Thats just asking too much. 28DL was perfect, 28WL was cliche.

I agree with you 100%. This was more a "zombie" movie than a plausible horror film. There were so many things wrong with this film. So many typical, generic horror movie tricks that were used that it cheapens the premise set by the first. There were many convenient plot devices used to further the story.

I dont understand how there was no form of British governing council. 6 months after and there are no British officials? No surviving cabinet members? No other British military units? Ones based overseas? At the end of the original that was a RAF jet that we see, and yet all we see in this film are all "clumsy" American forces? And why set up the first green zome in London where it's festering with bacteria and desease?

Also, did you notice how much time the film focused on the CCTV network and security forces there were? But then it all falls apart? It's so unrealistic to believe that with this much security, that Carlyle would have managed to get to his wife unoticed, let alone spread the virus.

To that end, the film fails where the original succeeded. Sure it's better than the typical horror out in theaters, but it's crushed by the weight of the original's legacy.

IMO.

[hardcharger]

So, I've heard it was trouble and I've heard it was good. So what is it out of 10 like 1-10?
It's good. Very good. An easy 8.5 in my book in regard to drama and suspense. Be willing to suspend your disbelief double-time during some parts and you'll be brilliant!

[zombiekilling101]

minor spoilers

I too was kinda shocked at the lack of security and the infected having a big daddy type focus role.

I can see why there wasnt much security casue they thought the infected died out 6 months ago.. and the snipers were bored as hell "this isnt combat" but still....

oh well.. still liked it..

[hardcharger]

A blooper: Tehy say at one point something to the effect:

"We already know it doesn't CROSS SPECIES, the dogs and rats that ate the dead infected didn't change".

Yes it does cross species, remember, the first infected got it from a monkey.

And humans and monkeys are not the same species, so don't try that argruement.
I planned to whine about that too, but refrained! Good on you! Wasn't there something with a crow in the first flick as well? In a way, I'm glad for that bit of revisionism. Could you imagine a pack of wild Raging dogs, birds, and squirrels chasing you? Oh hell no. Imagine a raccoon standing on its hind legs trying to bite? Oh no no no...

[HOO-HAA]

Just back from seeing it. To be honest, I can see nothing to complain about. I thought it was absolutely flawless... dramatic, brutal and visceral from bile-spitting start to gore-drenched finish.

Wonderful! Even better than the first! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Dagnammit]

I just got back from seeing this and I have to say I was very impressed. The first fifteen minutes were like a punch in the face, even more emotionally and viscerally shocking than Dawn04's opening, and the last forty-five featured some of the most exciting sequences I've ever seen in a zombie movie. The social commentary was very in-your-face, but it was smart and challenging at the same time (contrary to some reports, it's not anti-American at all, but it's definately anti-American-imperialist).

A few people have said they found the heightened level of action unrealistic, and that it took them out of the movie, but I have to say I didn't experience that at all. The difference between this movie and the first is simply one of scale; 28 Days followed a tiny group of individuals across country and into the hands of a small group of soldiers, at a time when the initial infection had already begun to die down; 28 Weeks is a more complicated story, with more characters, taking place at the start of a new outbreak. It's on a whole other scale - if 28 Days Later is Day of the Dead, then 28 Weeks Later is Dawn of the Dead. Even the most dramatic special-effects sequences (the firebombing, the helicopter scene...) worked surprisingly well in the context, probably because they were rare enough to be genuinely surprising. In fact, considering that it has an almost entirely different creative team from the first film, this sequel fits remarkably well alongside its predecessor in visual and storytelling style.

I had a fscking blast!

[BIG SPOILER]


Did the helicopter really crash at the end, and was the kid responsible for the French outeak, do you think? It wasn't very apparent one way or the other. I know they were trying to leave it open, but I fscking hate "make your own mind up" endings like that. It was the one thing that detracted from my enjoyment of the film. If they really did all die - what a fscking shitty miserable kick in the teeth that would be... :-(

[HOO-HAA]

[BIG SPOILER]


Did the helicopter really crash at the end, and was the kid responsible for the French outeak, do you think? It wasn't very apparent one way or the other. I know they were trying to leave it open, but I fscking hate "make your own mind up" endings like that. It was the one thing that detracted from my enjoyment of the film. If they really did all die - what a fscking shitty miserable kick in the teeth that would be... :-(



!!!!BIG SPOILERS AGAIN!!!!

Dag, what I got from it was that the chopper had indeed crashed - but without bodies, we can only assume its occupants are on the run in Paris (infected or otherwise).

If you remember the last shot of the kid in the chopper, there were blood stains over the window, as if he had sneezed blood, perhaps due to a progressing infection? I'm thinking that his mother's immunity had passed on a delayed reaction to him... but that's just a guess.

[jackskellington]

But even if he had sneezed blood that wouldn't have infected anyone, would it? I could swear that in the scene where the female military nurse was fussing about children being allowed back into the country without her knowledge, that one of the other military men stated that the virus couldn't pass through air or blood, but only saliva. Though I guess if the kid had sneezed blood onto the window there would have to be some saliva in it. Oh well, just a thought. BTW, you guys had better start using that "spoiler highlight" function or you're bound to get alot of folks in an uproar!!:scare: :lol:

[zombiekilling101]

mino spoilers.





I dont think he sneezed blood. I think that was leftover from the blood bath that the helo caused.

Im not sure if the helo crashed and the infected had already crossed do to retreating American forces or the boy killed the pilot or the boy spread it in france himself.

on the subject of the soldiers. in the beginning it said an American led NATO force went back to England.. I didnt see any hint of another country in there.

Also.. I dont see any reason for this being an Anti American or anti American views movie. They went back simply to help the English get back on there feet. casue after all our countries are more or less bro's. They didnt want it to retake the country so they tried to clense disctrict one before it spread to others.

[Darkskull]

"As a huge, huge fan of 28 Days Later, I looked forward to 28 Weeks almost obsessively. I'd seen parts of the beginning and it looked just as good as "Days" and I'd heard nothing but good reviews and comments. I'm always a little wary of having horror movies focus on children, especially since the children can be completely obnoxious and cause most of the problems, or they're designed to be creepy as hell but just end up as distracting, or they're bringing with them a "family" aspect that takes away from the fun horror and adds too many emotions and and again distracts from the other themes within the movie. It was the children's involvement, and the sheer stupidity of people on several occasions, that completely ruined the film for me. "Days" had a smart, ruthless cast, that fought against the odds and triumphed. But more on that later - first I want to discuss the children.

Now I know Hannah in "Days" was a teenager (between 15-17 I'd say) and teens (when the vast majority of the cast or rest of the cast are adults) can be just as obnoxious/distracting, but she was a great addition. Yes, she brought a family dynamic to the story, and you felt for her and worried for her and wanted her and Frank to survive together, but at no point in the movie was she a major distraction, or a complete idiot. Yes, she wanders off into the mansion in the end when she's on Valium, but those are the effects of the drugs, and her scenes alone are at once disturbing and beautiful (think of the scene where she hangs on the back of the mirror, still feeling the effects of the drugs, yet aware that something deadly is right on the other side of that mirror, waiting for her to make a mistake and reveal herself.) Hannah is an asset to the group - she has a startling self-awareness, she can take care of herself, and she does not detract from the horror of the story, or the greater story of man vs. man.

That's why I went into "Weeks" with an open mind, and why I was sorely, sorely disappointed. The children in "Weeks" weren't only obnoxious, they were horrifically stupid, and they were one of 2 main reasons why everything went to hell. Okay, so it's true that they didn't see the initial chaos because they were in Spain on a school trip, but they were kept in Refugee Camps, I'm sure they were watching constant coverage of what had happened and the steps to clean the country, and they knew that they had lost their mother in the horror. At 12 and probably 16-17, the kids had to have known that it was absolutely forbidden to leave the safe zone (duh, the military told them so) and yet they think there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a quick trip to their old home, clearly outside of that safe area. Okay sure, they want to remember their mother, but WHY would they risk another outbreak? Especially the sister! She was far too old to pull something like that.

If the children hadn't gone off to their home, chances are, the mother would've starved to death in her self-imposed prison, and none of the horror would've happened. And okay, sure, the kids could be the answer to Infection, but without their meddling, there wouldn't have BEEN another outbreak of Infection! Even if the mother had been found at a later date, alive, by that point the family probably would've really moved on, and the military would've had the chance to study the wife without the childrens' and husband's interference. The "family story" was shoved down our throats too much. Hannah and Frank were a seamless, natural fit into "Days" because we weren't constantly being barraged with how important family was, how the dynamics worked, etc etc. Frank and Hannah made their makeshift family with Jim and Selena because they all needed each other, worked as a collective unit, were intelligent enough to rely on each other in order to survive. The family unit in "Weeks" was just too much, too unintelligent, too quick to act rashly.

The second major flaw of "Weeks" is the complete disregard for safety, rules, and common sense that doomed not only the characters, but the movie itself. Sure, there are some stupid decisions in "Days" - the ones that come to mind are the activists in the opening, and Jim's quest for cheeseburgers later on. The opening had to happen that way though - the Apes had to get out, and an Ape outbreak (despite the information we get about it in 28 Days Later: The Aftermath) would've been a lot harder to buy for audiences. What was so horrifying about the opening of "Days" was that the activists had a disregard for the rules, but they really thought they were in essence saving lives - the shockingly fast reversal of the situation showed how completely out of control the Rage virus would get in such an extremely short amount of time. It was stupidity on the part of those that had been warned not to do something, but it was a believable scene. You were furious with those characters for unwittingly unleashing the virus, but it worked within the context of the film.

And Jim's cheeseburger adventure was, admittedly, a stupid one (did he really think the meat would be any good?) but it seemed to be a breach in his confidence, a desire to act like of course there'd be some good old cheeseburgers waiting for him, since there was no way the entire world as he knew it could just collapse in on itself the way it seemed to have. And it allowed the shockingly brutal and horrifying scene of Jim having to kill the child - kill or be killed. And although the Infected was a young boy, he would have ruthlessly killed or Infected Jim, and could have gone on to destroy the others (or Jim could have had done it himself.) It makes a shocking comment on what humans must do in order to survive, and to protect their loved ones. A fairly stupid move on Jim's part, but it again fit in with the movie and didn't stand out as a shockingly stupid scene.

I cannot say the same for some of the scenes in "Weeks." The outbreak was something that never, never had to happen. It was a combination of a lack of security, a complete disregard of safety, and a number of acts of sheer stupidity of children and those in charge of them. So the kids, stupidly, shockingly, went out of the safe zone, risked contamination not only for themselves, but EVERY SINGLE person helping to rebuild the country, and they bring in the last active case of Infection in the city. Okay, enough harping on that. Thank god they weren't Infected, we see there's a possibly vaccine for Infection, etc etc etc. So yay! In theory, there's now the possibility to vaccinate the general population, so that another outbreak can never, ever happen - even though, at this point, there seems to be zero chance of another Infection anyway. But okay, better safe than sorry. Now, if I were a military personnel, in charge of the ONLY ACTIVE CASE OF INFECTION, the last living vestige of the most devastating epidemic to have ever broken out, I would make DAMN sure that the specimen (because that's what she is - I'm sorry, but her personal life means nothing at this point. She MUST be kept safe, away from others, and firmly secured, in order to not only study the virus and produce a vaccine, but to make sure that, under NO circumstances, can the Infection be allowed to ever spread to another person. But the situation is handled with shocking ineptitude.

First of all, the mother has CLEARLY been Infected. Yes, she may be resistant, but you can tell from her eyes alone (which show some of the burst blood vessels/capillaries that the Ebola-aspects of the disease bring out in the fully fledged Infected) that she has the disease in her system. And since we know it's spread through saliva and blood (which, conveniently - or inconveniently - is projectile vomited and can reach impressive distances), and we have no idea if she is capable of vomiting like that even with immunity, you'd THINK she'd have some kind of cover over her mouth. Who would want to risk contamination?? A small mouth mask for the doctor isn't going to be enough to fight an unknown, horrific virus like the Rage virus. So okay, they get out of that without injury or contamination, and they watch her from a safe room. And they figure out, without a doubt now (by clearly scientific proof) that she HAS the virus.

Okay so, this is what I would do, if I were in charge of that situation:

1. Make sure that there are cameras on the subject at all times, from multiple angles, able to see all of the room in the event the Rage does in fact take over, and she breaks from her bonds. If I had to send in someone to destroy her, I'd sure as hell want to know if she was out in the open, or crouching beneath a table directly next to the door, so I wasn't the recipient of a nasty surprise.

2. I would have armed guards outside the door on constant watch - and I mean like, 7 of them. Overkill? No. These people are rebuilding a country that just suffered from the effects of a hideous, hideous virus, that completely decimated the country. Nothing like that can ever, ever happen again. It is too horrifying to even contemplate. I'd have tons of armed guards out there, just in case she gets out, to shoot her in the head. Sorry, but you save the damn population first. Also, this would prevent some idiot from wandering in and UNLEASHING THE VIRUS AGAIN - all because no one was there to say "Sorry! Can't be here!" and get him the hell out. Which brings me to point number 3:

3. I would NOT let the GLORIFIED JANITOR have UNLIMITED access to the MILITARY MEDICAL/QUARANTINE TRAILERS. Unlimited access to all the bathrooms in the apartments? Sure! A clogged toilet is a pain. Unlimited access to quarantine zones with living Infection inside? NO. That is NOT an open, unlimited access zone. That stupid handy man should never, never have been granted access into those trailers. Those must be reserved for highly armed, highly trained military personnel. Not your average Joe.

3/4. This is a combination of steps 3 and 4, because it's not necessarily a prevention act on its own, but a combination of the two bookend points that surround it. First of all, get a damn smarter Janitor! And second of all, have someone around to keep him from breaking in. And third of all - will someone PLEASE explain to me why A) the wife didn't say "hey stupid, don't kiss me, I have the Infection in my blood/I was bitten/it's not safe and we know the virus is bread through saliva and bodily fluids" and why B) the husband didn't think of those same things (as duh, the wife was strapped down and clearly someone of power thought she could be a threat) and was allowed to kiss her? Come on! I was hoping the wife was aware of it, and let it happen since he left her to die, but then she clearly didn't realize what their kiss had done until she was being mauled to death. It was just disappointing all around after that.

