I learnt several things from this movie 1) to let go of my preconceptions about what a zombie film should be, 2) that a low rating doesn't mean its for kids - I have two sons and despite the lack of gore I certainly wouldn't let then see this. The gravity of the decisions Gerry has to make here are greater than any previously in the movie (where mostly he just has to run like hell!) and it's that that makes this such a powerful set piece to end the movie. It's an unusual choice to end a movie with the smallest set piece, but it worked well for me as it was in line with Gerry's quest and the (stated in the movie) fact that the answer is often so small it gets overlooked. The tension is racked up (especially in the escape from the apartment block sequence) with a series of spectacular set pieces (the walls of Jerusalem scene is brilliant) and things get better and bigger until the film slows the pace for the final reel with a slow burning, smaller scale sequence set in a WHO research lab in the UK. It's violent, visceral and shocking without any reliance in gore. So suck it it up whiners and enjoy this for what it is! (And I'm a huge fan of all Max Brooks zombie books.) The movie begins with a short intro to the main character and his family (it was enough, it told me all I needed to know) before launching into a fantastic, break neck sequence that establishes the pace for most of the rest of the movie. But you know what, who cares - it's not a traditional zombie movie, or the book - it's different. It is very different to the traditional zombie movie, and very different to the book. Well, two breathless hours later I turned to her, big grin on my face and had to state "That was awesome!" Yes, I can see why people don't like it. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.I was dubious! The rating, the early reviews, my love of gory George Romero movies had all led me to deciding not to see this. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content.
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