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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this product because I wanted to see the film. I liked the way I recieved the product, and that it worked. It's a good film. Great
Good old Danny Boyle! While social realism certainly has its place in cinema we Brits have a habit of producing films with a tad too much modesty about them. Would it really hurt to incorporate some of the boisterous energy of our American counterparts into the gritty fabric of our cinematic output? Mr Boyle doesn't seem to think so, and as anyone who has seen 28 Days later will attest it combines the kineticism and energy of a Hollywood blockbuster while still retaining a very British sensibility. While ostensibly a horror film and a zombie flick 28 Days Later has more in its agenda than pointless scares and superficial action. Beneath the pulse pounding adrenaline fueled action and fright fest there are some salient observations about human nature and the dichotomy between human beings as civilised society and human beings as mammals struggling for survival. As with Boyle's earlier masterpieces like Shallow Grave and Trainspotting the message is secondary to good storytelling and 28 Days Later succeeds as a great horror film rather than a heavy handed social commentary. The endlessly likeable Cillian Murphy and the gorgeous Naomie Harris are on form here and their interaction with the other characters and each other provides one of the film's most appealing qualities. This version of the DVD has all the goodies on the single disc version with a second disc providing an incredibly brief taste of the sequel 28 Weeks Later, trailers and a fun but pointless semi animated translation of the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath (which is also included in the set), all wrapped up in a pretty little slip case. If you already own the single disc version I certainly wouldn't suggest the extra material justifies a double dip. If, however you have yet to purchase the film (as I have) then this edition really is the ultimate way to invite "the rage" into your home. Enjoy!Read full review
Brilliantly executed, filmed and acted, Danny Boyles low budget British set horror is amazingly great and will have you on the edge of your seat from time to time, while shocking you to the core at others. Set in the aftermath of the outbreak of a deadly virus that has taken over most of the population, a small band of survivors try and find salvation, only to discover that the one thing more deadly than the infected is the survivors themselves. Even with a somewhat unknown cast (former Dr. Who Christopher Eccleston was is about the only recognisable face) the acting is fantastic, especially from the four lead actors/actresses Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns and Brendan Gleeson, with Eccleston providing his usual brilliant performance. Coupled with this is some brilliant direction from Danny Boyle with some shockingly outstanding shots of a trashed and deserted London. The films music score is also very powerful and suits the film very well indeed. Overall 28 Days Later is a brilliant horror film with an added twist to the plot (as well as it being set in the UK and not the US for a change) with some fantastic work from Danny Boyle, some strong acting and a great music score. This is proof, if it were needed that the British can make a decent film on a tight budget. Shockingly fantastic!Read full review
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