4. If, by some horrific (or horrifically stupid) twist of events, someone gets Infected (that doesn't have immunity) and gets out, with the opportunity to infect all of the population, I would make sure that the Containment Centers for the survivors was COMPLETELY SEALED OFF - NO ACCESS ALLOWED! Seriously... they have all these military bunkers, they have steel reinforced doors, they have all of these safe zones, and the Containment Center is the only place NOT equipped with these precautions? Notice that when the Infected father breaks into the SAFE ZONE, he doesn't overly aggressively attack the door (sure he bangs on it, cause he's full of Rage and is destructive and violent by nature now), but in no way does he throw himself against the door and manage to break it down with a crash - he seems to open it easily and get in without a ruckus - the son is the only one at first to realize he got in! WHY was that door not blocked? WHY were there no guards present? WHY was the panicked crowd allowed to stay in the dark, crammed in, with no explanation or security, in a room that was NOT equipped to save lives? Give me a break.

5. Infection in Britain was devastating. Infection in Paris means, essentially, that the entire Continent will be eradicated. A "diseased little island" can be effectively quarantined. And sure, some of the Infected may have made it through the Chunnel, but I'm damn sure it wasn't many, and the French were waiting at the other end with ample force to stop them. They would certainly know the ramifications of letting the Rage virus out onto the Continent; it would spread throughout Western Europe, into Eastern Europe, down to Africa, over to Russia, to China, to India, EVERYWHERE. It does NOT take a genius to realize that an outbreak in Paris would equal destruction a million, billion, even trillion times worse scale than infection in Britain, which could be geographically contained. Yet the STUPID, STUPID children, I'm sure, said NOTHING about the brother's Infection - and he IS Infected, even if he is immune. I'm certain he is the reason for the outbreak in France. Either they were too stupid to tell anyone, and someone came in contact with his bodily fluids accidentally, or the virus mutated again and he was able to vomit blood, or he was too small and underdeveloped not to eventually fall prey to the disease and attacked someone -it could have happened in any way. Notice that the end goes like this: Military man asks if they've been Infected - Sister says they're not, and the camera takes a long time to focus on her, and longer on him, obviously hammering home the fact that he's totally Infected - Camera clearly leaves the Southern Cliffs and Coast of England is is obviously heading over the Channel towards France (we already know that's where they need to go/are going, as it's mentioned earlier in the movie) - Camera focuses in on the Infected boy, pressing his face and hands against the window of the helicopter - Camera switches to the look obviously of some kind of struggle within the helicopter; the radio is asking repeatedly for them, but there is no response from the "survivors"; the picture of the pilot's wife and child and the picture drawn by the child, which have been CLEARLY pointed out to be on the roof of the helicopter, numerous times, has clearly been ripped down - Camera changes to a scene of a large number of the Infected running out of the French Metro and clearly running in the direction of the Eiffel Tower. We are hammered with the point that the boy let the Infection out. All of this, every single problem in the film, is a direct result of stupidity on the family's part, and then secondary acts of stupidity and unpreparedness on the behalf of the military.

In short, this movie was flawed. None of it had to happen. Sure, things could have been prevented in "Days", but not NEARLY to the degree that they could've been prevented in "Weeks". The sad beauty of "Days" was that the characters faced amazing odds, and had to use their strength and intelligence to overcome the crushing blows of death and defeat all around them. They were able to overcome the horrors and escape with their lives (and a makeshift family unit) because they relied on each other's strengths, helped each other, and faced adversity by thinking clearly, acting responsibly, and using common sense to survive. In "Weeks" they all met their pointless demise because they were too stupid to contemplate any ramifications outside of their immediate gratification. They, unlike the strong survivors from "Days", didn't think ahead of themselves, and had no idea of the death and destruction that they could cause by not using common sense, and thinking not of their own needs, but of the needs of the greater good. It's a perfect example of What Not to Do. "

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Best review i've read so far. Found on the IMDB forums.

[The Blind Dead]

C'mon, long enough? :roll:

[zombiekilling101]

[quote=Darkskull;302115
5. Infection in Britain was devastating. Infection in Paris means, essentially, that the entire Continent will be eradicated. A "diseased little island" can be effectively quarantined. And sure, some of the Infected may have made it through the Chunnel, but I'm damn sure it wasn't many, and the French were waiting at the other end with ample force to stop them. They would certainly know the ramifications of letting the Rage virus out onto the Continent; it would spread throughout Western Europe, into Eastern Europe, down to Africa, over to Russia, to China, to India, EVERYWHERE. It does NOT take a genius to realize that an outbreak in Paris would equal destruction a million, billion, even trillion times worse scale than infection in Britain, which could be geographically contained. Yet the STUPID, STUPID children, I'm sure, said NOTHING about the brother's Infection - and he IS Infected, even if he is immune. I'm certain he is the reason for the outbreak in France. Either they were too stupid to tell anyone, and someone came in contact with his bodily fluids accidentally, or the virus mutated again and he was able to vomit blood, or he was too small and underdeveloped not to eventually fall prey to the disease and attacked someone -it could have happened in any way. Notice that the end goes like this: Military man asks if they've been Infected - Sister says they're not, and the camera takes a long time to focus on her, and longer on him, obviously hammering home the fact that he's totally Infected - Camera clearly leaves the Southern Cliffs and Coast of England is is obviously heading over the Channel towards France (we already know that's where they need to go/are going, as it's mentioned earlier in the movie) - Camera focuses in on the Infected boy, pressing his face and hands against the window of the helicopter - Camera switches to the look obviously of some kind of struggle within the helicopter; the radio is asking repeatedly for them, but there is no response from the "survivors"; the picture of the pilot's wife and child and the picture drawn by the child, which have been CLEARLY pointed out to be on the roof of the helicopter, numerous times, has clearly been ripped down - Camera changes to a scene of a large number of the Infected running out of the French Metro and clearly running in the direction of the Eiffel Tower. We are hammered with the point that the boy let the Infection out. All of this, every single problem in the film, is a direct result of stupidity on the family's part, and then secondary acts of stupidity and unpreparedness on the behalf of the military.

.[/quote]

and they would have gotten away with it if it werent for those meddling kids.

I agree that none of it had to happen. but what could have happend to restart the infection. We all knew they they were starving from the first movie. so it would have been unrealistic if a small group stormed district one and over powered the snipers... some stuff you just have to :roll: your eyes to.

that guy can shut his mouth though about the unpreparedness of our military.. you cant base the views of something off of a highly fictional horror film

The Blind Dead.. I dont think theres a word limit to someones post.

[Darkskull]

I agree 100% with the review myself.

You are displaying what I think is wrong with the people that Direct/watch these kinds of movies. The only thing people can say is "It's a fictional horror movie" "It's just a movie, it's not suppose to be realistic".

It's impossible to make a plausible horror film because it's "fictional" so it just has to be as farfetched as possible, and the people in it have to be insainly dumb and cause problems.

Learn to think outside of the box, and maybe make a plausible "Horror" movie. Thanks to 28 Days Later, the excuse of it being "a fictional horror movie" will not pass.

And seriously, the military in the movie were stupid and unprepared.

EDIT: No offense to you, it's your oppinion and you are partialy right in what you said about it being fictional, but I'm just so sick of that excuse.

[zombiekilling101]

I agree 100% with the review myself. Are you getting offended because it's American Military? Would you agree more if it was British Military?

Im not offended. Im just saying that you cant base a view of a military force off of a fictional military engagment with crazed people.

like in the first. I didnt like what the small english forced wanted to do to the women.. but I understood there point. I still sided with Jim casue that shits just wrong. they could have went about it a more respectful way.. cause you still have to have the morals.

the army did what they thought they had to do. Them going there in the first place a reslut of the French outbreak? probably.. but they had an obligation to the English people and when SHTF like natural disasters and stuff.. the world always looks at the USA and other big countries to help. Which im sure why they led a nato force into the country.


not offended.. just discussing:)

[Darkskull]

I edited my post and took that part out, I should not have said that.

Anyway, the part about the "procreating" with hannah and Selina was so realistic. It just shows that even with a virus on the lose, people can be your worst enemys.

[zombiekilling101]

I edited my post and took that part out, I should not have said that.

Anyway, the part about the "procreating" with hannah and Selina was so realistic. It just shows that even with a virus on the lose, people can be your worst enemys.

nah man you didnt have to take anything out of your post I was just discussing some of the points that guy made. no harm no foul.


yeah. morals tend to break down in tough situations.:-( like in WEEKS when

spoilers



Don ran out on his wife and didnt defend her. It looked hopeless.. but come on.

[Darkskull]

SPOILER:




I thought that was a great part of the film, when he ran out on his wife.
The fist part of WEEKS were brilliant and amazing.

[zombiekilling101]

SPOILER:




I thought that was a great part of the film, when he ran out on his wife.
The fist part of WEEKS were brilliant and amazing.

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oh hell yeah taht first sequence had me glued to the screen. Everything was great besides the shaky camera. It was funny how the dark male made it to the boat but was barely undoing the dock ropes. "k I made it out.. shit ropes.. my worst enemy" then he doesnt even make it on board.. man when he got yanked form the side of the boat.. great.. man great.

[Darkskull]

I want to like this movie, but the stupidity of the people in it, and that damn helicopter scene just ruined it for me.

[zombiekilling101]

I want to like this movie, but the stupidity of the people in it, and that damn helicopter scene just ruined it for me.

sucks man!:)

[TomZombieHunter]

Ok, well... I read everyones comments...

I just want to make a few comments myself:

1. They left it WAY open ended, and I hope there is another sequel.

2. Granted, this is a MOVIE..... IT IS FICTIONAL.... ok, but .. if this was real... I have worked for the US Military in the past (spent 4 years on a military base) ... and let me tell you... The lack of security and the just stupid response and everything... would have NEVER happened in real life... In real life, that woman would have had at least 2 armed guards outside her door... The door would need special access to get in... and not access for some stupid janitor... really, it would only be the doctor and the commanding officer that would have access... thats about it... but again, its just a movie...
And, FYI... this would be true for any modern western military... not just the US... so, don't give me... "oh, so you think the US is better.. blah blah" ... Ok? Yes, the US Military is huge and much more powerful then any other military today, but were just talking about securing a damn WOMAN!!! give me a break...

3. What the hell kind of fight was that? Snipers trying to take down the entire infected people? Give me a break... There would have been 1000 troops that would have descended on that friggin' building... it would have been surrounded and everyone dead REAL fast...

Have the makers of this movie ever seen the military? Have they had any military training? Or did they just pull all of the military action crap out of their asses? It was totally unrealistic and BS, military speaking...

Another note: Next time we are in a major war, apparently it will be advantageous for the enemy to just drive in cars when an AH-64 Apache Longbow is chasing them.. forget tanks... I mean, its like the Apache was designed to destroy Main Battle Tanks from 10 miles away, while the tank is traveling 50 MPH.... But man, a car?? Damn... to much for the Apache huh?? Give me a break... that was ridiculous... That Apache would have taken out that car within a few seconds...

But again... its just a movie...

Tom

[Darkskull]

Here we go again with the "It's just a movie" excuse. If something is stupid in a movie we get the "It's just a movie" excuse.

And yeah the Helicopter shooting at the car and missing is retarded.

[zombiekilling101]

agreed tom. the car would have been dead meat. the bridges and potentially infected persons would have been sealed off.

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it is just a movie. i believe he was being sarcastic.

[The Blind Dead]

The Blind Dead.. I dont think theres a word limit to someones post.

It was a rhetorical question. Thanks for pointing out the obvious though. :lol:

[DoctorFunkenstein]

I feel you 100% Darkskull, 100%. Excellent review you posted btw.

If they wanted to do a more action based complement to Days a la Alien to Aliens, I'd be locked on with that. But the action
in Weeks didn't make the audience feel like they were getting a piece. In Aliens, sure the Marines get their asses kicked and
they do plenty of running away, but they still dish out plenty of reciprocal kick ass.

In Weeks it was pretty much running away, the zombie killing (oh no I called them zombies), while present, was not
fun for the audience because it was A. pilots, who we don't know or see, dropping fire bombs and B. Snipers shooting into
crowds of civilians. There was very little of watching "our" characters fight.

Also, zombiekilling, you mention how you would have told the extermination team you were a soldier if you were the Sgt. Well
remember early the order came down to eliminate everything. That would have included him, has we saw when the
sniper took out a few civilians.
Another thing, when people say it is an anti-American (imperialism) film, they do not mean directly in the film. Rather,
metaphorically they view it has a political statement. I saw one review where the reviewer felt the film was meant to
represent American operations in Iraq/Afghanistan. I think he was looking too deep into the film.

If I were the General, my "last resort" would be a standing order to:
1. Recover military personnel left behind (not actively but only has they are come across).
2. Focus on destroying infected threat.
3. Not actively kill civilians, but not rescue them either. Cold I know, but we've all seen how they can panic or hinder a
situation. Plus one could have infected blood on his clothes or body and inadvertently infect.
4. Rescue survivors.

I would use the civilians has bait. Yes bait. I mean, the Maj. driving the car through an abandon city is perfect for the
Apache. Not to blow up the car, but to blow away any large mass of infected the loud car is likely to attract.

In response to the review darkskull posted, I think the kids sneaking out into the city has a way to start the epidemic shows
that the creators could not come up with a good idea for how to get it started.

Phew.

[TomZombieHunter]

agreed tom. the car would have been dead meat. the bridges and potentially infected persons would have been sealed off.

edit

it is just a movie. i believe he was being sarcastic.

Yes, "its just a movie" is sarcasm.

I SOOO want to make a zombie movie where it is REALISTIC...

