28 Days Later

28 Days Later
Bei einer Aktion militanter Tierschützer wird in London ein tödlicher, sich rasend schnell verbreitender Virus freigesetzt, der friedliche Menschen innerhalb von Sekunden in mörderische Bestien verwandelt. 28 Tage nach der Katastrophe machen sich vier Überlebende auf den Weg nach Manchester, wo eine kleine Armee-Einheit angeblich Herr der Lage sein soll. Die Reise durch das verwüstete Großbritannien erweist sich als überaus gefährlich. Auf der Militärbasis angekommen, müssen Jim, Selina, Hannah und Frank erkennen, daß das schlimmste erst noch vor ihnen liegt.
This terrific film has turned out to be the most misunderstood film of the 2000s. Referring to it as a "zombie horror" is incorrect in its entirety: the creatures in the film are not the undead, but are in fact humans that are infected with a devastating virus that locks them into a permanent state of murderous rage; and while one could be forgiven for calling the film a horror, it is in fact a focus on human drama, as the protagonists struggle to understand and deal with their predicament.
Having said that, the film does deliver a few genuinely terrifying moments, and the geysers of gore are frequent enough to keep the horror fans happy. The early scenes are the most memorable, as we see the deserted city of London explored by a formerly comatose Cillian Murphy, ignorant to the devastation that the virus has caused.
Stealing the show is actor Naomi Harris, with her brilliant portrayal of Selena, while John Murphy's music is a close second.
This terrific film has turned out to be the most misunderstood film of the 2000s. Referring to it as a "zombie horror" is incorrect in its entirety: the creatures in the film are not the undead, but are in fact humans that are infected with a devastating virus that locks them into a permanent state of murderous rage; and while one could be forgiven for calling the film a horror, it is in fact a focus on human drama, as the protagonists struggle to understand and deal with their predicament.
Having said that, the film does deliver a few genuinely terrifying moments, and the geysers of gore are frequent enough to keep the horror fans happy. The early scenes are the most memorable, as we see the deserted city of London explored by a formerly comatose Cillian Murphy, ignorant to the devastation that the virus has caused.
Stealing the show is actor Naomi Harris, with her brilliant portrayal of Selena, while John Murphy's music is a close second.



















