to start at the beginning, 28 Days Later was one half of a very good film. it started off very nicely indeed, with the 'Rage' (i think) virus breaking out and people running away from the mayhem. The second half, however, was cheapy, nasty and rather exploitative in tone, and i didn't really enjoy it.
not so with 28 Weeks Later, which is pretty much non-stop all the way. a very cool, if somewhat preumptive, return of the virus occurs as the Americans (of all people) attempt to "control" the repopulation of the British Isles.
is the film any good? yes, it's a smart edge-of-your-seat thriller, quasi-horror film of note. by no means is it a masterpiece - there are massive holes in the plot here and there, but nothing you want to think too much about whilst you are having fun with it.
the cast is as good as a cast can be in a horror film - so few horrors allow for decent acting performances, but Robert Carlyle and the rest do a decent enough job with the material.
effects wise, well, there are one or two lazy CGI moments, but overall there's not a lot to complain about.
now then, the question - will there be a 28 Months Later in the near future? perhaps, i guess. it would be as plausible to make a sequel to this as it was to make one for the original film, so one would imagine it is in the hands of the money men and marketing types.
it's certainly not for the squeamish or feint of heart, but if you are neither of those, give it a bash. i know of someone who has never seen Days and yet managed to (sort of) keep up with Weeks, so don't let that be a barrier!!
be excellent to each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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