Like, REAL military action... REAL fights.... REALISTIC...

I mean, look at the movies:

1. DOTD78' - Military pretty much watches civilians destroy zombies... WTF? Why aren't they bustin' some Zed Heads? (Don't get me wrong... DOTD78' is my all time FAVORITE Zed Movie)...

2. 28DL' - So, ALL of the military blockades were over run? Maybe... Can we see some of the action? How did the military handle it?

3. DOTD04' - We see a Super Stallion helicopter during the movie... Thats it... Oh ... and Fort Sumpter (i beleive it was fort sumpter) is overrun by zombies... but we dont get to see it...

4. ROTLD - Nuke the city... ok, everything is fine now... good... (that was ROTLD, right?)

5. DOTD - Miltary camp run by crazy nut job military guys... no real fighting there...

6. ROTLD 2 - Military has bridges blocked... does nothing else apparently...

7. 28WL - We all saw that bunch of BS military action... Snipers to the rescue!! Apparently the movie makers think our military is completely made of snipers... What is a machine gun? What is a grenade? What are cluster bombs? What are tanks? Artillery? Where are the thousands of troops they showed in the beginning? Wow.. I guess I forgot everything except for snipers...

I just want a REALISTIC Military Vs. Zombie Movie!!! Like World War Z!!

Tom

[DeadinWV]

Realistic? It's a zombie movie.




...or a not zombie movie

[zombiekilling101]

minor spoilers

doctorfunkenstein.

I dont know. I still would have thought if he walked up.. "sgt doyle, friendly they wouldnt have baked him. Cause I dont think Doyle would have killed them if he saw em walking around torching..

tomzombiehunter

That would be sweet if we saw what they tried to do. I really wanted to see American forces land on the shores and storm into the infected areas.. cleaning up the remaining ones that didnt starve out.

That infection just moved too fast. I dont think they ever had time to mobolize an effective defense force.

[sgtarent]

3. DOTD04' - We see a Super Stallion helicopter during the movie... Thats it... Oh ... and Fort Sumpter (i beleive it was fort sumpter) is overrun by zombies... but we dont get to see it...


The forts name was Fort Pastor.

I agree about the scale of military actions in zombie movies, I would like to see larger battles (like the batte of Yonkers in WWZ). It probably all comes down to $$$. Zombie movie budgets are never big, imagine if there ever was one with the money they wasted on Waterworld :poo: ($200 million)?

:x

[zombiekilling101]

The forts name was Fort Pastor.

I agree about the scale of military actions in zombie movies, I would like to see larger battles (like the batte of Yonkers in WWZ). It probably all comes down to $$$. Zombie movie budgets are never big, imagine if there ever was one with the money they wasted on Waterworld :poo: ($200 million)?

:x

well it seems like you'll get your wish with world war z

anyway back to 28 weeks later. Evilzombie dont you have something to add?

[evilzombie20]

Um...I saw it...I liked it. Yeah...that covers it.

[TomZombieHunter]

Sweet... they are making World War Z, coming out next year...

And they are also making 28 Months Later - It apparently was announced 2 months ago... don't know when it will come out...

Tom

[zombiekilling101]

Sweet... they are making World War Z, coming out next year...

And they are also making 28 Months Later - It apparently was announced 2 months ago... don't know when it will come out...

Tom

cool and cool. lets keep this thread to 28 weeks later though:)

gona go catch this again tomorrow.

[Bad Zombie Night]

A blooper: Tehy say at one point something to the effect:

"We already know it doesn't CROSS SPECIES, the dogs and rats that ate the dead infected didn't change".

Yes it does cross species, remember, the first infected got it from a monkey.

And humans and monkeys are not the same species, so don't try that argruement.
No, they are not in the same species, but there are in the same 'Family' of Hominidaes which includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans... The monkeys who were infected with the rage virus in 28 Days Later happened to chimpanzees... I think that was the connection. :)



I dont understand how there was no form of British governing council. 6 months after and there are no British officials? No surviving cabinet members? No other British military units? Ones based overseas?
No one can say for sure... All we know is that this story involved a NATO unit sent to try and get the UK back on it's feet... Yeah, the story didn't get into what was the state of the world.



and they would have gotten away with it if it werent for those meddling kids.
*shakes fist* http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Angry%20and%20Sad/madHeyYou.gif



I feel you 100% Darkskull, 100%. Excellent review you posted
btw.


I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of formatting your spoiler post so it would fit on the page... Your spoiler was near impossible to read because it was too wide, and too long... Apparently, there is a flaw with the spoiler tags because they have a tendency to run-on, and format the sentences so they fit nicely within the margins of the screen... The only way I know to remedy this is by hitting the carriage return (ENTER key) after the end of each line of text... Don't hit it twice, because it will double space the lines. :)




Btw... Thanks to those of you taking the time out to use the SPOILER Tags or typing the word "Spoiler" before starting your post... I think it safe to say that if you haven't seen this movie yet, it probably best to keep away from this thread until you do so. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


Spoiler Tags: ex. [spoiler] <insert text here> [ /spoiler]

Spoiler thread: New Spoiler Tag (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13258)

[Harland]

Well, I saw the movie, and to be perfectly honest, I really liked it. I can't understand alot of the griping that people are having with the movie though (not really on these boards, but many others, like imdb). I've noticed this is a love it or hate it film for the most part.

I've also noticed 3 things that are probably the biggest complaints of the film from its big critics. Either they're upset that it doesn't have the characters of the first, that it has some plot holes, or that its "not as good as the first". But come on, its a sequel! (and name me a horror movie with no plot holes..) One really shouldn't go into a sequel expecting it to be better than the first. Anyhow, loved the movie, thought it was better than most recent zombie films (I personally thought this was light years ahead of Land of the Dead, as well as the Dawn remake, which in my opinion, were true popcorn flicks). Anyhow, enough of my rant on how I thought the movie was, lol.

Anyhow, got question for those of you with quick eyes that saw the movie

I've been trying to memorize the names of a bunch of the characters we run into in the movie, such as the "survivors group" from the carpark, led by the sergeant. Who was the the blue collar shirt guy? (he must of had a name, he was hanging around for a while) (the cowardly guy that was afraid of the snipers), and what exactly happened to him? All I remember was after the incident involving the helo, he kind of disappeared, and the next time we saw him, he was infected.

[Kemper]

griping is what people do....that is why we only see bad news on TV. Every movie has flaws, but this movie still rocked. I mean think of the movies you see...the drama created in this movie was just as strong as any regular(cough) movie you might see.

[Groth]

I loved the movies. It kicked my ass. It definately made me start thinkin. The helicopter part had to be my fav.

What was y'alls fav part?

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

We asked for water and we got wine! Now this may be my favorite Zombie flick of all time. No spoilers here. Just go watch it if you haven't already. 10/10 I loved every sec.

[zombiekilling101]

=
Btw... Thanks to those of you taking the time out to use the SPOILER Tags or typing the word "Spoiler" before starting your post... I think it safe to say that if you haven't seen this movie yet, it probably best to keep away from this thread until you do so. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


New Spoiler Tag (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13258)

I dont use the spoiler tag casue it makes reading posts difficult. I just utilize the

SPOILER

groth. my favorite parts were the helicopter blood bath. Doyle pushing the car. Doyle taking out the soldier on the roof. And the first 15 minutes.. great great great opening. dont know if I liked it better then DAWN 04 though.

[TomZombieHunter]

I dont use the spoiler tag casue it makes reading posts difficult. I just utilize the

SPOILER

groth. my favorite parts were the helicopter blood bath. Doyle pushing the car. Doyle taking out the soldier on the roof. And the first 15 minutes.. great great great opening. dont know if I liked it better then DAWN 04 though.

!!SPOILER!!

Maybe after "Code Red" there should have been a "Code FUBAR" where they just nuked the entire area...

Ya, I think Dawn 04 may have been better...

Tom

[C J]

Just heard in an interview with Robert Carlyle. He says Danny Boyle did some of the shooting in the sequel. He shot the beginning scene and the boat scene at the lake. I know this was one of the fan favourites. It was mine.

<http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_weeks_later/trailers_player.php?IGNMediaID=1987140&playerType=playlist>

[zombiekilling101]

Just heard in an interview with Robert Carlyle. He says Danny Boyle did some of the shooting in the sequel. He shot the beginning scene and the boat scene at the lake. I know this was one of the fan favourites. It was mine.

<http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_weeks_later/trailers_player.php?IGNMediaID=1987140&playerType=playlist>


yeah I read that he shot some stuff at IMDB.. didnt know it was those kickass scenes! thanks for the info

tomzombiehunter

one of the snipers did say "man this is FUBAR!" :)

[arayner]

what a film. I was bit hung over when i saw it, i jumbed that high at one bit my cap came off. This is how you do a sequel. Im going again this week. if there is going to be a third lets have some mad monkeys.....?:)

[chickenchop1]

Favorite scene: Spoiler

The scene where the government locks
everyone inside the large room, only to have the father
break in while they were scanning the exteriors, mass infection,
awesome. But proves the government didn't cover all the bases.

The helicopter chopping scene was likely computer generated,
but imagine pulling it off with real effects? How would it be done
without making them all look like mannequins?

[zombiekilling101]

just got back from seeing it again. The problems are still there:-( but so are the goods:)

minor spoilers


they still should have handled Doyles death better. And they should have handled Don the infected getting out.. having armed guards still could have worked. one of them shooting Don then his blood spashing in the guards face and him turning on the other guard.. would have made it more within reason then posting no guards. oh well.



fun fact that I saw:

on one of the horses at the carosuel (bad spelling:lol: ) one of the names painted on is ZED.

[UNDEAD FRED]

I read it made over 10 million this weekend, came in second place. Hopefully with a good box office take, and DVD sales it could crack that door open a little for future horror movies.

[Darkskull]

I'm starting to think I'm the only one who wants more realistic survival horror zombie movies, instead of entertainment.
This movie was almost the complete opposite of the first, which is why I hate it. Some of the things in the movie (The car escaping the helicopter shooting at it, and the helicopter decapitating 20 zombies) were things I would expect to see in a Resident Evil movie.
It just was not what I liked about Days, that's my problem with it. Sure, it was entertaining, and I did find myself giggle at some of the farfetched scenes, but they seem like they belong in another movie.

It's like if in The Departed 2 an alien spaceship full of hot bikini-wearing babes with lazrz appeared. It would be hella-entertaining, but out of context with that particular movie.

[Harland]

Hmm, I dunno if I agree with that.

Minor Spoilers



Personally I thought that the death of Doyle was filmed very nicely. I really have been comparing it to the death of Frank, in 28 Days Later, since its such a dramatic scene. Its even more interesting though, the different steps taken in both scenes. In the death of Frank, it was more emotional obviously, with his daughter being there, with him screaming and all. But with the death of Sgt. Doyle? I found it to be very shocking, very haunting. The way he was lit up on fire? And without screaming, with silence, he waves the car to go? And to top it off, end the scene with a close up of the very cold eyes of the Flamethrowing soldier who fried him, who silently stares at Doyle, as he gets cooked? Haunting.


just got back from seeing it again. The problems are still there:-( but so are the goods:)

minor spoilers


they still should have handled Doyles death better. And they should have handled Don the infected getting out.. having armed guards still could have worked. one of them shooting Don then his blood spashing in the guards face and him turning on the other guard.. would have made it more within reason then posting no guards. oh well.



fun fact that I saw:

on one of the horses at the carosuel (bad spelling:lol: ) one of the names painted on is ZED.

[zombiekilling101]

I'm starting to think I'm the only one who wants more realistic survival horror zombie movies, instead of entertainment.
This movie was almost the complete opposite of the first, which is why I hate it. Some of the things in the movie (The car escaping the helicopter shooting at it, and the helicopter decapitating 20 zombies) were things I would expect to see in a Resident Evil movie.
It just was not what I liked about Days, that's my problem with it. Sure, it was entertaining, and I did find myself giggle at some of the farfetched scenes, but they seem like they belong in another movie.

It's like if in The Departed 2 an alien spaceship full of hot bikini-wearing babes with lazrz appeared. It would be hella-entertaining, but out of context with that particular movie.

im goign to have to disagree with your comparison of what would be out of place in the departed 2. thats pushing it.

if it were resident evil. he would have made a wise crack.. flew the blades into them.. then rolled out of the cockpit to safety.

:)

[Darkskull]

And to top it off, end the scene with a close up of the very cold eyes of the Flamethrowing soldier who fried him, who silently stares at Doyle, as he gets cooked? Haunting.


Not really, on account that they used "the car won't start" trick. Plus he was around for about 20 minutes of the movie, not enough for me to care about him.
Franks' death was more to me, because he was a family man who had a daughter, and in the movie Selena said they needed eachother.

[zombiekilling101]

would you guys liked to have a small segment of jim, hannah, and selena returning to England.. or just left them alone?

[Darkskull]

Just leave them alone :P

[Keegan27]

I liked the Opening Scene infact i loved it.

Spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11







The fact that the Guy ditched his wife and ran like the devil himself was chasing him put me in the Zombie mood, becuase that was Real Fight or flight in action. But sadly the rest of the movie while good wasn't what i was looking for just to many "entertaining" scenes and not enough realism though alot of it was wonderful i just felt they tried to cater to a more mainstream audience this time.

[C J]

I liked the Opening Scene infact i loved it.

Spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11







The fact that the Guy ditched his wife and ran like the devil himself was chasing him put me in the Zombie mood, becuase that was Real Fight or flight in action. But sadly the rest of the movie while good wasn't what i was looking for just to many "entertaining" scenes and not enough realism though alot of it was wonderful i just felt they tried to cater to a more mainstream audience this time.


People seem to agree about the opening scene. It would be entertaining to have a Zed movie with multiple survival situations similar but different to this.
Overall, great I thought and it did answer a question I've had for sometime. How would the US military react to a situation such as this?

