I went into 28 Weeks Later
expecting to be let down by yet another sucky sequel.
To my surprise 28 Weeks Later
did not have an ounce of suckage! Here is the review from a new BHM
contributor.
Written by BHM Contributor Kathleen
Mocklin May 15, 2007
Release: May, 2007 Written by: Rowan Joffe (screenplay) and Juan
Carlos Fresnadillo Directed by: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Starring:
Catherine McCormick as Alice Robert Carlyle as Don Harold Perrineau as Flynn Imogen Poots as Tammy
Six months have passed since the Rage virus annihilated the
British Isles…but out of the ashes of the dead breathes a
new hope. The United States Army declares that the war against
infection has been won, and the reconstruction of the country can
begin. Families, friends, and lovers are reunited. Order, so it seems,
has been restored. But…there is a secret, my
comrades… a very fatal secret indeed. The virus is not yet
dead, and this time, it is more dangerous than ever.
My two friends and I actually went into 28 Weeks Later
expecting to be let down by yet another sucky sequel. But to our
surprise, there was no ounce of suckage! Honestly, I have
nothing bad
to say about 28 Weeks Later…except that
Anthony Dod Mantle did a far better job on the cinematography in the
first one, 28 Days Later. Despite this
one flaw, I
thought it was well worth sitting on my bum for an hour and a
half…and the eight bucks. The acting was incredible
(especially the talents of Robert Carlyle, and new-comer Imogen Poots)
and the story transitioned with ease from the first film (which was a
major concern of mine). I cannot stress enough the importance
of
transitions!
The secret that I was babbling on about in the introduction really
gives 28 Weeks Later that “oh
shit” edge it needs to match its predecessor. Throughout the
movie I was literally on the edge of my seat, wondering what terrible
things were lurking around the next corner, and how could the United
States Army screw up humanity’s chance of survival any
further!
The
characters and storyline in 28 Weeks Later were
written so well that anyone in the audience could be empathetic. I
remember using my boyfriend’s hand as a shield for fear of
those infected bastards jumping out of the screen and spewing tainted
blood on me!
As I snarfed a Skittle while watching snipers take down a blood
drenched horde, I noticed there were very strong reactions coming from
myself and the audience. These reactions included: cringing, shrieks of
pure terror, laughter, cheering, sighs of relief, and grown men
squirming in their seats. It was a mad house!
Thrilling, scary, tense, and well written are the words I will use to
describe 28 Weeks Later. Overall, this film is a
very believable and successful sequel. The musical score, composed
again by John Murphy, was magnificent, and the ending just took my
breath away (even though I had guessed it at the beginning). I
seriously dug this flick and I strongly urge you all to go see it -
especially if you have seen the first one. Now the question
is…what happens 28 months later? *Sinister laugh*
Terror
Tidbits: 28 Weeks Later
•
Biohazard Warning
On Friday, April 13th , 28 days before the release of 28
Weeks Later in UK cinemas, a huge biohazard warning sign was
projected against the White Cliffs of Dover. The sign contained the
bio-hazard symbol as well as a statement that Britain was
"contaminated, keep out!"
• Graphic novel
Here’s something for all the literate people out there: In
July 2006, Fox Atomic Comics and publisher Harper Collins announced
that they were publishing a graphic novel titled 28 Days
Later: The Aftermath in early 2007 to bridge the gap between
28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later.
• A Third Installment
In March 2007, plans were announced that Danny Boyle will create a
"third chapter", which has been given the title 28 Months
Later. Go figure huh?
• Reception
Yowza! 28 Weeks Later made 10 million in its
opening weekend, coming in second place at the box-office, well behind
Spiderman 3.
• Casting the Infected
Instead of casting the average Joe extra to portray the infected
refugees, circus performers, dancers, and gymnasts were used.
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far better job on the cinematography in the
first one, 28 Days Later. Despite this
one flaw, I
thought it was well worth sitting on my bum for an hour and a
half…and the eight bucks. The acting was incredible
(especially the talents of Robert Carlyle, and new-comer Imogen Poots)
and the story transitioned with ease from the first film (which was a
major concern of mine). I cannot stress enough the importance
of
transitions!
As I snarfed a Skittle while watching snipers take down a blood
drenched horde, I noticed there were very strong reactions coming from
myself and the audience. These reactions included: cringing, shrieks of
pure terror, laughter, cheering, sighs of relief, and grown men
squirming in their seats. It was a mad house!
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