28 Days Later/28 Weeks Later [DVD] [2003]

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Contains 28 Days Later and the sequel 28 Weeks Later

28 Days Later--Anti-vivisection activists make a very bad judgement call and release an experimental monkey infected with "rage". 28 Days Later..., as the title has it, bicycle messenger Cillian Murphy wakes up from a post-traffic accident coma in a deserted London hospital, ventures out to find the city depopulated and the few remaining normal people doing everything to avoid the jittery, savage, zombie-like "infecteds" who attack on sight. Our bewildered hero has to adjust to the loss of his family and the entire world, but hooks up with several others--including a tough black woman (Naomie Harris) and a likable London cabbie (Brendan Gleeson)--on a perilous trip northwards, to seek refuge at army officer Christopher Eccleston's fortified retreat. However, even if they survive the plague, the future of humanity is still in doubt. Directed by Danny Boyle and scripted by novelist Alex Garland, this is a terrific SF/horror hybrid, evoking American and Italian zombie movies but also the very British end-of-the-world tradition of John Wyndham (Day of the Triffids) and Survivors. Shot on digital video, which gives the devastated cityscapes a closed-circuit-camera realism, this grips from the first, with its understandably extreme performances, its terrifyingly swift monster attacks and its underlying melancholy. Deliberately crude, 28 Days Later is also sometimes exceptionally subtle. --Kim Newman

28 Weeks Later--Put that cynical look away, because the critics were right. 28 Weeks Later really is a sequel that delivers, that expands on the original, and in many ways even surpasses it. Faithful in many ways to the enjoyable, if derivative, 28 Days Later, this sequel sees original director Danny Boyle (who went off to make Sunshine instead) replaced by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo behind the camera (director of the excellent Spanish film Intacto). And Fresnadillo is an inspired choice, putting together a film that’s not bereft of flaws of its own, but one that proves to be an ambitious and surprisingly thought-provoking follow-up. Many of the building blocks are the same. Primarily set over six months after the Rage virus engulfed Britain, turning many of its inhabitants into deadly zombie-esque creatures in the process, the film this time though sees the American military arrive to help sort things out. Only things quickly go wrong, allowing Fresnadillo to mould a pacey, exciting and desperately enjoyable action carnival, that’s got a little more under the surface. Grounded by Robert Carlyle as one of the survivors of the virus, replete with his kids in tow, 28 Weeks Later skilfully navigates the labyrinth of sequel hell and really, really delivers. What’s more, it opens up the enticing possibility of a further sequel, and on the evidence of this film, that’s a very welcome thought. 28 Weeks Later, like its predecessor, isn’t a film for the faint-hearted, and wholesome family entertainment it absolutely isn’t. But it’s a very good, energetic horror movie, and far, far better than you might have originally given it credit for. --Jon Foster

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Features the film 28 DAYS LATER and its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER. A deadly virus escapes from a research centre and within twenty eight days the entire country is infected with the exception of a few survivors. Together they try to build a future for themselves. 28 WEEKS LATER is set after the blood-thirsty fiends of 28 DAYS LATER are thought to have died out. The American military are slowly bringing British citizens back to London, where a heavily guarded community is picking up the pieces and trying to return to normal life. However, chaos soon returns, with the sadistic military and the forlorn survivors battling both each other and 'the infected'.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent British Horror Films, 31 Aug 2008 By  Langdon Ulder (England) - See all my reviews 28 Days Later is an amazing film, great action and story, I didn't want to go to London ever again after seeing this. The DVD itself has no extras so that was disapointing but the film is excellent so extras don't matter. 28 Weeks Later is even better than 28 Days, there was more blood and gore, better character development and in this one, I liked the characters more so I actually cared if they died or not. 2 amazing films that are excellent value for money. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars No extras on 28 Days Later, 27 Jul 2008 By  D. Whiting "djdust" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a great value for money package but, be aware (if you like your DVD extras) that the 28 Days Later disc is a vanilla one unlike the original one that was released. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars 2 excellent, tense, and enjoyable films, 22 May 2008 By  Steven Brown - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I had been meaning to see these 2 films for the past year (somehow they bypassed me when they came out). Wasn't really too sure what to expect, I'm not really a huge fan of the horror genre - but I just liked the sound of the storyline. 28 Days Later deals with the aftermath of a virus that is raging through Britain. The first half of the film is genuinely terrifying. Brilliant visualization of an empty London, with zombies waiting to kill. And not old style shuffling zombies - they are frightening, aggressive and quick. I was less impressed by the second half (Christopher Eccleston hamming it up a bit too much), but still well done, and enjoyable. 28 Weeks later deals with the reintroduction of people after the first film. Apart from the overall story (virus, etc), it isn't a continuation, it's separate groups of people than those involved in the first. Thrilling in a different kind of way (though the opening scene is as scary as anything in the first movie!), again very enjoyable. I found it a fascinating look at some of the realities of dealing with the aftermath of an epidemic like this. In both films, the cinematography is breathtaking. An empty London is captured superbly - usually taking in various landmarks, though without ever getting touristy. All in all, this box set is, in my opinion, an excellent buy. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 8 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Good sequel A different approach to the typical zomblie typer films. A good British production and creepy watching a devastaed London, Manchester etc. Read more Published 3 months ago by E. Elliott 4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good I like the fact that both films have different story lines as apposed to just blood and gore. Although very graphic you get a sense of loneliness and despair in 28 Weeks Later... Read more Published 4 months ago by Bonny Rodrigues 5.0 out of 5 stars So good These are fantastic scary movies. However the first is considerably better, superbly acted and directed. The second is definatly worth a watch. Published 4 months ago by Cat 4.0 out of 5 stars Brit Grit 28 Days Later was a great film and was a cute reminder of how basic we could be; Creme De Menthe and candles, Budgens booze counter, say no more. As for the film, great! Read more Published 10 months ago by Film_Freak 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection and a nameworhty sequel A few months ago I went to see this movie at the theaters and I found it a very good sequel to the already perfect Zombie-movie made by Boyle! Read more Published 20 months ago by Tim Pieters Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 8 customer reviews...

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