[Keegan27]

People seem to agree about the opening scene. It would be entertaining to have a Zed movie with multiple survival situations similar but different to this.
Overall, great I thought and it did answer a question I've had for sometime. How would the US military react to a situation such as this?

Agreed about the Us military reaction but i believe it would have been much harder, Like there is no way in hell a heli polit would have made it across the english channel with out passing some sort of a check point, Its not like they let those guys drive around in a multi million dollar piece of equipment like its there personal car, Not to mention the fact i personaly don't believe they would have let anyone back onto the island until they basicly burnt everyscrap of contaminated material. Oh and getting inside of a car and pulling your shirt over your nose will not protect you from chemical weapons even in a Full MoPP suit doesn't protect you fully just gives you extra time, Hence all the f*cked up soldiers from the gulf war.

[zombiekilling101]

People seem to agree about the opening scene. It would be entertaining to have a Zed movie with multiple survival situations similar but different to this.
Overall, great I thought and it did answer a question I've had for sometime. How would the US military react to a situation such as this?


lololol.

you cant base our military's reaction towards a fictional horror film towards a fictional enemy. :lol:

Might as well take Independence Days thing and think that Bush would fly a jet fighter agains them.. he did used to fly :think: ;-)

giving you a hard time..

[DoctorFunkenstein]

I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of formatting your spoiler post so it would fit on the page... Your spoiler was near impossible to read because it was too wide, and too long... Apparently, there is a flaw with the spoiler tags because they have a tendency to run-on, and format the sentences so they fit nicely within the margins of the screen... The only way I know to remedy this is by hitting the carriage return (ENTER key) after the end of each line of text... Don't hit it twice, because it will double space the lines.

Ha, thanks. The damn thing is pretty big even when formatted properly.

[C J]

lololol.

you cant base our military's reaction towards a fictional horror film towards a fictional enemy. :lol:

Might as well take Independence Days thing and think that Bush would fly a jet fighter agains them.. he did used to fly :think: ;-)

giving you a hard time..

Yeah, that does sound funny when you put it like that. Nice comparison!
First, let's not make this a National issue. Allow me clarify, the fact, that I mentioned a countries name is just a reference to a large military and to answer a question to a what if scenario. Overall, I liked the idea behind the movie. With the code red strategy satisfying my curiosity to the question. Obviously, if there would be a militarized occupation one would think it would be a more secure Military/Navy presence.

[Dawn78]

I seen it yesterday and I am going to see it again tomorrow. I thought it was very good and it's probably the best start to a horror movie I have ever seen. I haven't got many bad things to say, but I must point out that the young boy was pathetic. His parents were turned into zombies, the whole world was in danger, and he spent the whole film completely unemotional.
I wish one of the infected would have killed the little bas**** near the beginning of the movie because he ruined it for me. Everything else was really good! It thought it linked up well with 28 days which was a brilliant film, and I think it’s terrific that zombie fans now have something to shout about since 28 days and 28 weeks were made. Excellent!

[Zombie King]

I'm starting to think I'm the only one who wants more realistic survival horror zombie movies, instead of entertainment.
This movie was almost the complete opposite of the first, which is why I hate it. Some of the things in the movie (The car escaping the helicopter shooting at it, and the helicopter decapitating 20 zombies) were things I would expect to see in a Resident Evil movie.
It just was not what I liked about Days, that's my problem with it. Sure, it was entertaining, and I did find myself giggle at some of the farfetched scenes, but they seem like they belong in another movie.

It's like if in The Departed 2 an alien spaceship full of hot bikini-wearing babes with lazrz appeared. It would be hella-entertaining, but out of context with that particular movie.

All I have to say to you is "Boo-hoo you big baby!" The best part of the movie was with the helicopter blades! Why? Because you don't see things like that often if ever. Very original! I thought the movie was very good but I do have to admit I thought it would be a little better. I wasn't disappointed though. I had much fun going to see it with my pops. And the vicodin didn't hurt either! We had a couple of assholes behind us though. Kid wouldn't stop talking and the dad coughed up a damn lung.

[Helu]

It was good. I have to disagree it was only a little less realistic than the first. The first had plenty of implausibilities. Your argument doesn't hold up. And the first was also alot slower, I just can't rewatch it that often.

This one moved a lot faster and kept a good pace. The opening scene is probabley my favorite scene in a zombie movie ever, it was so intense and brutal. The rest of the movie never lived up to ti though.

I didn't get what made Carlyle's zombie different from the rest. It oculd have been a mutation gotten from the wife which wore off when spread to the others I dunno. That's one of the things that bothered me.
Also I didn't really care for any of the characters other than Carlyle... so yeah. I didn't like it as much as Planet Terror, cept for the first scene which was so amazing.

Still two good zombie movies this year. That's a good sign.

[Bad Zombie Night]

All I have to say to you is "Boo-hoo you big F***in baby!" The best part of the movie was with the helicopter blades!
That was uncalled for ZK. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Everyone is untitled to their opinion around here... If you don't like what they have to say, ignored it and move on... If you want to continue being a member on here, I suggest you start working on your people skills.


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[TomZombieHunter]

Yeah, that does sound funny when you put it like that. Nice comparison!
First, let's not make this a National issue. Allow me clarify, the fact, that I mentioned a countries name is just a reference to a large military and to answer a question to a what if scenario. Overall, I liked the idea behind the movie. With the code red strategy satisfying my curiosity to the question. Obviously, if there would be a militarized occupation one would think it would be a more secure Military/Navy presence.

I know the US Military fairly well, as well as other militaries... And I would say that it would have been handled completely different. I dont think there was anything in this movie that would have actually happened, except for the Fuel Air Explosive (FAE) droppings...

The island would have had a naval blockade... There would be constant patrols... There would have been guards all over the infected woman... A janitor would NOT have access to secure military areas... All of the troops except for the snipers WOULD NOT disappear when the SHTF.... And I can go on and on and on...

Tom

[Keegan27]

I know the US Military fairly well, as well as other militaries... And I would say that it would have been handled completely different. I dont think there was anything in this movie that would have actually happened, except for the Fuel Air Explosive (FAE) droppings...

The island would have had a naval blockade... There would be constant patrols... There would have been guards all over the infected woman... A janitor would NOT have access to secure military areas... All of the troops except for the snipers WOULD NOT disappear when the SHTF.... And I can go on and on and on...

Tom

Who said there wasn't a naval blockade? It never showed us if they had ships patroling, Agreed about the fact that soon as they knew she was infected she would have been at the very least heavily guarded though I can agrue soon as the infection was confirmed they were headed down there to put a end to her spark of life. And Janitors might have access to secure areas because someone has to clean them not to mention the fact that he went down there before the infection was confirmed so she was in simple quaratine so its not like she was a natual secret you have to remeber that to there minds all the infected have been dead for weeks so they weren't worried that she had teh virus becuase it takes a whole 10 seconds to normally turn people into insane pyschos and she was the first case of it being recessive. The troops didn't dispear they died when SHTF. But i agree alot of things they did were ass backwards but hell thats the military for you.

Edit. Oh and The place was in the state of marshal law given the heavy presence of military so how can you say there weren't constant patrols seemed like there were to me with all the snipers and soldiers and such.

[Helu]

Yeah this is something I have recently come to accept. Characters in horror movies are always really stupid because it makes the threats more dangerous. In most zombie movies some smart people could hold up pretty well, but then you wouldn't have a very interesting movie.

It's a cop out in most movies, a way of making it so you can fill a whole movie with danger. Otherwise when a chick in a slasher film knocks the dude down they would go back and kill him rather than continue running and give him time to recover.

But in a zombie movie there isn't much you can do to make them more dangerous. You can have them run, or give them some inteligence, but in the end it's a whole lot easier to make some chick look for her dead boyfriend thus signaling the zombies (infected, whatever.)

[Airborne]

The best part of the movie was with the helicopter blades! Why? Because you don't see things like that often if ever. Very original! .

No, you probably don't see things like that because of how incredibly stupid and implausable it is. I almost walked out of the theater--but since I was the only one in there, I said "wtf" and finished it.

Overall, I liked it.

[nirvroxx]

saw it on friday with zk101 and again yesterday......

overall it was a mighty good flick....I thouroughly enjoyed this film. the first 15mins were INTENSE, and IMO better then the opening scene in DOTD '04...I only had a couple of gripes.

*SPOILERS*

1. theres no way in hell those kids would have gotten out of the secure area.
2. Don popping out everywhere the kids were...lame.
3. theres no way those scooters and that car would have started after being left unatended to for over 6 months...the batteries would have loong been dead.
4. don having acces to his wife...no gaurds??
other than that, I loved it all....I dont know what the gripe is with the helicopter scene....it was freaking brilliant! I also enjoyed the ending. leaves it WIDE open for another sequel and if thats so, then all of europe/asia is ****ed!


one more gripe! they used that song "in a heartbeat" way too many times throughout the movie....it definetly fit the intro scene though!

[TomZombieHunter]

Who said there wasn't a naval blockade? It never showed us if they had ships patroling, Agreed about the fact that soon as they knew she was infected she would have been at the very least heavily guarded though I can agrue soon as the infection was confirmed they were headed down there to put a end to her spark of life. And Janitors might have access to secure areas because someone has to clean them not to mention the fact that he went down there before the infection was confirmed so she was in simple quaratine so its not like she was a natual secret you have to remeber that to there minds all the infected have been dead for weeks so they weren't worried that she had teh virus becuase it takes a whole 10 seconds to normally turn people into insane pyschos and she was the first case of it being recessive. The troops didn't dispear they died when SHTF. But i agree alot of things they did were ass backwards but hell thats the military for you.

Edit. Oh and The place was in the state of marshal law given the heavy presence of military so how can you say there weren't constant patrols seemed like there were to me with all the snipers and soldiers and such.

Thanks for the reply. Even before they knew she was infected, you dont think they would leave a "possibly" infected woman STRAPPED to a table, helpless without so much as a nurse near her? I mean, we have nurses in hospitals 24x7, etc... And they KNEW she had contact with infected... The doctor knew after seeing the bite marks... so, it is just plain BS...

Next, the Janitor. I worked at a military base here in San Diego for 4 years. I saw the janitors. Yes, they did have access to certain areas, but in real secure areas, they are not allowed. If a janitor is needed, he is escorted. All classified information, etc. must be secured in locked safes, etc. before anyone can go near them without clearance... So, it is not plausible for him to go into where the infected woman was.

The other things, about the troops all being killed? I don't buy it. There were over a thousand troops in that area alone. It seemed that once the infected got out of the building, there were no troops except for snipers. That is ridiculous. I know several died in the building, but not over 1000... What happened to all of the tanks? All of the hardware that we saw outside in the beginning portions of the movie? Why did the Apache decide to come out and play AFTER everything was already screwed?

The commander called a Code Red. Several minutes passed since the Code Red signal to the civilians being herded into that room, until they got out. I would say maybe 10 to 15 minutes. Think about the time it took the troops to round up the civilians and put them in that stupid basement (which is another stupid idea) ... They could have mobilized an entire BRIGADE by then... They could have had 2 dozen Apaches scrambled by then...

Aircraft carriers always have a minimum of an Alert 15 when they are on patrol. That means that can launch 4 interceptor fighters within 15 minutes of the call. Usually they have an Alert 5 or 10. Which means that they can be launched in 5 to 10 minutes. This is the same for Air Force bases in hot areas... It just seems unlikely to me.... And you can't say that they were not thinking it was going to break out or not have any problems. They had snipers on ALL of the roofs... Snipers are not going to do CRAP during an outbreak... you need troops... plain and simple....

Anyway... i appreciate the input... I agree on the naval blockade that they did not show it... it could have been there... you are correct...

Tom

[Sambob]

Couple of gripes.

The dad appearing every freaking other minute and being immune to
fire?!?! Also the helicopter bit, which most people appeared to like, I thought
it was a good effect but completely unnecessary and "unrealistic".

Other than that I thought it was a kickass film. I absolutely loved the intro, think it's the best piece of cinematography I've ever seen, it instantly got me hooked.

[Keegan27]

Thanks for the reply. Even before they knew she was infected, you dont think they would leave a "possibly" infected woman STRAPPED to a table, helpless without so much as a nurse near her? I mean, we have nurses in hospitals 24x7, etc... And they KNEW she had contact with infected... The doctor knew after seeing the bite marks... so, it is just plain BS...

Next, the Janitor. I worked at a military base here in San Diego for 4 years. I saw the janitors. Yes, they did have access to certain areas, but in real secure areas, they are not allowed. If a janitor is needed, he is escorted. All classified information, etc. must be secured in locked safes, etc. before anyone can go near them without clearance... So, it is not plausible for him to go into where the infected woman was.

The other things, about the troops all being killed? I don't buy it. There were over a thousand troops in that area alone. It seemed that once the infected got out of the building, there were no troops except for snipers. That is ridiculous. I know several died in the building, but not over 1000... What happened to all of the tanks? All of the hardware that we saw outside in the beginning portions of the movie? Why did the Apache decide to come out and play AFTER everything was already screwed?

The commander called a Code Red. Several minutes passed since the Code Red signal to the civilians being herded into that room, until they got out. I would say maybe 10 to 15 minutes. Think about the time it took the troops to round up the civilians and put them in that stupid basement (which is another stupid idea) ... They could have mobilized an entire BRIGADE by then... They could have had 2 dozen Apaches scrambled by then...

Aircraft carriers always have a minimum of an Alert 15 when they are on patrol. That means that can launch 4 interceptor fighters within 15 minutes of the call. Usually they have an Alert 5 or 10. Which means that they can be launched in 5 to 10 minutes. This is the same for Air Force bases in hot areas... It just seems unlikely to me.... And you can't say that they were not thinking it was going to break out or not have any problems. They had snipers on ALL of the roofs... Snipers are not going to do CRAP during an outbreak... you need troops... plain and simple....

Anyway... i appreciate the input... I agree on the naval blockade that they did not show it... it could have been there... you are correct...

