28 Weeks Later is a sequel to 28 Days Later. I loved 28 Days Later, a fresh, fast, scary, British horror film, with (sort-of) Zombies that can run ARGGGHH!
I'm glad to say that 28 Weeks Later is equal to it if not better.
The start is the scary sort of tension that makes you nervous, waiting for something bad to happen. Then it does. Including a nice emotional setup.
Move on a while and all the Rage infected people are dead and the US of A are making the UK into a liveable place once again. They use the Isle Of Dogs for this, presumably because it's an island and also because it has nice skyscrapers that look good on film. Nice nod to Day Of The Triffids though and nice to see London used as a film location.
The first half of the film is the best, the much talked about US occupancy causing some thought provoking moments. Particularily when they open fire on a crowd of civilians. I'm pleased to say that it's not anti-American, or pro-American, I really found myself wondering what they should do. If I was somewhere else fearing for my life that the virus would escape, what would I say?
The last half of the film suffers from some slightly silly plot devices. For example, would you go into the Tube after an apocalyptic virus outbreak? No, I try not to go into the Tube at the best of times. (And hadn't they seen American Werewolf In London?!). But overall the film is scary and energetic and kept me thinking for a while.
I also loved the last scene of the film.
In summary : Zombies that can run, ARRRGGHHH!
