28 Weeks Later *NO SPOILERS*

[BEANFro Elite]

Yes, 28 Weeks Later, I went on Sunday to see this with the missus; we've both seen and love the original (28 DAYS later) so we weren't expecting this to be much of a good sequel.

After the opening set-piece, which was shockingly good we both changed our minds

If you've watched the original you will undoubtedly know it is on the violent side as has good narative structure and flow throughout.

But hearing so many "awfully" well-spoken English citizens does grind on your nerves knowing a yank directed it and there are the occasional spots of dodgy acting but put all of that aside and this film soon presents itself as a truly superb film on its own and even better as a sequel.

This is a must see film, if not for the sound effects, the visual effects, the exquisite soundtrack, the slick storytelling then perhaps to witness the fall of mankind unfold before your very eyes

[Knoxville]

Very good film, went to see it with a mate this afternoon. Really enjoyed seeing the twist of repopulation of an infected area added to what has become a pretty stale genre.

[chuckskull]

I loved the original, most likely going to go see it pre-pub next weekend

[alsenior]

i found it to Americanised. i found that quite **** really. but you are right. the opening was good

[BEANFro Elite]

i found it to Americanised. i found that quite **** really. but you are right. the opening was good

I agree the Americansim, but Its quite reasonable as to what would really happen if it did happen, you know they "wouldn't just sit idly by, while one of it's closest allies is in peril..."

I think there should have been some America bashing from the English, would have been more realistic

[Dareos]

But hearing so many "awfully" well-spoken English citizens does grind on your nerves knowing a yank directed it and there are the occasional spots of dodgy acting but put all of that aside and this film soon presents itself as a truly superb film on its own and even better as a sequel.

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

born 1967 Tenerife, Canary Islands


ahem

[wmsteele]

The opening was good, really gets your heart pumping, unfortunately apart the adrenalin rush at the beginning its a down hill journey for the rest of the movie. Americanism takes hold shortly after the opening and doesn't let go. Where the original movie developed its characters slowly the sequel forces you into situations with its story where you just don't care what happens. I couldn't have cared less about any of the main characters, not so with the original. For me this is a real disappointment.

[mcmiller]

yeah have to agree with the general consensus, good opening scene then it just gradually goes down hill as the film goes on, where as the first tried to be something different this just seemed as if they where aiming for a blockbuster horror movie

[BEANFro Elite]

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

born 1967 Tenerife, Canary Islands


ahem

I stand corrected

[Dareos]

i only checked it out because i thought it was Danny Boyle, but i take it he produced it, not directed

[wmsteele]

Danny Boyle was interview on Breakfast TV a few months ago, I'm sure he said he was an "Executive Producer" but that he didn't really have much of an input, in fact he made a bit of a joke of his involvement, in his opinion it didn't amount to much.

[pollaxe]

Going to see it tonight; I have high hopes (which usually means I come away feeling disappointed!)

[IntaCepta]

yup, definately plan to go see this one on the big screen. Loved the original, but abit weary it being directed by a yank.

[BEANFro Elite]

yup, definately plan to go see this one on the big screen. Loved the original, but abit weary it being directed by a yank.

Was not actually directed by a Yank, so it transpires, probably why it was a lot better than I had initially anticipated.

The film is good stuff it is

[sp3n]

saw this on Friday - was really impressed, good sequel