Tom


I agree on the point they aren't going to leave some one strapped down with out so much as a nurse hanging around. But i disagree about the knew she had infection becuase even with the bite marks your talking about a virus that wiped the floor with the whole of the british island so i doubt the doctors first thought was she must be some host body and it doesn't effect her.

Back to the janitor, firstly i disagree with calling him a janitor he did seem to have a certain bit of authority more so then a mere mop boy, maybe some sort of engineer to work on all the equipment or something of the sort, but thats besides the point your assuming that she was in a highly secure area were it is poissilbe she was just in a mildly secure section of the hospital because i'm still firmly behind my idea that they didn't think she was infected just kinda nutty from being left alone in a infested area and honestly in my mind she was strapped down for her own safety.

Now i agree they did die quickly but they did show some scenes of people lighting up 50 cal's and shooting up infected, though they did seem to die quickly. But my biggest bitch is they shoved most of the civilians in the basement with no lights or guards with just a chain around the door, i have a hard time believing they wouldn't lock them down further simply becuase the infected can't mulitply if they don't have folks to chew on.

But again i disagree about the snipers they would be the best defensive against a light outbreak because you only use one bullet and your out of harms way.

But i'm mainly suprised your not complaining about my biggest bs moment in the movie which is where they pulled up there shirts to defend against chemical agents that part had me annoyed!

[TomZombieHunter]

But i'm mainly suprised your not complaining about my biggest bs moment in the movie which is where they pulled up there shirts to defend against chemical agents that part had me annoyed!

No, I COMPLETELY agree about the gas... That is utterly ridiculous that they think they can get away from chemical gas by using their shirts... LOL... I thought that was pretty friggin' hilarious myself...

I mean, its NOT a friggin' STINK BOMB!! It's NERVE GAS!!! ... I mean, come on...

thats why I didn't say anything about it... I agree with you... its BS....

And the Apache missing the car ... that was BS also... my god, they would have been fried in an instant if they actually had an Apache after them...

Tom

[Keegan27]

Yea it reminds me of when all the civlians thought that ifthey taped up there house with duct tape they would safe from Chemical weapons.
And yes the heli would have smoked that car no sweat, alot of things were just insane but i honestly did love that movie but if only they could have kept the intro scene feel throughout the entire movie its almost like they had a diffrent director for the opening scene then for the rest of the movie.

[nirvroxx]

Yea it reminds me of when all the civlians thought that ifthey taped up there house with duct tape they would safe from Chemical weapons.
And yes the heli would have smoked that car no sweat, alot of things were just insane but i honestly did love that movie but if only they could have kept the intro scene feel throughout the entire movie its almost like they had a diffrent director for the opening scene then for the rest of the movie.

i think danny boyle did that intro scene, which might explain a lot.

[Zombie King]

That was uncalled for ZK. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Everyone is untitled to their opinion around here... If you don't like what they have to say, ignored it and move on... If you want to continue being a member on here, I suggest you start working on your people skills.


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Sorry boss! It was a little uncalled for. Won't let it happen again!

[Keegan27]

i think danny boyle did that intro scene, which might explain a lot.

If that in fact is the truth whos retarded idea was it to let him do the intro and get us all hyped up for what could have been the best Zombie movie of all time and then turn it over to someone that made light hearted attemts for normal Shock scares (by shock scares i am refering to the type that all of the sudden shove something into the screen making you jump a bit at first then your like thats retarded).
Becuase in all honestly the begining scene like i said before was wonderful and the rest while good just didn't live up to the rest. I wish i had enough money to make my own movie............

[Zombie King]

Yea it reminds me of when all the civlians thought that ifthey taped up there house with duct tape they would safe from Chemical weapons.
And yes the heli would have smoked that car no sweat, alot of things were just insane but i honestly did love that movie but if only they could have kept the intro scene feel throughout the entire movie its almost like they had a diffrent director for the opening scene then for the rest of the movie.

I completely agree with you. The opening scene was a completely different feel from the rest. I don't think the director took the right approach. Usually the ending is what causes a viewer to remember the movie not the beginning. I loved the movie but I wish it would have kept the same pace as the opening scene. And the car scene with the smoke was a little crazy. No matter if the doors, windows, and vents were closed the smoke still would have gotten in. But once again, still a great movie. I'll watch it again when it comes out on video.

[Zombie King]

I know the US Military fairly well, as well as other militaries... And I would say that it would have been handled completely different. I dont think there was anything in this movie that would have actually happened, except for the Fuel Air Explosive (FAE) droppings...

The island would have had a naval blockade... There would be constant patrols... There would have been guards all over the infected woman... A janitor would NOT have access to secure military areas... All of the troops except for the snipers WOULD NOT disappear when the SHTF.... And I can go on and on and on...

Tom

Brother, in real life the military is the last thing from perfect. THE VERY LAST THING. The military isn't as backwards as our leading politicians of this country though. God, how I would love to live in France or the UK!

[zombiekilling101]

Brother, in real life the military is the last thing from perfect. THE VERY LAST THING. The military isn't as backwards as our leading politicians of this country though. God, how I would love to live in France or the UK!


and you know this how?

[Zombie King]

No, you probably don't see things like that because of how incredibly stupid and implausable it is. I almost walked out of the theater--but since I was the only one in there, I said "wtf" and finished it.

Overall, I liked it.

Yes, overall, I loved it. I think something like that is possible. Have you ever been a helicopter pilot. Nope, I didn't think so. Most likely after the helicopter made all of those hits with the propeller it would probably crash form a major malfunction. But, I guess the pilot got lucky. I don't think he was even trying to do that though. I thought he was just desperately trying to get that guy off of his wings. He tried flying low and giving him to the zombies!

[nirvroxx]

Yes, overall, I loved it. I think something like that is possible. Have you ever been a helicopter pilot. Nope, I didn't think so. Most likely after the helicopter made all of those hits with the propeller it would probably crash form a major malfunction. But, I guess the pilot got lucky. I don't think he was even trying to do that though. I thought he was just desperately trying to get that guy off of his wings. He tried flying low and giving him to the zombies!

nope, he was clearly trying to do that....doyle asked for his help, then we see said chopper pilot grimmace and say something to the effect of: "c'mon you bastards."

[Zombie King]

and you know this how?

What exactly are you asking me? How do I know our military isn't perfect. I served and I still have buddys that are serving. Even for a person that hasn't served and doesn't know anybody in the military all they have to do is watch the news and read the paper daily. Or how do I know our politicians are F***ed? Everyone knows this as long as they haven't been living on the moon. Our politicians are the most corrupt people in the world and give the United States of America a bad name. God, especially the republicans. Why do you think everyone, even our European allies, hate us? Our country is the biggest terrorists of them all. I am an American. But I don't know if I'm proud to be one now a days.:-(

[Zombie King]

nope, he was clearly trying to do that....doyle asked for his help, then we see said chopper pilot grimmace and say something to the effect of: "c'mon you bastards."

Right on! I had some real assholes sitting behind my dad and I so sadly I wasn't able to catch every little detail. I was looking so forward to this too. After experiences like that, I wonder if it's even worth going to the theaters?:-(

[Zombie King]

and you know this how?

ZK101, no disrespect. I'm not trying to be mister know it all. I'm just being real. You are really not a person that I want to argue or disagree with because I usually always agree with things you have to say in this forum. I just know quite a bit about this country from personal experience and from what I've heard from reliable resources.

[Keegan27]

and you know this how?

Well the easier way to prove that he is correct is by the simple use of logic (i'm not trying to be an ass so you'll have to excuse me) But the military is made up of people and people by defination are not perfect. If you've ever served like i have you would know most of the time you serve in the military its one big Cluster F*ck though thats not to say we don't have the best military on the planet its just the simple fact of when your orginazing such a massive Force of people things mess up you can't do anything about it.

[Zombie King]

Who said there wasn't a naval blockade? It never showed us if they had ships patroling, Agreed about the fact that soon as they knew she was infected she would have been at the very least heavily guarded though I can agrue soon as the infection was confirmed they were headed down there to put a end to her spark of life. And Janitors might have access to secure areas because someone has to clean them not to mention the fact that he went down there before the infection was confirmed so she was in simple quaratine so its not like she was a natual secret you have to remeber that to there minds all the infected have been dead for weeks so they weren't worried that she had teh virus becuase it takes a whole 10 seconds to normally turn people into insane pyschos and she was the first case of it being recessive. The troops didn't dispear they died when SHTF. But i agree alot of things they did were ass backwards but hell thats the military for you.

Edit. Oh and The place was in the state of marshal law given the heavy presence of military so how can you say there weren't constant patrols seemed like there were to me with all the snipers and soldiers and such.

You and I see eye to eye!

[Zombie King]

Well the easier way to prove that he is correct is by the simple use of logic (i'm not trying to be an ass so you'll have to excuse me) But the military is made up of people and people by defination are not perfect. If you've ever served like i have you would know most of the time you serve in the military its one big Cluster F*ck though thats not to say we don't have the best military on the planet its just the simple fact of when your orginazing such a massive Force of people things mess up you can't do anything about it.

That is correct. We do have an excellent military though. I'm not putting down our military like I truly am our politicians! Military=good men, politicians=bad men.

[Airborne]

Yes, overall, I loved it. I think something like that is possible. Have you ever been a helicopter pilot. Nope, I didn't think so. Most likely after the helicopter made all of those hits with the propeller it would probably crash form a major malfunction. But, I guess the pilot got lucky. I don't think he was even trying to do that though. I thought he was just desperately trying to get that guy off of his wings. He tried flying low and giving him to the zombies!


Actually, ace, I am a licensed pilot--fixed wing. I have flown helicopters, though.

[Zombie King]

saw it on friday with zk101 and again yesterday......

overall it was a mighty good flick....I thouroughly enjoyed this film. the first 15mins were INTENSE, and IMO better then the opening scene in DOTD '04...I only had a couple of gripes.

*SPOILERS*

1. theres no way in hell those kids would have gotten out of the secure area.
2. Don popping out everywhere the kids were...lame.
3. theres no way those scooters and that car would have started after being left unatended to for over 6 months...the batteries would have loong been dead.
4. don having acces to his wife...no gaurds??
other than that, I loved it all....I dont know what the gripe is with the helicopter scene....it was freaking brilliant! I also enjoyed the ending. leaves it WIDE open for another sequel and if thats so, then all of europe/asia is ****ed!


one more gripe! they used that song "in a heartbeat" way too many times throughout the movie....it definetly fit the intro scene though!

If overall it was a might good flick then how about changing from Mr. Negative to Mr. Positive and listing 5 good things about the movie!:)

[Zombie King]

Actually, ace, I am a licensed pilot--fixed wing. I have flown helicopters, though.

Oh my gosh, my deepest, deepest, sincerest apologies!:) Whether or not you are a pilot anything is possible. It might not be likely but it is possible.

[nirvroxx]

If overall it was a might good flick then how about changing from Mr. Negative to Mr. Positive and listing 5 good things about the movie!:)

alright!

1. EXCELLENT intro!
2. EXCELLENT Chaos scene, when outbreak happens
3. infected looked and acted scarier then ever
4. loved the chopper scene, no matter how "unrealistic" it was.
5. ending was perfect for a sequel.

[zombiekilling101]

What exactly are you asking me? How do I know our military isn't perfect. I served and I still have buddys that are serving. Even for a person that hasn't served and doesn't know anybody in the military all they have to do is watch the news and read the paper daily. Or how do I know our politicians are F***ed? Everyone knows this as long as they haven't been living on the moon. Our politicians are the most corrupt people in the world and give the United States of America a bad name. God, especially the republicans. Why do you think everyone, even our European allies, hate us? Our country is the biggest terrorists of them all. I am an American. But I don't know if I'm proud to be one now a days.:-(


no politics. and if your not proud.. simply leave. biggest terrorists of all... give me a F'ing break.

5 good things about the movie:

1) sniper kill zone
2) opening house break in and chase
3) don killing his wife (disturbing but a good scene)
4) helicopter rampage
5) doyle looking up as the jets stream by

bonus. the infected storming France.

[C J]

I know the US Military fairly well, as well as other militaries... And I would say that it would have been handled completely different. I dont think there was anything in this movie that would have actually happened, except for the Fuel Air Explosive (FAE) droppings...

The island would have had a naval blockade... There would be constant patrols... There would have been guards all over the infected woman... A janitor would NOT have access to secure military areas... All of the troops except for the snipers WOULD NOT disappear when the SHTF.... And I can go on and on and on...

Tom

Do you think the the milllitary would ignor the epidemiologist(my new word of the day) or doctors. Because sometimes politicians and officers don't always follow the advice they are given.

[zombiekilling101]

Do you think the the milllitary would ignor the epidemiologist(my new word of the day) or doctors. Because sometimes politicians and officers don't always follow the advice they are given.


I think it matters who had authority. im sure Stone was givin orders to let the medics do there job. but he also had the orders to not let it get out of hand again any means he could.

[C J]

Seems like such a ignorant blunder(which in this case makes for a great action horror).

[Bad Zombie Night]

What exactly are you asking me? How do I know our military isn't perfect. I served and I still have buddys that are serving. Even for a person that hasn't served and doesn't know anybody in the military all they have to do is watch the news and read the paper daily. Or how do I know our politicians are F***ed? Everyone knows this as long as they haven't been living on the moon. Our politicians are the most corrupt people in the world and give the United States of America a bad name. God, especially the republicans. Why do you think everyone, even our European allies, hate us? Our country is the biggest terrorists of them all. I am an American. But I don't know if I'm proud to be one now a days.:-(


no politics.

Good Advice. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley_Lthumbup.gif

[Zombie King]

alright!

1. EXCELLENT intro!
2. EXCELLENT Chaos scene, when outbreak happens
3. infected looked and acted scarier then ever
4. loved the chopper scene, no matter how "unrealistic" it was.
5. ending was perfect for a sequel.

