not for kids
Apocalyptic zombie sequel isn't for the squeamish.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this sequel to the zombie horror fest 28 Days Later is at least as scary and disturbing as the original. Extreme, graphic peril and violence are nonstop; sympathetic characters die, dysfunctional parents' love (or lack thereof) for each other and their children inspires ghastly death, and the ending removes any sense of optimism or hope that the right course has been taken. There are also sexual references and swearing -- if anyone's even paying attention to the dialogue in a movie like this.
- Families can talk about the enduring appeal of apocalyptic horror stories. What's the fascination? Is it that they present moral choices in sharp relief? Families can also talk about how the different characters respond to the quarantine -- and why it goes so badly wrong. Is a zero-tolerance policy the only solution?
What to watch for
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Violence: Savage, unrelenting bloody violence includes helicopter blades shredding through zombies like a giant lawnmower. A woman is beaten to death and her eyes gouged in horrific close-up. Bitings and poundings; rifle fire blows off human limbs. Huge explosions and fire bombings, with both the living and the dead set ablaze. Children are repeatedly threatened with death or injury.
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Sex: A nude couple having sex is distantly glimpsed though a rifle scope. Un-erotic footage of a woman naked in a shower being scrubbed down in a decontamination process. Discussion of masturbation.
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Language: Much profanity, with frequent uses of both "f--k" and "s--t."
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Consumerism: Some British canned-goods labels shown; posters for assorted bands.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: A couple prepares to drink a bottle of liquor, but they don't get around to it.
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the rage. by hugmonster
Im a huge fan of horror movies. 28 weeks later def is a movie to go see. i don't jump in my seat easy, but did however in this one ;) it has great gore, and the action makes up for the minute slow scenes. i'm not sure if you call this a zombie flick. more like zombies on speed with crack, or the rage. still loved it, if your a fan of horror, gore, zombies(rage) movies, go see it. now.
4
More bang but less zombie bite? by hdelvalle
This sequel is much better than its prdecessor "28 days" overall but it may lack the intense gore horror fans have become accustomed to. Instead of the typical hurricane of blood, body parts and gore that accompany a zombie/horror film, we get more character development, drama and thrills -- all of which make for, in my opinion, a better movie. This movie still contains enough blood to fill a river for those blood-thirsty fans; you just don't get that chewing of the flesh, crunching of the bones, biting of the neck scenes we've been used to. You know it when 10 zombies converge on a helpless old man that he's a goner, so you got to like director's decision to not waste more than a second on the eventual carnage. The special effects are pretty good and, like I noted, you have a better sense of why this outta-control-virus is happening and what the US special forces are going to do about it. You also do not get the typical heroes, so you don't know who will survive. 90 min of thrill.
5
A little short, but surprisingly brilliant by Niek
I went into 28 Weeks expecting a horribly disappointing teenage-slasher-from-a-different-director type of sequel--but I'm amazed to say it held up VERY well to its predecessor. The drama is incredibly real and, in some parts, so hard to watch you have to look away. You really feel for the main characters despite you only have an hour and a half to get to know them. The intro to the film is horrifyingly disturbing--but in a wonderful way. And the semi-surprise ending is very subtle, but perfectly executed in my opinion. The one and only downside to this movie is that 28 Weeks is 50 minutes shorter than its prequel. It would've outdone 28 Days had it been about half an hour - 50 minutes longer. But otherwise, a rollercoaster of a thriller.
4
edge of your seat by leanndrea
The thing that makes this movie so scary is that it makes you wonder if the possibility of this reality exists. My husband and I don't scare easily but we slept with our bedroom door locked and I followed him around the house like a little lost puppy afterwards. This movie prays on the philisophical question of what is important to you to survive; your spouse, your children, your friends... Would you go down with them or fight to survive on your own? Could you do what you need to do in order to survive? There were times when I just sat straight in my seat, eyes closed, listening to the horror. The filming was excellent. A must see classic...
5
THERE NOT ZOMBIES YOU MORONS!!!!! by infected
ok so 28 weeks later might not be what its predecesor was but it shouldnt realy have to be. thats why its called 28 weeks later not 28 days later 2.0! to many "die hard fans" it may be dissapointing to know that jim and company dont make a return visit however if people will accept that fact then it should please just about anybody with a hankering for a good scare. i must admit i myself found it a bit more frightening than the first wich is yet another reason to watch it. oh and another thing if your looking for a good zombie movie then this isnt it why? because the infected are not zombies theIr regular people that have been consumed by the rage virus which by description does not raise the dead it simply erases the memory and sends the host on a psycotic killing spree by. implimenting an overpowerd anger and by pumping never ending amounts of adrenilin into the body. it also creates the need to spread the infection. they dont eat people. and theIr not dead. THEIR NOT ZOMBIES!
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More of an action/thriller by Fruitycake
This is not your let?s bring the date to a scary movie she/he jumps in your arms type of horror flick. The movie is very visceral, more of a rush, so much so, that the characters take a backseat to the gore and violence, which is bombarded at you in machine gun rapid fire splashes. This movie is not about creepy Lovecraftian (well maybe 1 brief starlight scope scene) zombies, think of it more as your favorite pro sports team are now hopped up on dust and they are after YOU! The infected give chase and all you can do is Run, Lola, Run
its good for your adrenal glands.
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Just when they thought it was safe to go back into Blighty by chrispyne1313
28 Days Later....rage filled zombies ripping up the British Isles, a Machete wielding nurse, Mountain Dew fueled motorcycle courier and various other sources of 'Cannon Fodder'.....what a great film.... 28 weeks had some of the core boxes ticked. Zombies, lots of running away and lots of ...'this is all going to go terribly wrong' moments. Now the US army is involved, expect a plethora of friendly fire incidents, good natured adults sacrificing their lives to save a couple of annoying kids and last but by no mean least a fire bomb that levels the entire financial district of London....quality.... Go see the the film...it is not as good as the first...not even close...but not as bad as Land of the Dead.....worth the $11 just to see Robert Carlyle do a Begbie on loads of different people
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horrible by Beachmountain
This movie is the worst peice of garbage I have seen in quite a while. I LOVED the first movie, and this is quite possibly the worst sequal ever. There are so many "Oh give me a break" moments in this movie that I am still thinking of them 3 hours after leaving the theatre. Just a horrible and completely moronic storyline as to how the infection got spread again. Save your money.
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Not what we expected by hbk29302001
28 weeks later was not what we expected. We were actually a little worried to go see it being that 28 days later was a complete let down but we flipped the coin and went anyhow. You walk into zombie movies kinda going, "You seen one you've seen them all." Not with this one! This movie was incredible, complete difference between 28 days later and 28 weeks later. These "zombies" can move quick and are vicious. You are drawn into whether or not the person they are chasing can get away. We were on the edge of our seat the entire movie and we have never jumped so many times during one movie before. If you think you will be disappointed, think again! I would like to go and see it again atleast 2 more times. I would encourage everyone to see it. The action, drama, suspense and horror was unbelievable!! If you are a horror movie addict, it is a must see!!
5
Phenomenal movie. by the_chris
Very few sequels are better than the 1st and this by far accomplished that. I was truly blown away by the cinematography, and the film in general. This was the first really good horror movie I've seen in years and I mean years. I walked out of the theatre after seeing a horror movie for the first time with nothing bad to say. The military presence in the movie was very realistic and I loved how the virus was re-released into the population. There were some suprisingly emotional scenes in this movie and I really felt drawn in by the actors. Directors should take notice of this movie and make note of how to truly make a great scary movie. Once again, Excellent film.