Review – 28 Days Later

This is hands-down the best zombie movie that’s come out in ever so long a time. Elements present in previous outings come together here for the first time. The zombie logic is consistent and plausible. The characters are realistic and sympathetic (or not, as their roles demand). Production values are neither too cheap nor too slick. And best of all, the monsters themselves are genuinely scary. To be sure, the director’s handling of some of the technical details – particularly soundtrack and pace – occasionally leave a little to be desired. I could also have done without the ending. But such minor setbacks are easily forgiven in light of the gripping scenes when the “infected” make an appearance. Worth seeing [I should also note that nearly six years after seeing this in theatrical release I encountered a 1981 BBC miniseries version of The Day of the Triffids. The resemblance between the two productions is uncanny.]