Well done! I agree with all of the above. And I for the most part agree with the 5 negative things you had listed too!:)

[TransformersFan]

1)The beginning cottage and chase scene.
2)The fire bombing scenes, breathless.
3)The emptiness and desolation of london. I loved the extra touches like the over grown grass in the stadium.
4)The infected were much more horrifying. The blood vomits were great.
5)The ending, while curious was haunting.

[DeadinWV]

What exactly are you asking me? How do I know our military isn't perfect. I served and I still have buddys that are serving. Even for a person that hasn't served and doesn't know anybody in the military all they have to do is watch the news and read the paper daily. Or how do I know our politicians are F***ed? Everyone knows this as long as they haven't been living on the moon. Our politicians are the most corrupt people in the world and give the United States of America a bad name. God, especially the republicans. Why do you think everyone, even our European allies, hate us? Our country is the biggest terrorists of them all. I am an American. But I don't know if I'm proud to be one now a days.:-(


Don't let the door..........

[jackskellington]

Don't let the door..........

Exactly. :clap:

[nirvroxx]

1)3)The emptiness and desolation of london. I loved the extra touches like the over grown grass in the stadium.

I thought they captured that perfectly....it really did looked empty and desolate...the cars upside down, the trash strewn about.

[PRETTYPOISON]

I just seen the movie last night. I wasn't pleased with the ending though. It made me angry that they just left it open for another sequal that will probaly suck. It had an ok opening but what can you reall,y expect from sequals??

[goesaround]

O.K saw it last night.. The first much better as a complete story. This was choppy. It was absurd that the father appeared and did not get burnt up. They over played him leaving her and that theme is the returning plot line. You see your suspension of disbelief fell often. They would have scooped the kids up MUCH sooner, no way the so called code red would have not gone down faster and harder. Nope filled with no ways....I enjoyed it alot but it's not what we are waiting for. Correct me if I am wrong but the assumption from the end of the movie is the helicopter leaves England (Passes the White cliffs of Dover) the copter lands in France, the boy turns infected and the contagion spreads to Paris. This is what I got from the end.....

[MrShape666]

Okay, I just saw this. I actually liked it better then the first film. It's mostly dialogue again, but this time the dialogue and characters are interesting. And you gotta love that helicopter carnage. Like the first movie, this not only reminded me a lot of Romero's zombie movies, but also The Crazies. An interestingly more sypathetic portrayl of the American millitary then we are used to lately (thanks to supreme idiot Bush). I basically enjoyed the flick, and that brilliant scene in the supway with nothing put the nightvision scope was great.

Like everyone else, I didn't really believe that the father could just walk in there and get infected, but it's a minor gripe.

[nirvroxx]

the boy turns infected and the contagion spreads to Paris. This is what I got from the end.....

I dont think the boy actually "turned", he didnt turn when he was intially attacked by his father, so we all assume he has the same "anti-inection" thing going on in his blood. I beleive he either got the chopper pilot infected or his sister(more probable) by some other way then attacking them... a sneeze or food/drink sharing maybe??

[TomZombieHunter]

What exactly are you asking me? How do I know our military isn't perfect. I served and I still have buddys that are serving. Even for a person that hasn't served and doesn't know anybody in the military all they have to do is watch the news and read the paper daily. Or how do I know our politicians are F***ed? Everyone knows this as long as they haven't been living on the moon. Our politicians are the most corrupt people in the world and give the United States of America a bad name. God, especially the republicans. Why do you think everyone, even our European allies, hate us? Our country is the biggest terrorists of them all. I am an American. But I don't know if I'm proud to be one now a days.:-(

I never said the military was "perfect." No one is perfect... What exactly do you see in the news that is so bad about our military? Yes, we have bad moments... like Abu Gharib (sp?) or a few rapes, etc... But that doesnt mean everyone in the military does that stuff... There is work that needs to be done, yes... I would blame 99% of everything you are talking about on the Politicians, not the military... The politicians are F**ed... I agree.... I wouldn't say that they are the "most corrupt in the world" ... If you think that, then you haven't been around the world much... Any I don't think we are the biggest "terrorists" of them all... I understand "terrorists" pretty well, as I am very familiar with that region and how they work... I happen to be of middle eastern descent, although was born and raised here in the USA... I dont like how they do stuff, but thats just how they are... Our country does more for other countries then all others combined... so, I wouldnt say that we are terrorists... I have worked for the Government for 4 years in the past... To tell you the truth, sometimes i am APPALLED by how NICE WE ARE!!

Tom

[TomZombieHunter]

Well the easier way to prove that he is correct is by the simple use of logic (i'm not trying to be an ass so you'll have to excuse me) But the military is made up of people and people by defination are not perfect. If you've ever served like i have you would know most of the time you serve in the military its one big Cluster F*ck though thats not to say we don't have the best military on the planet its just the simple fact of when your orginazing such a massive Force of people things mess up you can't do anything about it.

Sorry about my rant in the previous post everyone.... I think Keegan summed up what I was trying to say right here...

Thanks Keegan...

It is not perfect, but it is the best... and it is impossible to be perfect...

Tom

[TomZombieHunter]

Actually, ace, I am a licensed pilot--fixed wing. I have flown helicopters, though.

Cool Airborne... I am a pilot also (or at least used to be.. haven't flown for awhile) ... I used to fly in a Naval flying club... Was fun! What do you drive?

I wouldn's have minded being in one of those F-15s napin those infected :-)

Tom

[TomZombieHunter]

Do you think the the milllitary would ignor the epidemiologist(my new word of the day) or doctors. Because sometimes politicians and officers don't always follow the advice they are given.

I agree, sometimes good advice is not followed... Are you talking about how the commander wanted to just kill the carrier woman? Instead of keeping her for testing?

If it was me, I would kill her also...

Tom

[Keegan27]

no politics. and if your not proud.. simply leave. biggest terrorists of all... give me a F'ing break.

5 good things about the movie:

1) sniper kill zone
2) opening house break in and chase
3) don killing his wife (disturbing but a good scene)
4) helicopter rampage
5) doyle looking up as the jets stream by

bonus. the infected storming France.

Not to turn this into a political debate but that was possibly the most unamerican this you could possible say. How can you be upset its his right as an American to voice his thoughts on how he isn't happy with the current state of affair of politics. You can't simply say you don't agree with him so he should get out....... Why do you think we have something called freedom of speech.

[nirvroxx]

Not to turn this into a political debate but that was possibly the most unamerican this you could possible say. How can you be upset its his right as an American to voice his thoughts on how he isn't happy with the current state of affair of politics. You can't simply say you don't agree with him so he should get out....... Why do you think we have something called freedom of speech.

enough with the politics....you guys are gonna get this thread closed with this shit....if you have something to say PM each other...

now back to 28 weeks......

[goesaround]

The fathers acting was pretty poor compared to his earlier work in the really great neo horror film about the cannibal Windigo in 1830's U.S army 'Ravenous' and as a tough heroin addict in Boyle's first movie from Scotland. I just did not quite feel the family dynamic from him much or the mother. The only characters I liked was the woman Major and the kind sniper, who was to me a perfect example of most of the modern U.S. military soldiers I've recently met.(No political discussion intended or desired) The kids were annoying and o.k. but the boy was not really likable enough. One thing impressed me. The level of cooperation the city of London gave them, UNLESS of course the film is real and London IS deserted.

[HOO-HAA]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)

[nirvroxx]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)

I totally enjoyed it! bout time we got a good zombie flick in theaters...

[TomZombieHunter]

I just saw the movie for the second time yesterday...

I was wondering about something...

SPOILER ALERT!!

When the lady was laying in the bed strapped down, she was watching her husband after he got infected... while he was freaking out and banging around, she was kind of just looking at him.... almost like " Ha Ha, I infected your ass, bastard..." But then she started freaking out once he was about to kill her...

anyone have insight on this?

tom

[nirvroxx]

I just saw the movie for the second time yesterday...

I was wondering about something...

SPOILER ALERT!!

When the lady was laying in the bed strapped down, she was watching her husband after he got infected... while he was freaking out and banging around, she was kind of just looking at him.... almost like " Ha Ha, I infected your ass, bastard..." But then she started freaking out once he was about to kill her...

anyone have insight on this?

tom
I dont think she realized what was happening @ first, then it all set in when she saw his eyes...BTW....what a horrible way to go. strapped down and defenseless.

[UNDEAD FRED]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)


I saw it twice allready, I love it.

[C J]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)

It was fricken awesome! But there is much to criticize about it which is also fun.

[TransformersFan]

I just watched 28 Days Later again today and after seeing Weeks I definately appreciate the original more. Now that was a masterpiece of horror cinema.

I had a couple of questions.

1) Did Alex Garland, the writer of the original get involved with the sequel at all? Because if he didnt, then perhaps that's where the weakness of the sequel lies, IMO.

2) Is there any proof that Boyle directed the first 15 minutes, Cabin Siege scene?

3) Do you think Jim, Selena and Hannah from the original would have returned to London? This is theoretical., based on their charateristics from the original. Maybe Jim would have. But Selena would not. She was a survivor from the beginning of the outbreak. London would have brought back too many bad memories.

4) Is there any hints that maybe there were other zones of rebuilding? Perhaps a coastal town of city?

5)How much was Ireland affected by the original outbreak, I wonder.

[Zombie King]

I saw it twice allready, I love it.

I'm with you on that Fred!

[Zombie King]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)

Loved it! My favorite zombie flick, I'd say in the past couple of years!

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

Sweet jaysus, does anyone else agree that this film was EXCELLENT?!

You've all been waiting for a good zombie flick. HERE IT IS!!

ENJOY IT AND STOP MOANIN!! :drinking: :)

Hell yeah! How anyone can grip about this film is beyond me. Watching this was comparable to being on heroin. What a FIX! Any mainstream movie that can make my jaw drop gets a standing ovation here.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I never said the military was "perfect." No one is perfect... What exactly do you see in the news that is so bad about our military? Yes, we have bad moments... like Abu Gharib (sp?) or a few rapes, etc... But that doesnt mean everyone in the military does that stuff... There is work that needs to be done, yes... I would blame 99% of everything you are talking about on the Politicians, not the military... The politicians are F**ed... I agree.... I wouldn't say that they are the "most corrupt in the world" ... If you think that, then you haven't been around the world much... Any I don't think we are the biggest "terrorists" of them all... I understand "terrorists" pretty well, as I am very familiar with that region and how they work... I happen to be of middle eastern descent, although was born and raised here in the USA... I dont like how they do stuff, but thats just how they are... Our country does more for other countries then all others combined... so, I wouldnt say that we are terrorists... I have worked for the Government for 4 years in the past... To tell you the truth, sometimes i am APPALLED by how NICE WE ARE!!

Tom

Not to turn this into a political debate but that was possibly the most unamerican this you could possible say. How can you be upset its his right as an American to voice his thoughts on how he isn't happy with the current state of affair of politics. You can't simply say you don't agree with him so he should get out....... Why do you think we have something called freedom of speech.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Signs%20and%20Gestures/No_Politics.gif

[The_Lord_Humungus]

I really enjoyed this flic. However, I have one main gripe with this movie. The camera work during the fight scenes was far too dodgy for my taste. I was hoping to actually see something during these scenes. It seems as if the cameramen devloped cerebral palsy during these shots. The outside shots however, were very excellent.

[HOO-HAA]

:lol: That's more like it, lads! :clap:

[Quinn]

Well, since I posted alot of stuff for the film and after reading the posts I thought I would chip in a quick review.
I loved it......
Thats about it, I would love to elaborate but I got work on my heels. I think Hoo-Haa had a great point when he stated that we have a good film on our hands. So while belaboring the point that certain elements had to occur to allow the story to develop is natural in a focused community such as this one, in no way did I think those elements were of such repute that they rendered the film bad. Besides with the bank this one will make on in theaters and DVD/Blue Ray/ HD-DVD, we can probably expect a third shot by Danny Boyle. Also it gives a chance for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to direct more. This is a great thing (go see intacto).
Finally Jeremy Renner made it into my top three actors I could see play Captain America.
SPOLIER!!!:

Man that car scene with him dropped a big stone in my gut. Also I am kinda glad the wink was edited out, it probably would have advertised too much.

[Zombie King]

I really enjoyed this flic. However, I have one main gripe with this movie. The camera work during the fight scenes was far too dodgy for my taste. I was hoping to actually see something during these scenes. It seems as if the cameramen devloped cerebral palsy during these shots. The outside shots however, were very excellent.

I agree with you on some of the camera work. Although I think it added to the success of the movie at times. There were quite a few instances where I wanted to see more close up shots with the camera and on a couple occasions I felt like I was getting a headache from all of the moving around. But, I loved the whole movie anyways! I don't think they could have done much better!

[nirvroxx]

*reply to spoiler*


Man that car scene with him dropped a big stone in my gut. Also I am kinda glad the wink was edited out, it probably would have advertised too much.

haha....the first time I saw the trailer and saw the wink i said to my self: "that guy is dead for sure."



turns out I was right!

[wildchid]

**Spoiler**

I hated that fiery death in the car scene, but for me it kept the movie from being cheesy.
I would have loved to see a steadier camera at the beginning especially. I'm sure they ment well, but came out a little too frenzied. But to complain about that is like complaining about winning the lotto, but only getting 30 million back after taxes.

[Darkskull]

All I have to say to you is "Boo-hoo you big baby!" The best part of the movie was with the helicopter blades! Why? Because you don't see things like that often if ever. Very original!.

No! They did that in Grindhouse... I don't care to see that kind of stuff in movies I like for their realism, not all of us want to see farfetched balls to the wall action movies like you.

[zombiekilling101]

the helicopter has been used as a weapon before. some action movies back in the day. cutting down peeps when there on the top of trains.

[Quinn]

Orginial DOTD death by copter comes to mind. Both the zombie and the never filmed Fran scene.
Have a good day
Quinn

[Zombie King]

No! They did that in Grindhouse... I don't care to see that kind of stuff in movies I like for their realism, not all of us want to see farfetched balls to the wall action movies like you.

Back off dog! You don't know me!:) The only thing balls to the wall is.... Well shit I don't know!

