28 Years Later | Reviews

cormack12 said:
It wasn't the guys real dick for those wondering. It was a prosthetic like Hodor's. But he was an 'alpha' so guess that was kind of the point. Everything oversized.

It started really strong, but the last act was a bit stupid. The scenes with Erik were actually quite cool, especially with his birds pictures.

As soon as the nosebleeds started I knew where it was going but the last section didn't really fit in with the rest of the film, and I felt the baby only existed to close off the dad arc.

Pretty much everyone agreed that the end costumes evoked the ghost of Jimmy Saville. It felt like we'd crossed into some weird parody of Clockwork Orange at that point.

But honestly 28 Days and 28 Years were kinda cheesy, the way they were shot and I always felt they were a bit over rated anyway.

Ralph Fiennes character stole the show imo.
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Agree with all of that.

Someone wants to explain the baby - these things are reproducing or the woman's been pregnant for 28 years?😂
 
I've never actually seen any of these films. For those who have seen this one, do I need to have seen any/all of the previous ones to watch this?
 
DKehoe said:
I've never actually seen any of these films. For those who have seen this one, do I need to have seen any/all of the previous ones to watch this?
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The first one is hard to watch these days because of how it was filmed back in the day, its a brilliant film, well worth watching, but it's not aged well looks wise, the second one is fine

If you want to check it out, the first ones on BBC iplayer, think the 2nd ones on Netflix or prime right now
 
FatallyYours said:
The first one is hard to watch these days because of how it was filmed back in the day, its a brilliant film, well worth watching, but it's not aged well looks wise, the second one is fine

If you want to check it out, the first ones on BBC iplayer, think the 2nd ones on Netflix or prime right now
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Cheers! I figured I might watch the first but then wasn't sure how many of the sequels would be worth it. I kinda wish I'd been able to catch the first at the cinema when it was re-released recently but unfortunately I was busy at the time.
 
DKehoe said:
Cheers! I figured I might watch the first but then wasn't sure how many of the sequels would be worth it. I kinda wish I'd been able to catch the first at the cinema when it was re-released recently but unfortunately I was busy at the time.
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Watch it because it is worth watching, but it's aged poorly (imo) but was intentionally filmed to make it look that way, its very low res

Edit (copied from reddit)- filmed with a digital miniDV camera, only capable of a 480p definition. Which, well, is only 4% of the pixel density of a 4K TV. No amount of software upscaling can fix this

2nd ones ok to watch too, it's just not as good as the 1st story wise - theres some really stupid stuff in it (again imo) but easier to watch as it's filmed properly
 
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FatallyYours said:
Watch it because it is worth watching, but it's aged poorly (imo) but was intentionally filmed to make it look that way, its very low res

Edit (copied from reddit)- filmed with a digital miniDV camera, only capable of a 480p definition. Which, well, is only 4% of the pixel density of a 4K TV. No amount of software upscaling can fix this

2nd ones ok to watch too, it's just not as good as the 1st story wise - theres some really stupid stuff in it (again imo) but easier to watch as it's filmed properly
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Probably unpopular opinion but I wish years looked closer to days. One of the few franchises where I'd prefer it was grainy.
 
Very lame how Boyle is intentionally using Cillian Murphy as bait for audiences to see the next two sequels.

Cillian will be in the next one coming out next year, but it's reported he has a really small role , almost a cameo, and then he will supposedly take a much bigger role in the final film....which won't get made if these first two bomb.

It reeks of not having Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens, but having Mark Hamill involved int he publicity for it and also implying he would be in it.
 
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I'm fucking dying, the ending.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

What the fuck. I couldn't believe my eyes, Boyle you mad fuck.

Honestly though it's well made and did a lot of good stuff, it was a good watch for most of it in good tension as the first.

But that ending, WHAT.

😂
 
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This is the worst film I've seen at the cinema since Exorcist Believer. No redeeming features, not even so bad it's funny (until the final scene).
 
Fairly interesred in this now, seems super polarising which usually means I'll love it.

Still, will wait for streaming.
 
clarky said:
Fairly interesred in this now, seems super polarising which usually means I'll love it.

