Review of 28 Days Later

A terrible virus that causes people to lose themselves in an uncontrollable rage—released unknowingly by do-gooders—runs rampant in London. The few survivors left cling to the hope of a cure and that the remnants of the military can bring them safety. So with nothing to lose, they make their way to the encampment. So much more than a “zombie” movie, this is a gritty tale about the survival of humanity on the brink of oblivion—both humanity as a species and humanity as in human decency. The final act, following one of my personal favorite scenes ever (post-Frank), shows the traits of humans when their laws and luxuries are ripped away. They tear at each other, their morals slowly decaying with their dwindling food supply. Standing next to the rage-infected hordes—I see no difference. Gritty, bloody, touching—all filmed digitally by Boyle which gives it a home-movie-like vibe. It seems more frenetic. Close. Real. A modern masterpiece of horror.