[Zombie King]

Orginial DOTD death by copter comes to mind. Both the zombie and the never filmed Fran scene.
Have a good day
Quinn

Yes!!! I know this!!! But it wasn't intentional, hello!!!:loon:

[Zombie King]

the helicopter has been used as a weapon before. some action movies back in the day. cutting down peeps when there on the top of trains.

ZK101, I thought we were friends!:) Must you prove me wrong too!:cry:

[C J]

The fathers acting was pretty poor compared to his earlier work in the really great neo horror film about the cannibal Windigo in 1830's U.S army 'Ravenous' and as a tough heroin addict in Boyle's first movie from Scotland. I just did not quite feel the family dynamic from him much or the mother. The only characters I liked was the woman Major and the kind sniper, who was to me a perfect example of most of the modern U.S. military soldiers I've recently met.(No political discussion intended or desired) The kids were annoying and o.k. but the boy was not really likable enough. One thing impressed me. The level of cooperation the city of London gave them, UNLESS of course the film is real and London IS deserted.

spoiler
The cowardly character played father should get a little more praise. I want to point out one scene where the father kills the mother. Filming a zombie up close for a lengthy time apparently isn't easy. Z. Snyder says this during the extras in DOTD 04. Back to the scene, this scene left me thinking afterwards. How is this going to be played out and it didn't dissapoint. Anyone??? Also it left a feeling a wow this is exciting and new. Now come on, if the character is not popular thats understandable but trying to name a scene with a zombie transformation closeup for this long that rivals this? I'm sure there is a few scenes, but not many lets here em.

[zombiekilling101]

ZK101, I thought we were friends!:) Must you prove me wrong too!:cry:


dont worry man we're buds! just some harmless discussion

[Zombie King]

dont worry man we're buds! just some harmless discussion

I know!:) Just giving you a little bit of a hard time brother!:evil:

[C J]

[QUOTE=TransformersFan;303693]I just watched 28 Days Later again today and after seeing Weeks I definately appreciate the original more. Now that was a masterpiece of horror cinema.

I had a couple of questions.


2) Is there any proof that Boyle directed the first 15 minutes, Cabin Siege scene?
Sweet scene!
Here in an interview robert Carlyle talks about it.
<http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_weeks_later/trailers_player.php?IGNMediaID=1987140&playerType= playlist>

[Zombie King]

[QUOTE=TransformersFan;303693]I just watched 28 Days Later again today and after seeing Weeks I definately appreciate the original more. Now that was a masterpiece of horror cinema.

I had a couple of questions.


2) Is there any proof that Boyle directed the first 15 minutes, Cabin Siege scene?
Sweet scene!
Here in an interview robert Carlyle talks about it.
<http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/28_weeks_later/trailers_player.php?IGNMediaID=1987140&playerType= playlist>

I hadn't even heard that Danny Boyle was involved in the first 15 minutes of the film. That info is new to me but it wouldn't surprise me though because that first 15 miutes was the greatest. It seemed like his style of directing. It was almost a beautiful thing when homie was running and it showed the dozens of infected coming over the hillside towards him. I absolutely loved it. I loved it! I hear what you are saying about the appreciation for the first one now. I don't appreciate it more because I think the sequel is bad. I love "28 Weeks" but it just fits together so nicely with the first even though they are quite different. I really can't explain why I enjoy the first so much more now, I just do! And that's fine with me! Damn good movie, the both of 'em!

[Kemper]

Man, that helicopter scene was so fake and unreal:evil: :)

[The_Lord_Humungus]

*spoiler alert










The scene in the civilian containment area was ridiculosuly obvious, but it was very fun to watch the chain reaction of the virus being spread.

[hardcharger]

SPOILER

People keep calling the dad a coward for bailing on his wife. The way I saw it, it looked like the mum, feeling maternal, put herself in a really bad position with the Reggies (yes, I call them Reggies) being between her and her husband. Mind you that he did initially try to save her. Everything he asked her to do, she did the opposite, making a rescue increasingly difficult.

By the time he got outside, it looked as if an arm pulled her away from the window, making his instinct to run the correct one. Had he stayed, there'd have been no movie. I don't think he was a coward. He simply had a terrible choice to make and living with it was a killer. :)

[hardcharger]

*spoiler alert










The scene in the civilian containment area was ridiculosuly obvious, but it was very fun to watch the chain reaction of the virus being spread.
Aw, man...you were post 666. Cool.

[Zombpete]

Better late than never but I saw 28WL today and yep it was worth the wait.
I am going to see it again next week

WOOT!!! :guns:

[The Phantom]

Oh 28 WEEKS later...well it'll probably suck big hairy gorilla balls too
The maker of this post needs a slap >=(

[Zombie King]

SPOILER

People keep calling the dad a coward for bailing on his wife. The way I saw it, it looked like the mum, feeling maternal, put herself in a really bad position with the Reggies (yes, I call them Reggies) being between her and her husband. Mind you that he did initially try to save her. Everything he asked her to do, she did the opposite, making a rescue increasingly difficult.

By the time he got outside, it looked as if an arm pulled her away from the window, making his instinct to run the correct one. Had he stayed, there'd have been no movie. I don't think he was a coward. He simply had a terrible choice to make and living with it was a killer. :)

I'm with you on this. The dad was no coward. Who was downstairs near the front door killing all of the zombies with the crow bar when everyone else was running upstairs to get away? Of course, the dad!!! After all of that hard work he comes upstairs to a wife that again does not listen to him.:x

[Zombie King]

The maker of this post needs a slap >=(

Agreed! I think the guy is :loon:

[Zombpete]

The maker of this post needs a slap >=(

The maker of that post has probably been slapped one too any times. :?

[Zombie King]

The maker of that post has probably been slapped one too any times. :?

Congrats to who did it! I wish I was there first though!:x

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

Sweet the scene evaluation has begun.

Don't get me wrong! I absolutely loved this film more than any zombie film EVER.

ALL SPOILERS FROM HERE DOWN!

Ok how about these?

1. When Don get's into the boat and rides away wouldn't those zombies just chase him up the river? I mean the motor didn't look too big, and these Infected are fast and seem to have endless endurance.

2 Wouldn't a squad leader like Doyle not even hesitate to shoot everyone when ordered? I don't know much about the military, but I assume a sniper in his role wouldn't disobey an order, or even later he kills one of his own in a shoot out.

3. And what's up with Don being able to track his family?

[Zombie King]

Sweet the scene evaluation has begun.

Don't get me wrong! I absolutely loved this film more than any zombie film EVER.

ALL SPOILERS FROM HERE DOWN!

Ok how about these?

1. When Don get's into the boat and rides away wouldn't those zombies just chase him up the river? I mean the motor didn't look too big, and these Infected are fast and seem to have endless endurance.

2 Wouldn't a squad leader like Doyle not even hesitate to shoot everyone when ordered? I don't know much about the military, but I assume a sniper in his role wouldn't disobey an order, or even later he kills one of his own in a shoot out.

3. And what's up with Don being able to track his family?

1. I think a motorboat would move faster in the river than the infected on land running through the woods.
2. Would you shoot an innocent kid. I wouldn't no matter who the F*** told me to. I understand why the military was doing what they were doing but it was still kinda wrong.
3. Don knew to meet his kids at the train. When his kids took off he knew they were heading back to the house. And when he was infected it seemed like he was following them. Yeah, I know. The infected don't do that so maybe it was just a coincidence.

[The Phantom]

Congrats to who did it! I wish I was there first though!:x
Lol, it's fun quoting ancient posts

[Zombpete]

1. 3. Don knew to meet his kids at the train. When his kids took off he knew they were heading back to the house. And when he was infected it seemed like he was following them. Yeah, I know. The infected don't do that so maybe it was just a coincidence.

Don was infected by his wife who had a genetic defect that stopped her from turning fully into an infected. Maybe Don was infected by a different strain of the virus and had some residual memory.

[C J]

Don was infected by his wife who had a genetic defect that stopped her from turning fully into an infected. Maybe Don was infected by a different strain of the virus and had some residual memory.

I would agree with this. At times the zombie looked like he was hiding to avoid being spotted. He even avoided another confrontation with his boy and the others. That's uncharacteristic for a rage virus.

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

Don was infected by his wife who had a genetic defect that stopped her from turning fully into an infected. Maybe Don was infected by a different strain of the virus and had some residual memory.

I like it!

[Zombie King]

Don was infected by his wife who had a genetic defect that stopped her from turning fully into an infected. Maybe Don was infected by a different strain of the virus and had some residual memory.

I too would agree. Good thinking, a very good possibility!

[HOO-HAA]

I too would agree. Good thinking, a very good possibility!

Yep, it makes sense. That's kind of how I saw it as well....

[Bad Zombie Night]

Don was infected by his wife who had a genetic defect that stopped her from turning fully into an infected. Maybe Don was infected by a different strain of the virus and had some residual memory.
Wait da minute... :drool:



You're saying that 'Alice' had genetic defect and was carrying mutated strain of the of the virus that the other infected did not have? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Would anyone like to estimate the odds on that one? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/albert.gif

[Kemper]

The wife was a first...why can't he be? The fact that he was so good at it is another story:lol:

[BarnabusBlackoak]

Wait da minute... :drool:



You're saying that 'Alice' had genetic defect and was carrying mutated strain of the of the virus that the other infected did not have? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Would anyone like to estimate the odds on that one? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/albert.gif
no, I think what they are saying is that it was her genetic defect that caused the virus in her to mutate..

[Bad Zombie Night]

no, I think what they are saying is that it was her genetic defect that caused the virus in her to mutate..

When you get right down to it, aren't you saying pretty much the same thing? :roll:

Both are highly improbable long shots to begin with... Besides other than Don's uncharacteristic behavior as an infected, what other evidence in the film do you see that there has been any mutation in the virus? Have any other infected acted in that the same manner? Did any of the survivors take notice of the change in their behavior? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/scratch-head.gif


I think the writters where just trying to add a little extra drama to the story. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Chibi]

i thought it was awesome , it had its bad moments which could of been solved by them simply putting some explanation in. ie what was happening everywhere else and where did all those infected come from

[garibaldino]

Saw it at the flicks last night.

I enjoyed it but didn't think it as good as the first film.

Some of the camera work was bloody annoying, I mean I want to see the action not have a series of blip verts, I know this was done to create the impression of panic and confusion but, for me, it didn't work.

My main complaint was when they were down in the Tube station trying to get to Wembley stadium. They cannot see a damn thing and are reliant on the female soldier with the night vision scope to see anything at all.

Yet, a few minutes later, on the Tube platform the girl is able to see in her brothers eyes that he is carrying the virus after being bitten by Don.

I've been on a Tube station platform when all the lights go out, you cannot see anything, not even your hand on the end of your nose. A bit pantsy that!!

Overall an enjoyable film, that would have been even better if it had carried on in the manner it started in. The opening few minutes were excellent with good camera work, action and suspense, it's a bit of a shame it didn't carry on in that vein.

The acid test for me is would I buy it on DVD? The answer would be "yes"

Cheers

[Zombpete]

My main complaint was when they were down in the Tube station trying to get to Wembley stadium. They cannot see a damn thing and are reliant on the female soldier with the night vision scope to see anything at all.

Yet, a few minutes later, on the Tube platform the girl is able to see in her brothers eyes that he is carrying the virus after being bitten by Don.

I've been on a Tube station platform when all the lights go out, you cannot see anything, not even your hand on the end of your nose. A bit pantsy that!!

I agree. With no electricity or natural light the tube would be in complete darkness, which wouldn't make good viewing at all.

[Darkskull]

Ok, she must be the ONLY person with the bloodtype she has (impossible). We would have already seen/heard about this in Days, but in Days everyone is infected, it's like this immunity came out of nowhere.

Out of the whole UK, don't you think there would have been other people with this immunity?

[Zombpete]

Ok, she must be the ONLY person with the bloodtype she has (impossible). We would have already seen/heard about this in Days, but in Days everyone is infected, it's like this immunity came out of nowhere.

Out of the whole UK, don't you think there would have been other people with this immunity?

Since most of the U.K still hadn't been explored properly by the U.S army, there might have been survivors with the immunity scattered across the country hiding.

[Pain]

Ok, she must be the ONLY person with the bloodtype she has (impossible). We would have already seen/heard about this in Days, but in Days everyone is infected, it's like this immunity came out of nowhere.

Out of the whole UK, don't you think there would have been other people with this immunity?

Isn't there an exception to every rule?

People really do (anal)yze movies too much:lol:

[Kemper]

Maybe, everyone else who had that bloodtype got ripped to shreds...or they are still in hiding...uuu uuu ahhhh ahhhh.:evil:

They can be blade type characters sent out to destroy the infected:lol:

[zombii]

I finally got to see 28 Weeks Later this weekend.

It was worth the wait. Different to the first movie, the story is not so personal, so you don't feel as involved throught the film. But it was scary in many ways. Obviously influenced by Iraq and the 'friendly fire' issue in the latter part of the film. It was hard to determine if the virus or the 'army' were the scariest element.

Very well done, I loved it.

xx

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

Isn't there an exception to every rule?

People really do (anal)yze movies too much:lol:

For an epic masterpiece such as this you better believe it!

[Pain]

For an epic masterpiece such as this you better believe it!

It was good, but an "epic masterpiece"? I don't think so

[Kemper]

The beginning was masterful

Was this movie really loud or am I just getting old?

[Crickler]

Got to see it this weekend and I was a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it was still a good film, just not great one. It definitely didn't live up to it's own promise after the amazing opening sequence. The 'snipers alley' segment was also excellent. I just didn't get that heavily invested in the story which was my main problem so I was just waiting to see who would be killed off next instead of caring who would die next. Then again maybe it was the group of girls who were sat behind me and wouldn't shut the f**k up that stopped me getting more heavily involved.

Anyway, it was definitely good enough to warrant a DVD purchase when it rolls around.