Still, will wait for streaming.
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I didn't find it 'challenging' - which is what people usually mean when something is described as polarising. It's just not very interesting.
 
MudoSkills said:
I didn't find it 'challenging' - which is what people usually mean when something is described as polarising. It's just not very interesting.
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Seems like theres a lot (or maybe not?) of UK commentary/themes in the film, is that where you are from if you don't mind me asking?
 
I'm from London and I spent the whole film saying 'why isn't this set in London?'. I also kept asking why the Tories weren't being blamed for everything.
 
MudoSkills said:
I'm from London and I spent the whole film saying 'why isn't this set in London?'. I also kept asking why the Tories weren't being blamed for everything.
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I guess it would have cost to much to make London look like an uninhabitable shit hole that has infected on every street corner and hasn't been cleaned in 28 years.

Oh, wait...
 
Loved the first half of this movie but the second half felt like it was building up to something bigger but then just stopped.

That ending though... straight out of a videogame lol. Honestly a few aspects of the script seemed very videogamey, like the existence of boss alpha infected.

Edit: I was not aware that they shot two movies back to back, but that explains why the second half feels the way it does.
Unfortunately, the sequel is directed by the director of the AWFUL Candyman reboot and The Marvels so my expectations are absolute rock bottom.
 
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I saw it this morning and I have mixed feeling but overall I didn't like it. I think it felt apart in the 2nd and 3rd acts. I'll preface my feelings with the fact that 28 Days Later is tied for my second favorite movie of all time with Kairo/Pulse so there's simply some disappointment bringing it down for me.

  • I really liked the first act. I think it had some great atmosphere and was very promising.
  • The acting is great IMO and I do want to point out the kid who played Spike. He did a great job.
  • It was very well shot IMO but I didn't like the fast cuts that they did with those ridiculous iPhone 180 degree rigs but that is minor.
  • The old school movie shots spliced into the movie just didn't work for me at all and brought down those scenes
  • The whole thing started to fall apart when Spike and Isla go back to the mainland. You find out that she knew that she had cancer (to be specific she assumed she had it) and yes she has her moments where she is out of it but she was "in it" multiple times during that trip and she still let her 12 year old son drag her through the mainland and didn't say a word until the doctor voiced his opinion?
  • THE FUCKING BIRTH SCENE was so stupid. For one I hate that horror seems to always want to bring in some child. It's overplayed. That scene however was just sort of cringe. The infected woman becomes sentient enough that she grabs Islas hands but as soon as that baby drops out she goes back to "normal".
  • Erik (assuming it's K and not C since he's Swedish) seemed pretty pointless to the story.
  • The alpha infected could have been done well but they aren't. They just sort of suddenly exist despite it being talked about that the infected die after a period of time. We just get to have these gigantic horse cock cavemen who are at least partially sentient as they literally command other infected like the fucking Titan in AoT
  • Islas death just comes out of nowhere. I get the whole memento mori thing and I get that it's decided that the doctor (who just seems like the normal oh the crazy guy is actually not crazy trope) will basically help her with assisted suicide to ease her suffering but it just comes out of nowhere. They fucking drug the kid and then he kills her off screen and melts her fucking body to get her skull and then hands it to the kid all within 5 minutes.
  • The trailers had this amazing atmosphere and made it looks like we were going to get some cool cult shit which would have fit really well but it's just some dude's art pieces. The whole doctor's encampment didn't make any sense. He's never been attacked and he's alone despite lighting fires and spending times MELTING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE
  • The fucking ending is so out of tone it sort of pissed me off. I like Jack as an actor but suddenly we have these fucking tracksuit wearing dudes doing fucking HK style slow motion parkour kills to loud music out of fucking nowhere? Piss off.


Overall I think it's not a bad movie but it's a movie that feels disconnected and lacks a common motif with too many over played tropes.
 
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hououinkyouma00 said:
I saw it this morning and I have mixed feeling but overall I didn't like it. I think it felt apart in the 2nd and 3rd acts. I'll preface my feelings with the fact that 28 Days Later is tied for my second favorite movie of all time with Kairo/Pulse so there's simply some disappointment bringing it down for me.

