28 weeks later...

[RamblerGambler]

I'm still undecided on this one. When I first watched the trailer I was sold. Just the idea of a sequal to one of my favorite zombie flicks had me floored. However, upon watching it again I grew slightly worried. The reason I loved 28 Days Later was twofold: the cinematagrophy and the soundtrack. Both were superb. The sequel trailer looks more like your run of the mill shoot em' up.

Oh well, I guess we'll see opening night.

[Turtlepik]

The first one was a disappointing pile of shit, but I'll download this one, just to see if it's any better.

Btw, running zombies = the death of good horror.

[RamblerGambler]

Why exactly did you hate it so, Turtlepik? I'd be interested to know. And also, how do you think it stacks up against the other recent zombie films, the Dead series and, god help me, Resident Evil, which also has a sequal out this summer.

[thecreator]

All my stoner friends have been waiting ever since we saw the original. I can't wait for the third!!!!!!!!!!

[Turtlepik]

Why exactly did you hate it so, Turtlepik? I'd be interested to know. And also, how do you think it stacks up against the other recent zombie films, the Dead series and, god help me, Resident Evil, which also has a sequal out this summer.

I felt like it was leading somewhere interesting. For a large part of the film, I thought there was going to be an interesting twist, like mass hallucinations or something, but I was just left feeling disappointed and like I'd wasted my evening.
Tbh, there haven't really been many good zombie flicks for ages, apart from Shaun of the Dead, and that's more comedy than horror. Imho, the new "Dead" films can't hold a candle to the earlier installments, apart from Land of the Dead, which was quite enjoyable.
As for RE, the first movie was rather lacking in substance, and despite some lovely gory moments and Milla Jovovich looking pretty nice, it didn't really sate me. The second one, however, had a lot more scope for action, and I rather enjoyed it, as shameful as that makes me feel.

As far as I'm concerned, the zombie genre is slowly grinding to a halt, and unless somebody pulls something pretty fantastic out of the bag in the near future, the only people to touch it will be comedy writers. (not that I'd say no to Shaun 2...)

Anyway, I'll watch 28WL, just to see if it's any good. The whole notion of sequels not surpassing earlier installments is absurd, so I'm always ready to be surprised.

[ATrain]

Saw 28 Weeks Later last night. Really enjoyed it. I still put the first one ahead of it, but (Small spoiler coming, really vague though!) the opening 10 minutes are fucking terrifying! So sick! :jointsmile:

I'd like to hear what other people thought of it. I DUG the choice of casting Robert Carlyle :thumbsup:

[ATrain]

I felt like it was leading somewhere interesting. For a large part of the film, I thought there was going to be an interesting twist, like mass hallucinations or something, but I was just left feeling disappointed and like I'd wasted my evening.
Tbh, there haven't really been many good zombie flicks for ages, apart from Shaun of the Dead, and that's more comedy than horror. Imho, the new "Dead" films can't hold a candle to the earlier installments, apart from Land of the Dead, which was quite enjoyable.
As for RE, the first movie was rather lacking in substance, and despite some lovely gory moments and Milla Jovovich looking pretty nice, it didn't really sate me. The second one, however, had a lot more scope for action, and I rather enjoyed it, as shameful as that makes me feel.

As far as I'm concerned, the zombie genre is slowly grinding to a halt, and unless somebody pulls something pretty fantastic out of the bag in the near future, the only people to touch it will be comedy writers. (not that I'd say no to Shaun 2...)

Anyway, I'll watch 28WL, just to see if it's any good. The whole notion of sequels not surpassing earlier installments is absurd, so I'm always ready to be surprised.

"Imho, the new "Dead" films can't hold a candle to the earlier installments, apart from Land of the Dead, which was quite enjoyable."

Really?

I love all the original zombie pictures but I had trouble liking Land of the Dead. I think 28 Days Later (ignoring that they aren't totally zombies) did much more for the zombie genre, and was much better overall, than Land of the Dead. I thought 28 Days was a huge success, it was really quite unique.

Mind you I also really dug the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead and I know not everyone is on board with that one. :jointsmile:

[slipknotpsycho]

"Imho, the new "Dead" films can't hold a candle to the earlier installments, apart from Land of the Dead, which was quite enjoyable."

Really?

I love all the original zombie pictures but I had trouble liking Land of the Dead. I think 28 Days Later (ignoring that they aren't totally zombies) did much more for the zombie genre, and was much better overall, than Land of the Dead. I thought 28 Days was a huge success, it was really quite unique.

Mind you I also really dug the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead and I know not everyone is on board with that one. :jointsmile:

i've seen most of 'em and personally i think the opposite... the older dead films can't hold a candle to the new ones....

but i don't generally like old movies... shitty special effects and horrible acting just take away from the feel of any movie for me....

just like some prefer vinyl over cd's.... sorry, the crackling and bullshit irritates me, doesn't create any 'warm feel' for me...

[rebgirl420]

I went to see it as soon as it hit theaters the other day...god it was soooo bad ass!!!! I loved it!!

[MadSativa]

I wana see the new resident evil leeloo and the girl form heros kick ass and dead people and mutants thats a trifectaimp: