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Before “The Walking Dead” conquered our plasma screens, Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic thriller was the first film to take the zombie sub-genre to a whole another level. Boyle combines atmospheric thrills with emotional subtexts to convince us that this was not some ordinary zombie movie at all. When a lethal “rage virus” has swept through the British Isles, bicycle messenger Jim (Cillian Murphy) awakes to a London that has been emptied and is now entirely unmoving. He roams the unoccupied streets sensing as if he’s confined in a constant delirium. But, upon entering a church that is plagued with dead bodies, Jim learns that he is not alone-the zombies are still alive. These are the viciously vile, fast-moving, bloodthirsty undead that makes Tom Savini’s zombies from “Dawn of the Dead” look pale in comparison. As Jim tries to escape “the infected” he locates a group of survivors-Selena (Naomie Harris), Hannah (Megan Burns) and Frank (Brendan Gleeson)-and they join forces to flee for the English countryside. Eschewing the Hollywood confines that Boyle adapted for his last two films, “28 Days Later” was the movie that reestablished his bankability and reputation. First, the performances from unknowns Murphy and Harris are not only good but better than good. However, Christopher Eccleston commands the screen with his role as the way-over-his-head Major Henry West. Second, John Murphy’s tension-filled soundtrack is epic from viewing the first fifteen minutes of the movie. And finally the digital video cinematography from Anthony Dod Mantle coats the film with natural lighting and rich shadows. I think the weakest entity of “28 Days Later” was the theatrical ending. It somehow breaks the flow of the film because we knew from the moment that Jim wakes up that he wouldn’t survive more than a month. The DVD contained three alternative endings, but the one downbeat ending would be a more fitting finale. By the way, I take back the comment about “Dawn of the Dead” which is still the greatest zombie movie ever made.Read full review
Okay. This is a horror film about zombies so hyped they act as though they have drank a case of Red Bull. Really they are dying ...but I don't want to give it all away. Irish Actor Cillian Murphy is one of the few survivors of a disease that turns people into supersonic zombie types. Cillian is the reason I purchased this film. He has also stared in "Red Eye", "Breakfast on Pluto", "Intermission", "Batman Returns", and other films. He is a young up and comer. Talent and versatility beyond belief. This movie is not the best film I've ever seen...I'm not really into this genre. But it shows another facet of Cillian to surprise. Recommended for those that like this type of film....it is good. If you are watching dreamy Cillian......his hair will disappoint. Get it anyways.Read full review
I’m not sure if it was supposed to be scary but I consider it more of a thriller. As that, I thought it was pretty good. There have been similar storylines but I thought this was done well in that this could possibly happen. Some movies are so far fetched that it takes out all the thrill of it, but this isn’t one of those. This was the first time I noticed sexy leading man, Cillian Murphy and I’ve been a big fan since. I thought that he, and the rest of the cast, did a good job. NOTE: You can find Cillian Murphy merchandise at my store (http://stores.ebay.com/kelshideaway)if you are interested.
Danny Boyle has really put out some great movies. Danny is not just known for horror. He also recently did a film called "Sunshine" (a sci-fi thriller) which won an award even. Wow, what's the body count on this one? 100 million, I think. British animal rights activists break into a science laboratory to free chimpanzees being used for medical research. Disregarding the warnings of the local scientist, the activists free the Rage virus subjects, which attack and infect the activists and scientist and later everyone else. A month later, a bicyclist, Jim (Cillian Murphy) awakens from a coma in a deserted hospital. As he leaves the hospital, he discovers London is completely deserted and rife with signs of catastrophe. Jim is chased through the streets by infected people before being rescued by two survivors, Selena (Naomie Harris) and Mark (Noah Huntley), who rush him to their hideout in the London Underground. They reveal that while Jim was comatose, the virus spread uncontrollably among the populace, turning most people into vicious monsters ("the Infected") and resulting in a societal collapse. I'm going to give this a 5/5 for originality and follow through. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS.Read full review
Zombies are cool. But when it comes to a good movie..well that's a little harder to find. Thanks to the Resident Evil franchise, they've gotten more popular. But the RE series makes it hard to believe. That's where Cillian Murphy and Danny Boyle step in with 28 Days Later (Note: not a sequel to 28 Days with Sandra Bullock, I've had to explain to several people). It's set in London, after one little incident with a "raged" monkey. We are taken through the eyes of Jim, an errand guy who got hit, and had been in a coma. He finds himself alone and then being chased by the living dead. What could be cooler than that. We get to see lots of death and people eating people. We also get to see what not to do in a situation where a woman is needed. Man, that guy really gets a lesson. Anyway love this movie. Plot: 4/5 Music: 4/5 Action: 5/5 Appeal: 5/5 Re-watch Ability: 5/5 Good zombie movies are hard to come by. This one rocks. And this movie really showcased Cillian Murphy's acting abilities.Read full review
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