(WARNING! REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)
Marc Foster's World War Z is an absolutely
exceptional film based on the spread of a new virus, leading to an 'infected'
society - in other words - what you may call a zombie outbreak. However, in my
opinion, I wouldn't refer to the infected as 'zombies' as they seem too wild to
be the normal 'zombies' you used to see decades ago. I would nowadays call them
merely - 'infected' humans. I miss the old days, where zombies were awesome to
see, wandering around slowly in attempt to find any human meat (however we
still see it in the Walking Dead).
Today, we watch most modern 'zombie' films
full of inhuman maniacs sprinting about like hooligans to find whatever they
can with no sense at all. I mean, I must admit; I still like to see this new
logic in the infected maniacs, as it builds on the audience's fear in my
opinion as the chances of survival would be less if you have a zombie sprinting
at you rather than walking towards you like a numskull. This film was truly
exceptional and was more of an action thriller than a horror for me. I'm not
saying however that you couldn't categorise it as a horror though, as you could
due to the basic obvious fact that it consists of a developing infected
society.
It lasts an approximate of 116 minutes
being very lengthy and substantial in terms of quality. The first time I
watched this was just in a 2D cinema screen, however I soon purchased it as a
3D version. I must admit, I preferred it as 3D as there were sufficient jump
scares in it, and there were constantly bits of rubble flying out of the screen
as the infected were blown up by grenades, bombs, and all sorts of military
weapons.
The Life
for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt!) and his family
seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning
whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies which seems to be
growing by the minute all over the world. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane
is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease, and unfortunately
leaving his family on board a vessel safely ashore. What follows is a perilous
trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to
find answers before human civilisation falls.
The plot is very exciting in my view, and
I loved the fact that it showed you how everywhere around the world were
infected. The scene where Gerry and his family were running to the top of the
building to set off the flare consisted of a huge scare. Seriously, in 3D, the
infected maniac jumped recklessly towards Gerry, and therefore out of the
screen! I must say I received a huge fright! Another aspect I must mention is
the action scenes. This film was unbelievable in terms of action. I loved the
scene over in North Korea - the first destination they visited. I thought the
setting of the dull and rainy land point arena was sublime in securing a dodgy,
eerie atmosphere and worked perfectly in having the audience at the end of
their seats.
Another remarkable scene (possibly my
favourite) was their time at Jerusalem, and how the infected mindlessly stacked
on top of each other to vault over the wall to the other side where they could
target the humans and take them out one by one. That scene, similarly to the
opening scene was absolute chaos. Also, as they attempted to escape via the
plane to Cardiff, I was gripped by the take off from Jerusalem as the infected
were sprinting towards the plane and becoming closer and closer!
I could honestly talk about this film all
day as it is so epic in 2D or 3D! I remember the scene in Cardiff as well, I
actually felt pretty upset when Gerry showed his message to the security camera
which read "Tell my family I love them", and at this moment we
actually thought that the famous Brad Pitt was going to die! However, he
successfully injected himself with a camouflage and in the end, saved his
family and the rest of the world from becoming infected. Once again, Brad Pitt
was the hero of the movie! I do hope there is a sequel to this film as I
thoroughly enjoyed it and Gerry did quote at the end "It's not the
end." Clearly indicating that there may be something else coming! What do
you guys think? Brilliant film, worth a watch!
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