For quite some time now, enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating another installment in the saga of the 28 Days Later series. However, if the initial critiques for the upcoming movie titled 28 Years Later are anything to go by, it appears that the wait has proven to be well worth it.
The most recent addition to the series, where Danny Boyle and Alex Garland collaborate again, 23 years since their first project, has garnered an exceptional rating of 95% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes after 93 evaluations. This suggests nearly unanimous praise from critics.
Currently, on Metacritic, where ratings are calculated as an average of critic reviews (out of 100), the movie has garnered a score of 78, based on the evaluations of 31 critics.
To provide a sense of contrast, the initial 2002 film garnered an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 235 reviews, along with a 73 score on Metacritic based on 39 critiques. In comparison, its sequel, 28 Weeks Later released in 2007, earned a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 196 reviews and a 78 score on Metacritic with input from 34 reviews.
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As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but feel exhilarated by the current wave of captivating new releases! Movies like “Wicked,” “Nosferatu,” “The Brutalist,” and even the long-awaited sequel, “Moana 2,” are sweeping UK cinemas off their feet. The excitement is palpable!
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As a cinephile, I can’t help but express my delight in the way this film doesn’t disappoint horror enthusiasts who might have joined the ride just for the thrills and gory scenes. The violence in it is masterfully crafted, both shocking and skillfully executed, leaving me on the edge of my seat.
28 Years Later takes place nearly three decades following the original rage virus incident from the first movie, featuring a brand new ensemble led by Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
A fresh face, Alfie Williams, joins the group, portraying Spike, a young resident of Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island. This isolated Northumbrian island, linked to the mainland by a solitary causeway, is inhabited by a close-knit community that has constructed a self-sustaining society far from the contaminated areas.
As a passionate moviegoer, I’d express it like this: The story unfolds as I, along with Alfie, embark on my first journey to the mainland, led by my father (Taylor-Johnson), for an ancient hunt. However, compelled by the desperate need to heal my ailing mother (Comer), I decide to return, convinced that a secluded physician (Fiennes) holds the key to her recovery.
The movie is marketed as the start of a brand-new trilogy. The sequel has already been filmed, but the final installment hasn’t been given the go-ahead yet. If audience response aligns with these initial critiques, we expect it won’t be long before… (it gets approved)
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2025-06-19 16:36