JamesL
April 1st, 2007, 07:28 AM
Check out the trailer for 28 Weeks Later, the sequel to 28 Days Later - http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_atomic/28weekslater/
For anyone who is not familiar with the original 28 Days Later, the film was set in London after an outbreak of a virus that locked anyone who came into contact with it in a permanent state of rage. The film followed three characters - Jim, Selena and Hannah - as they struggled to survive in the grim, post-apocalyptic nightmare, constantly under theat from the 'infected' (basically zombies that run). The shots of a deserted London were particularly impressive and the film was a success, let down only by a weaker final third and some rather wooden acting from the young actress playing Hannah.
The sequel (which does not involve any of the original characters) picks the story up some time down the line and focuses on the American-led attempt to rebuild London and re-populate it. There are designated safe zones which have been cleared and re-built, and outside of these are areas that are still in need of cleaning up, with plenty of rotting, infected bodies needing burning.
The last infected person apparently died over six months ago. It seems however, that someone made a mistake...
The trailer is promising, but I'm not allowing myself to get too carried away. I love the first film, and am hoping that this sequel stays true to the style of the first. Danny Boyle unfortunately is not directing this time around, but is working closely on the project and has apparently even done some secondary shooting. Apparently the production team are eager to remain close to the spirit of the first film, even if the sequel is more action orientated.
For anyone who is not familiar with the original 28 Days Later, the film was set in London after an outbreak of a virus that locked anyone who came into contact with it in a permanent state of rage. The film followed three characters - Jim, Selena and Hannah - as they struggled to survive in the grim, post-apocalyptic nightmare, constantly under theat from the 'infected' (basically zombies that run). The shots of a deserted London were particularly impressive and the film was a success, let down only by a weaker final third and some rather wooden acting from the young actress playing Hannah.
The sequel (which does not involve any of the original characters) picks the story up some time down the line and focuses on the American-led attempt to rebuild London and re-populate it. There are designated safe zones which have been cleared and re-built, and outside of these are areas that are still in need of cleaning up, with plenty of rotting, infected bodies needing burning.
The last infected person apparently died over six months ago. It seems however, that someone made a mistake...
The trailer is promising, but I'm not allowing myself to get too carried away. I love the first film, and am hoping that this sequel stays true to the style of the first. Danny Boyle unfortunately is not directing this time around, but is working closely on the project and has apparently even done some secondary shooting. Apparently the production team are eager to remain close to the spirit of the first film, even if the sequel is more action orientated.