  • I really liked the first act. I think it had some great atmosphere and was very promising.
  • The acting is great IMO and I do want to point out the kid who played Spike. He did a great job.
  • It was very well shot IMO but I didn't like the fast cuts that they did with those ridiculous iPhone 180 degree rigs but that is minor.
  • The old school movie shots spliced into the movie just didn't work for me at all and brought down those scenes
  • The whole thing started to fall apart when Spike and Isla go back to the mainland. You find out that she knew that she had cancer (to be specific she assumed she had it) and yes she has her moments where she is out of it but she was "in it" multiple times during that trip and she still let her 12 year old son drag her through the mainland and didn't say a word until the doctor voiced his opinion?
  • THE FUCKING BIRTH SCENE was so stupid. For one I hate that horror seems to always want to bring in some child. It's overplayed. That scene however was just sort of cringe. The infected woman becomes sentient enough that she grabs Islas hands but as soon as that baby drops out she goes back to "normal".
  • Erik (assuming it's K and not C since he's Swedish) seemed pretty pointless to the story.
  • The alpha infected could have been done well but they aren't. They just sort of suddenly exist despite it being talked about that the infected die after a period of time. We just get to have these gigantic horse cock cavemen who are at least partially sentient as they literally command other infected like the fucking Titan in AoT
  • Islas death just comes out of nowhere. I get the whole memento mori thing and I get that it's decided that the doctor (who just seems like the normal oh the crazy guy is actually not crazy trope) will basically help her with assisted suicide to ease her suffering but it just comes out of nowhere. They fucking drug the kid and then he kills her off screen and melts her fucking body to get her skull and then hands it to the kid all within 5 minutes.
  • The trailers had this amazing atmosphere and made it looks like we were going to get some cool cult shit which would have fit really well but it's just some dude's art pieces. The whole doctor's encampment didn't make any sense. He's never been attacked and he's alone despite lighting fires and spending times MELTING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE
  • The fucking ending is so out of tone it sort of pissed me off. I like Jack as an actor but suddenly we have these fucking tracksuit wearing dudes doing fucking HK style slow motion parkour kills to loud music out of fucking nowhere? Piss off.


Overall I think it's not a bad movie but it's a movie that feels disconnected and lacks a common motif with too many over played tropes.
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I love Kairo it's probably my favorite Japanese horror movie. I read your spoilers, I'll wait for streaming. If Boyle couldnt get it right I'd keep my expectations in check for the sequel considering who's directing.
 
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Days like these... said:
I love Kairo it's probably my favorite Japanese horror movie. I read your spoilers, I'll wait for streaming. If Boyle couldnt get it right I'd keep my expectations in check for the sequel considering who's directing.
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Yeah...I looked up the director and I don't have any hopes for it. Boyle is supposed to direct the final movie in the trilogy so idk why they put somebody else on the middle movie.
 
cormack12 said:
It wasn't the guys real dick for those wondering. It was a prosthetic like Hodor's. But he was an 'alpha' so guess that was kind of the point. Everything oversized.
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I watched it yesterday. It was very distracting. It's fucking HUGE. I'm sure there is some hidden message there about toxic masculinity or some other BS.

Thinking about it, both the Alpha and the father character both failed their families, so maybe the message is against traditional or toxic masculinity?

Oh and while I'm on agendas, this movie tells us that the virus is isolated in Britain, which is now cut off from the rest of the world.......isolated Britain. Wow, movie, what could you possibly mean 🤔


cormack12 said:
It started really strong, but the last act was a bit stupid. The scenes with Erik were actually quite cool, especially with his birds pictures.
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The end was.........something.

The Jimmy Saville stuff was just bizarre. Again, I'm sure Garland wanted to convey some deep message by referencing one of the biggest sex predators in British history, but it was so out the blue that it was completely lost on me.
 
Overall, I thought it was great coming of age story. Quite the departure from the first film, so if you go in expecting that, I think you may be disappointed. I had no expectations.

Huge tonal shift at the very end before the credits threw me a little bit.
 
Ishma3L said:
Overall, I thought it was great coming of age story. Quite the departure from the first film, so if you go in expecting that, I think you may be disappointed. I had no expectations.

