One thing I’m
sure Hollywood will never run out of is zombie movies.
After
seeing World War Z, my conclusion is that it’s so unevenly balanced that
if you’re not ready to see it through to the end, you might fall asleep during
the long discussions about what the characters are planning to do next.
The movie is an
action drama, but there are no truly horrific moments or focused scenes of
zombies eating humans. In World War Z, we’re constantly shifting from
intense chases (that leave you gasping for breath as the hero does everything
to escape the zombies) to lengthy, drawn-out conversations. It’s a mix that
doesn’t always work, but it keeps you on edge in some parts.
Looking at the
movie as a whole, it’s not that bad. It tried its best to bring seriousness to
a genre known for action (killing off attacking zombies) and chases (running
for dear life). But in the end, the movie leaned heavily into action and
chases, and all the seriousness went out the window.
The question on
many people’s minds will be: Did Brad Pitt and his production company, Plan B
Entertainment, deliver?
And the answer is: Yeah.
World War Z strays
from the book it’s based on, but it’s still fun to watch. The fast-paced action
and global scale of the outbreak make it stand out, even if it doesn’t fully
capture the depth of the novel.
The movie’s
screenplay was written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and is loosely based on the
2006 novel of the same name by Max Brooks.
World War Z stars
Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, a former United Nations investigator who witnesses the
zombie epidemic take off. After he and his family narrowly escape being
attacked or eaten by zombies, Gerry reluctantly joins the mission to find the
source of the outbreak and figure out how to stop it.
The journey
comes at a high cost, as lives are lost, and a key observation by Gerry leaves
them with more questions than answers. The stakes feel real, even if the
solutions sometimes come too easily.
Brad Pitt’s
acting is top-notch, and World War Z ended up being a financial
success. That’s why Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a sequel. The
idea of a sequel was previously shelved due to production troubles and a rising
budget, but now production has officially begun.
Take your time to watch this movie—it’s worth it.
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