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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2003
Pros: Dark, scary, felt only too REAL... possible...
Cons: The music at times; abrupt ending
Summary: For a minute, just imagine this. You wake up in the hospital. Groggy, disoriented, and completely n ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 6, 2003
Pros: stylish, great music, stand out performances, emotional, about ideas
Cons: ending is a little odd, DV format is sometimes too murky.
Summary: 28 Days Later, shows you what film is capable of, and then makes you wonder if that's a good idea. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 8, 2012
Pros: One of the only zombie movies I actually enjoyed
Cons: Hmmm
Summary: With the exception of Dawn Of The Dead, zombie movies seem generally underwhelming to me and leave a lot to be desired. The concept of a moaning blood-thirsty idiot shuffling through the streets does not frighten me (there are plenty of them ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 20, 2003
Pros: a sharp ethical study when it's not being chased. Brendan Gleeson brings warmth and soul.
Cons: somewhat hackneyed military part that feels like an undercooked X Files episode.
Summary: Yes it's bloody. Yes it's about a disease that causes one to become a helplessly enraged cannibal within 20 seconds of blood-mucus contact so it dispenses with the slow burn paranoia of "The Thing". The zombies can run, so they are also not the molasses-f ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 23, 2003
Pros: Brendan Gleeson's presence saves film
Cons: Cillian Murphy isn't the most charismatic of leads
Summary: Oops! Apocalypse. Near the beginning of 28 DAYS LATER, a sole pedestrian named Jim (Cillian Murphy) ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2003
Pros: Acting, Effective Scenes, Character Development, Original Plot, Some Humor
Cons: Digital Video, Some parts are boring.
Summary: Two of my friends strongly recommended I see this movie and I thought "Hey, what else is good out th ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2003
Pros: Genuinely creepy and disturbing
Cons: Gory; some parts of story unnecessary
Summary: So, I went to see this movie yesterday with this guy I met in one of my grad classes, and clutche ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2003
Pros: Gruesome, terrifying, deeply rooted, not your basic American horror movie
Cons: Director Danny Boyle obviously didn't have a huge budget for the film
Summary: Director Danny Boyle and Writer Alex Garland have wreaked havoc on England as they give birth to a n ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2003
Pros: Lots of great imagery, cool underlying message
Cons: The music
Summary: 28 Days Later is the latest offering from UK director Danny Boyle, the man behind such films as Shal ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2003
Pros: Creepy, great sets
Cons: A little quiet and slow
Summary: I usually do not see a movie on its opening night because it’s just too crowded. But, despite the g ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2003
Pros: Atmosphere, excellent use of music, very eerie
Cons: Here and there
Summary: At first glimpse of the story of Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later, you'd think it was another 'hor ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 29, 2003
Pros: Fascinating digital video photography, frequently haunting images
Cons: Only a *little* scary... Doesn't really end so well.
Summary: Given the choice, it's pretty clear that director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland really wanted ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2003
Pros: Great story, amazing direction
Cons: Third act seems confused
Summary: Among the many words and phrases in the English language, "intelligent" and "zombie movie" are rarel ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2003
Pros: Suspense,an actual plot, much more substance than expected.
Cons: Slight cheese, Some scenes are stretching.
Summary: I don't want to go into details of the plot of the film. I will say if you expected a stupid zombie ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2003
Pros: Acting, cinematography, solid and interesting ambiance
Cons: Ending somewhat weak, some of the "close shaves" rather improbable
Summary: 㦈 Days Later” qualifies as the only film from the zombie horror genre I’ve viewed to date—typ ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2003
Pros: Acting on a human level, Cinematography, suspense, sound, zombies
Cons: Latter part too gory and overwhelming to the senses, weak ending
Summary: Rated R: Graphic violence, nudity, language 112 Minutes "Scary as hell", "You might leave after ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 27, 2003
Pros: score, choreography, directing, story, chilling moments
Cons: over-hyped, bad third-act
Summary: Danny Boyle’s "28 Days Later” is a stunning film; literally resurrecting the tired zombie genre from ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 25, 2003
Pros: Nice Atmosphere, Interesting Characters
Cons: Is It Really Humanly Possible To Change A Tire In 15 Seconds?
Summary: Yeah I know I say it in just about every review, but horror films have really gone downhill. Some pe ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2003
Pros: An excellent addition to the zombie genre
Cons: The release date.
Summary: There has always been a notable problem with most movies residing in the horror genre, and that is a complete lack of plot. As a huge fan of horror movies, who is devoted to gorefests such as the recent HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES despite the abscence of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 30, 2003
Pros: Gripping Exicting Action Scary
Cons: ending
Summary: See this film! If you fancy something a bit different then this is a good one for you. I personally prefer a movie that will keep me interested. Some action is good, but the main story line has to be interesting. I am writing this review because after ... read more
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