Huge tonal shift at the very end before the credits threw me a little bit.
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I cant believe I was so hyped for this to I'll catch it on streaming to I'm not watching it. I think it might be a me problem though because I went through this same pattern with Nosferatu and Sinners 🤔
 
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Going to watch it in a few hours. I've tempered my expectations and I'm just in for something quite different from the usual movies produced. Hopefully it at least partly entertains me.

Otherwise the only other movie I'll be watching at the cinema is Superman, which looks more and more mundane by each trailer, but maybe it's the perfect Summer popcorn flick, we'll see.
 
Trilobit said:
Going to watch it in a few hours. I've tempered my expectations and I'm just in for something quite different from the usual movies produced. Hopefully it at least partly entertains me.

Otherwise the only other movie I'll be watching at the cinema is Superman, which looks more and more mundane by each trailer, but maybe it's the perfect Summer popcorn flick, we'll see.
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I'm watching Weapons, Superman and Eddington at the cinema. Bring Her Back is the only movie I've watched at the cinema this year.
 
I really liked it. Didn't find it the incoherent mess lots of others did. I'll need some time to digest, but it was well worth the ticket price.
 
Caught it in the theater yesterday. Trying to recall the last time I was in the ACTUAL theater, it has probably been at least a couple of years.
Anyway I'm not like a mega-fan of this franchise but it seemed a good enough bet for some nice diversion. I remember seeing pt 1 in the theater, don't recall pt 2 at all. Anyway - At the end of the movie, I was struck when the credits rolled ("wait, that is IT?") Felt like something big was missing, I wasn't aware that it was a new trilogy. Now that I am so enlightened, however..

Film was OK. I wouldn't say rush to the theater to see this unless you're a big fan (Boyle is OK but he's never done anything I've absolutely loved) and even then, as a zombie movie, I did appreciate that they were trying something different. Had a few pretty good moments but overall I just kept waiting for something that never quite came together I guess. In hindsight if it's part of a new trilogy, I can see how it is a setup for that and I suppose I cannot blame them in that regard, but for crying out loud make something that stands sufficiently on its own then. this might just be my feeling though.

On the other hand, my gf absolutely loved the film. So if she had a good time, then I am happy! She typically shies away from the zombie stuff (doesn't groove on the gore etc) but this story, particularly the last bit, did it for her. So take that as you will. Me, I am not clamoring to rush to the theater for the next installment - but if the reviews are good (better than this), we will see. She'll likely wanna check it out, I figure.
 
Movie was dope. I enjoyed it. The ending was definitely a choice but other than that, I liked it more then the previous 2.

I want a prequel titled 28 Inches Later starring Samson
 
hououinkyouma00 said:
Yeah...I looked up the director and I don't have any hopes for it. Boyle is supposed to direct the final movie in the trilogy so idk why they put somebody else on the middle movie.
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I mean... by all accounts, filming multiple movies back-to-back is stressful work and I'm sure that's why he offloaded the second movie to someone else. But the weird part is that Alex Garland, the writer of the movie, is an accomplished director in his own right. Why the director of the terrible Candyman reboot and not the actual writer of the movie? Very strange. Maybe he's too busy playing Elden Ring.

Also, someone pointed out to me that this is the second Garland-written movie that features naked men running after the protagonist... just thought that was worth mentioning lol
 
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IDKFA said:
Did that have anything to do with the "big" Alpha?
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Days like these... said:
Why not watch some gae pronz instead of watching this.
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The funniest thing about this is that the cock isn't real. It's a prop. It's not that the actor is packing more heat than Helios. They had to make a prosthetic dick to match the size they wanted. Somebody had to design and sculpt that monster.

That means the massive dick is deliberately part of the script and has a message for the audience.
 
IDKFA said:
The funniest thing about this is that the cock isn't real. It's a prop. It's not that the actor is packing more heat than Helios. They had to make a prosthetic dick to match the size they wanted. Somebody had to design and sculpt that monster.

That means the massive dick is deliberately part of the script and has a message for the audience.
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I mean a dildo isn't a real cock either. I don't see your point. Gae is gae.
 
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