[alexxthird]

I am sure others have already brought this up in this thread, but I want to add to the complaint that I really do hate when the f***ing camera shakes all around. How cool would the basement shelter scene have been without all the goddamn "artistic" camera work? :x

[C J]

Many other people are complaining about this too. After a couple seconds though it would adjust. Where were you sitting? Anyone else may wanna try sitting in the back for this one it might help.

[alexxthird]

Many other people are complaining about this too. After a couple seconds though it would adjust. Where were you sitting? Anyone else may wanna try sitting in the back for this one it might help.I was in the back C J, and it didn't do anything. What a shame... That and the ending made for some hoaky elements to an otherwise fine movie...

[alexxthird]

Also, people at IMDB are screwing with my head. Where was the command bunker located?

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

I wasn't too thrilled with the crazy camera but for some reason that opening scene was the best intro to any movie i've ever seen. So something was done right with the camera work.

[alexxthird]

I wasn't too thrilled with the crazy camera but for some reason that opening scene was the best intro to any movie i've ever seen. So something was done right with the camera work.

I agree with your assessment of the opening. I am more concerned with the godawful camera work in the bioshelter in the basement of the building. I had always wondered what the train station massacre looked like as Mark describes it in the first movie, and this would have been a prime opportunity to highlight such...

[DentFoster]

I got to see it today in a totally empty theater. I honestly wasn't very impressed, the only part I really enjoyed was the helecopter taking out the herd of zombies.

[zombiekilling101]

sucks you didnt like it dent. that scene was great.

I might go see it for a 3rd time.. tying my record of Land of the Dead.

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

ZK 101 I'm going to be right there with you. I have a fricking tattoo of spiderman on my arm and I haven't even given Spidey 3 a chance yet. Too busy with this work of art.

[DentFoster]

sucks you didnt like it dent. that scene was great.

I might go see it for a 3rd time.. tying my record of Land of the Dead.
I didn't hate it, I just was hoping for more. Nothing really impressed me except that one scene. I liked the first much better.

[The Ghost of Cain]

I'm only getting a chance to see it tonight for the first time. Blame it on trips to London and Amsterdam and a Levellers gig on the night it opened. Should be settling down to it in about one hour at my local cinema. Cant wait!! Me girlfriend is coming with me...she doesnt really like horror movies...so this really IS gonna be great.

Might have to tie her to her seat. Anyone got any rope they can lend me??

:evil:

[Cybopath]

Saw it last Friday, in a packed cinema. Hate it when people whisper during the quite bits or whip their mobile flash lights, sorry I mean phones out.

Found the film very depressing, as was the first, not saying I hate it. Guess if somethings scary it should be a lil depressing.

[Zombpete]

I'm only getting a chance to see it tonight for the first time. Blame it on trips to London and Amsterdam and a Levellers gig on the night it opened. Should be settling down to it in about one hour at my local cinema. Cant wait!! Me girlfriend is coming with me...she doesnt really like horror movies...so this really IS gonna be great.

Might have to tie her to her seat. Anyone got any rope they can lend me??

:evil:

Make sure you tie the rope tight. There are a few scares :evil:

[headshotscrazy]

Wee i feel like a little school girl... Ehh i mean school boy!

Anyhow i saw 28 Weeks Later tonight! Oh loved the helicopter and the infected. Great twist of an ending too. Well all i can say for the moment is that i have been the first in the whole of my class and probably my year too see the whole of 28WL at the cinema.

Oh yea and a few scenes made me jump a bit. You know just sudden out of the blue occurrences and that sort of thing.

[zombiekilling101]

ZK 101 I'm going to be right there with you. I have a fricking tattoo of spiderman on my arm and I haven't even given Spidey 3 a chance yet. Too busy with this work of art.

damn dude get on that!

[Bad Zombie Night]

As of May 21, 2007 28 Weeks Later has done: $19,607,447 in the US.

That puts them now at #9 All-Time for Zombie films, surpassing The Serpent and the Rainbow.
#5 28 Days Later $45,064,915
#6 Resident Evil $40,119,709
#7 Creepshow $21,028,755
#8 Land of the Dead $20,700,082
#9 28 Weeks Later $19,607,447

It should pass Land of the Dead before this upcoming weekend, and before it's all said & done, it should finish ahead of CS... RE is way out of reach. :-(

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

/applaud


is that just ticket sales or all sales?

[Pain]

is that just ticket sales or all sales?

Ticket sales as opposed to?

BZN usually puts up Box Office takings, so I imagine that is what they are.

[Kemper]

Is opening scary movies on Halloween a bad idea these days?

[Pain]

Is opening scary movies on Halloween a bad idea these days?

Ask the producers of the Saw movies:lol:

[Kemper]

:) good example...I just don't feel excited when the Holiday comes around. I take off work every year...maybe I'm just getting old. 39 blues or something.:) :scare:

[WWZ]

Sorry to veer off topic, but I just have to ask...do people really like the Saw movies? I mean, am I the only one who thinks they are trash? They’re like watching a poor mans Seven, but with horrible acting/directing/writing etc. Enough with the torture movies. Seriously. That's lazy horror. :x

[Zombie Survivor]

Sorry to veer off topic, but I just have to ask...do people really like the Saw movies? I mean, am I the only one who thinks they are trash? They’re like watching a poor mans Seven, but with horrible acting/directing/writing etc. Enough with the torture movies. Seriously. That's lazy horror. :x

Yes, I REALLY like the Saw movies. I'm a fan of the series and Tobin Bell. These movies are awesome, entertaining and even philosphical... and I appreciate that next time, you don't insult viewers of movies that you don't like. You probably didn't mean it, but it hurt a little bit :cry:

P.S.
Se7en is also an awesome movie, but it's from a different sub-genre.

[Jackie Coupe]

*****possible spoilers******





The camera action was too much for me. And I know Robert Carlyle was like THE major actor in the movie but it was unfeasible to have him, as an infected, doing some of the things he did ie: tracking his kids so well while he was off his face on 'Rage'.

I loved the first one, I'm leaving it at that. I won't be adding this one to my collection. Love it or hate it, this film has inspired 'rage' in some and happiness in others.

Peace.

[Cornflakes]

I have to say that 28 weeks wasn't in my view the best film but it sis entertain me. I was getting irrated by the camera movements when the infected where running about. Also the story about the carriers wasn't the best but then this film was really more for moments and scenes that would stand out in your head. I think the story wasn't really a big deal in it. So with that I just sat back and enjoyed the gore and camera shots. Also it helped that there was a guy who kept coughing and making werid flem noises in the back. which got people shout "Arggh infected!" films are rarely watched quietly in belfast.

Though I was chatting away with my boyfriend about bit that I thought where cool in it whe a guy behind me said "I can't wait to see what they do for the next one." My recation was God no. Lets hope it ends there.

[BRAAAAAAINNNNNS]

Though I was chatting away with my boyfriend about bit that I thought where cool in it whe a guy behind me said "I can't wait to see what they do for the next one." My recation was God no. Lets hope it ends there.

Blasphemy!!!

[jackskellington]

I'm actually with Cornflakes on that one. I loved the first half of 28DL and I loved ALL of 28WL, but I think it should just stop now on a high note. Granted, if there is a 28 Months Later or something I will definitely go see it, but I think it would be a mistake.

[Kemper]

Come On! I wan't to see some French get wasted.

[WWZ]

No offense Zombie Survivor, I wasn't insulting the viewers of the Saw movies, I was insulting the movies themselves. It’s just my opinion, and everyone is entitled to their own.

[HOO-HAA]

I'm actually with Cornflakes on that one. I loved the first half of 28DL and I loved ALL of 28WL, but I think it should just stop now on a high note. Granted, if there is a 28 Months Later or something I will definitely go see it, but I think it would be a mistake.

Feck it! Why stop now? Let's drain the franchise dry! :drinking:

[nirvroxx]

Feck it! Why stop now? Let's drain the franchise dry! :drinking:

im with you HOO-HAA!!:drinking:

[Lefty44709]

I can never understand when people get worried about one more sequel bleeding the franchise dry. Even if the 3rd movie was absolute dreck, would it affect how you felt about the first two? It wouldn't to me...

Bottom line is, if the movie can make money, they should make it. :evil:

[HOO-HAA]

im with you HOO-HAA!!:drinking:

We'll drain it together! :drinking: :lol:

[Victor Clark]

I really liked 28 Weeks Later! The beginning of the film was just awesome with the attack of that cottage, and I liked that they had more action in it than they did in the first one. The only problem I have with it is the ending, which didn't make that much sense to me. Hopefully, they'll show what happened to the survivors in the sequel, if there is one.

[Kemper]

Going to see it again tomorrow. It will have a sequel. Half the movies out there are sequels to 28 days later.

[zombiekilling101]

Going to see it again tomorrow. It will have a sequel. Half the movies out there are sequels to 28 days later.

how so?


was gona go see it again on thursday.. but didnt want to shell out the 20 bucks. maybe this week.

[Saru]

Wow, $20 for a ticket? Really? Forgive my English ignorance, I knew ticket prices are getting crazy over there... but wow :p

But yeah, on topic... I don't understand why people don't like shaky cam. Sure, some people over use it and seem to wiggle a camera for the sake of wiggling, half of the programs on Channel 4 these days are guilty as hell for that, but think about the fight scenes with a steadier camera. There's no way they'd have as much impact. Sure, you'd be able to see what's going on a lot clearer, but it wouldn't be anywhere near as visceral.

I love shaky cam if it's being used properly. Too many film makers seem to be chasing this documentary look and taking it too far, crash zooms all over the place in mundane conversation scenes... I can see why people don't like that. But I think it worked awshum in 28 Weeks.

I'd love to see a threequel as well. Be it right or wrong, after I saw 28 Weeks Later I had a kind of Romero's Dead series kinda feeling, I'd love to see where the next film would take the infection. And I'd also like to see some Frenchies getting their faces gnawed off :p

[Kemper]

how so?


was gona go see it again on thursday.. but didnt want to shell out the 20 bucks. maybe this week.

28 set the tone for Dawn, Dawn set the tone for the running thing by taking from 28.

[zombiekilling101]

Wow, $20 for a ticket? Really? Forgive my English ignorance, I knew ticket prices are getting crazy over there... but wow :p

But yeah, on topic... I don't understand why people don't like shaky cam. Sure, some people over use it and seem to wiggle a camera for the sake of wiggling, half of the programs on Channel 4 these days are guilty as hell for that, but think about the fight scenes with a steadier camera. There's no way they'd have as much impact. Sure, you'd be able to see what's going on a lot clearer, but it wouldn't be anywhere near as visceral.

I love shaky cam if it's being used properly. Too many film makers seem to be chasing this documentary look and taking it too far, crash zooms all over the place in mundane conversation scenes... I can see why people don't like that. But I think it worked awshum in 28 Weeks.

I'd love to see a threequel as well. Be it right or wrong, after I saw 28 Weeks Later I had a kind of Romero's Dead series kinda feeling, I'd love to see where the next film would take the infection. And I'd also like to see some Frenchies getting their faces gnawed off :p

20 bucks for 2 tickets. if it for one.. f that id wait for the dvd.

kemper.. gotcha man

I want to go see this again..but gona see bug

[The Phantom]

Hmm, it's only being shown on "coming soon" posters here...I hate when movies comes late, and i can't wait to see this one..

[zombiekilling101]

Hmm, it's only being shown on "coming soon" posters here...I hate when movies comes late, and i can't wait to see this one..

what country are you in?

[The Phantom]

what country are you in?
Serbia (it's probably still called Yugoslavia around the world). Horror movies come late here. Maybe I'll order a DVD or smth...

[Crombie]

I have not read this thread since the movie was released because I want to try to go into this movie without spoilers. That said would it be a shame to not see this in the theatre? Just trying to get a general idea here. I want to, but I really do not see myself getting into the theatre before it is out of there next week (at least in my area).

[ZombieJohn]

Good yet short.

[zombiekilling101]

I have not read this thread since the movie was released because I want to try to go into this movie without spoilers. That said would it be a shame to not see this in the theatre? Just trying to get a general idea here. I want to, but I really do not see myself getting into the theatre before it is out of there next week (at least in my area).


yeah Id go see it in the theater man. Its a good theater experience if you dont have loud assholes.


minor spoiler. non plot giving info.

great when Doyle stands on the fence, looks up and the jets scream over. great for theater sound systems

[Paltcon]

I was actually pretty disappointed with the movie. The CGI with the helicopter was terrible, the plot wasn't to great and didn't look to thought out, I HATE KIDS IN HORROR MOVIES and the acting sucked.
And I know, I just know that if there is a third one they are going to make the zombies "smart", using guns, tools and things along those lines.:x

[zombiekilling101]

the zombies

infected ;-) ............

[Kemper]

Liked it better the second time...think I will go again.

[Zombob]

seen this one over the week-end. i liked it, but not as much as the first one.
SPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERS POILERSPOILER






and boy, was the kids' dad indestructible or what?!

[zombiekilling101]

seen this one over the week-end. i liked it, but not as much as the first one.
SPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERS POILERSPOILER






and boy, was the kids' dad indestructible or what?!

spoilers

yep.. reminded me of big daddy from LAND...... weak point.. still a great flick to me.

[nirvroxx]

The only problem I have with it is the ending, which didn't make that much sense to me.

it was pretty clear to me....

SPOILER

the boy was infected, but didnt show any outward symptoms like his mother....some how along the way, he got his sister or the pilot infected, when they got across the channel to france.....

[Iron Knuckles]

I have not read this thread since the movie was released because I want to try to go into this movie without spoilers. That said would it be a shame to not see this in the theatre? Just trying to get a general idea here. I want to, but I really do not see myself getting into the theatre before it is out of there next week (at least in my area).

I saw it last night with my Fiance and didn't think it was all that great. I just couldnt give a damn about the characters and what happened to them. It might be better for parents. It was an OK movie in my opinion, but you know how oponions are.

I'll definatly buy it tho because it was worth $20, just not $20 for tickets, $10 for gas, $2 for parking, $8 for food and drink ect...