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28 Days Later [Blu-ray]

28 Days Later [Blu-ray]
Director: Danny Boyle
Actors: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Alex Palmer, Bindu De Stoppani
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 823 reviews
Sales Rank: 3479

Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled
Languages: Cantonese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5

MPN: 024543468172
UPC: 024543468172
EAN: 0024543468172
ASIN: B000VDDWEC

Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: October 9, 2007
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Product Description
Twenty-eight days after the release of a virus that turns the infected into murderous zombies, the survivors contend with the aftermath.

Amazon.com
The director/producer team that created Trainspotting turn their dynamic cinematic imaginations to the classic science fiction scenario of the last people on Earth. Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a coma to find London deserted--until he runs into a mob of crazed plague victims. He gradually finds other still-human survivors (including Naomie Harris), with whom he heads off across the abandoned countryside to find the source of a radio broadcast that promises salvation. 28 Days Later is basically an updated version of The Omega Man and other post-apocalyptic visions; but while the movie may lack originality, it makes up for it in vivid details and creepy paranoid atmosphere. 28 Days Later's portrait of how people behave in extreme circumstances--written by novelist Alex Garland (The Beach)--will haunt you afterward. Also featuring Brendan Gleeson (The General, Gangs of New York) and Christopher Eccleston (Shallow Grave, The Others). --Bret Fetzer

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1 out of 5 stars Review of the DISC, not the movie   July 24, 2010
Estevan Vivanco Meza (Burlington, WA USA)
First of all, I have to say that the movie itself gets 5 stars.

This review is of the actual Blu-ray version of 28 Days Later.

This was probably the worst up-conversion I have ever seen. The movie somehow seemed blurrier than the DVD version (which I also own). I thought that High Definition meant that the video clarity was supposed to improve. Maybe I was wrong. However, I will concede that at the very end of the film (when the characters are outdoors on the countryside) it does appear to be 1080p High Definition for that one section of the movie. Maybe the creators wanted to keep a gritty feel throughout the first 98% of the movie to express the negativity of the infection, but as a fan of High Definition, I was supremely disappointed to see such a blurry, pixelated mess.

Another negative thing about this was that I was able to see more things on screen (even though they were blurry) and I saw an irritating blooper early on in the film that I had never noticed on the DVD version. When Jim is wandering around the city "alone" there is a wide shot in which I could see a vehicle traveling in the background. It really ruined the tone of the film at that point because as a viewer I was supposed to feel the intense isolation that Jim was experiencing and instead I felt annoyed.

Please remember that I absolutely LOVE this movie, but buying the Blu-ray was a waste of money. If you already own the DVD, DO NOT BUY THE BLU-RAY.


4 out of 5 stars Great british horror   July 18, 2010
Stanley Profitt (New Rochelle, NY USA)
This movie is takes an excellent take on the Zombie genre, it has it all suspense,chills, shocks, etc. If you like horror/zombie type films it has it all here. I never thought ,the guys over pond could do such a good job with a U.S. genre.


4 out of 5 stars Opened Doors In the Zombie Genre   July 8, 2010
Tyler S. (Brentwood, CA United States)
Now I will admit that seeing this in blu-ray made absolutely no difference for me. I hadn't owned a copy before, and this blu-ray was marked around $10, so I definately got what I paid for. As far as transferring the DVD to the Blu-ray there is virtually no change. There's no advantage of blu-ray features, or a significant quality enhancement. That being said, I put it in my collection as the first copy of the film owned, and I enjoy the film for its ambitious attempt at making the zombie genre intelligent.

The Good: 28 Days Later is nearly a classic. It has a unique style and independent feel about it. It avoids any type of Hollywood approach and is born solely from the visions of Alex Garland and Danny Boyle. The film may stray away from zombie traditions, but its originality does substantial justice to the horror genre. They weren't afraid to redefine zombies or to avoid the name altogether. The infected plague in London carries a lot of subtext about our own fears and desires, and it was a fresh burst of horror in the movie theaters.

The Not So Good: The first half of the film really does not compare to its complimentary half. The second half of the film is breathtaking, and it has a way of upstaging the first portion of the film. Just for the sake of being well-rounded, I criticize the first half for being somewhat slow and quiet(the talking scenes were especially quiet and inaudible). The balcony scene hits an all time low spewing dialogue that even Alex Garland(the writer) regrets.

But take my approach as a positive one. There's nothing bad about the film, I only argue that there are some parts significantly better than others. I can watch this film multiple times and I would add it to my zombie culture timeline, if I had one. You may want to pass on the blu-ray, but for the sake of abadoning DVD format I purchased this copy. The good thing is that the blu-ray contains some special features and a commentary to make my purchase feel worthwile(a barebones copy would not do). As a last note, I urge you to rent, tivo, dvr, or borrow a copy of the film and watch it before purchasing. You may see it as an aquired taste, but it becomes a work of art.


2 out of 5 stars Great film, cheap blu-ray, get what u pay for.   July 4, 2010
Matthew S. Edwards
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The blu-ray look exactly like it did in theaters. I bought this for $6 at Safeway (improperly tagged) or I would not have picked it up. I was filmed on SD Camcorder with no HD or way to upgrade it whatsoever. It might as well have been filmed with the same gear used in the '50s. It looks like the DVD, not better no worse. Buy the DVD unless you are an audiophile.


5 out of 5 stars Awesome movie and soundtrack   June 8, 2010
Phil (US)
I'm not a fan of horror movies, but after renting 28 Days Later I became more interested into the genre. Or should I say I became a fan of Danny Boyle? This is a great movie hence the purchase. I like the filming style and the characters closely knit together, dependent on each other in a chaotic infected environment. The soundtrack, which I have including its sequel, is splendid. Each song fits perfectly into the scenes and the ambience is amazing. The ending, while I have seen mixed reviews from others, was quite beautifully done. Add in the song you have something to remember forever. Not the cliche ending most horror movies tend to have. This is the main reason why I added it into my library.

I also have the sequel, 28 Weeks Later, and although it was a good film yet not having Cillian Murphy return was a let-down for me, I find 28 Days Later to be my favourite.

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