Nope. I have not read Max Brooks book from which this film was adapted but I'm a sucker for zombie movies. At least I won't get disappointed when the film does not follow the book's story line.
Anyway, the film stars Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane a former United Nations Investigator whose family became first hand witnesses to the zombie frenzy that hits New York City. He escapes with his family with the help of his former UN colleague to a United States Navy ship. With his experience as a UN investigator, Gerry is tapped by the naval commander to accompany their leading virologist to South Korea in the mission to find the source of the zombie virus that can lead them to create a vaccine. However, as Murphy's Law would say, "If anything can go wrong it will at the most worst of times." In other words---SHIT HAPPENS! Upon landing in South Korea, Gerry's team is attacked by zombies, where, in the ensuing mayhem, the virologist panics and accidentaly shoots himself! And here begins Gerry's crusade to find the cure for the zombie virus that would take him to Israel and United Kingdom.
So what makes this zombie film different from those which I've already watched? Well, the zombies here are fast and attacks like fire ants unlike the typical lethargic types. Zombie on steroids---that's what they are! Another noticeable difference is that there were no scene where you see the zombies feasting on their prey; hence, there was not much gore in this film. However, the lack thereof does not mean less excitement. I assure you this film does not lack in terms of suspense that will surely keep you at the edge of your seat! (Apologies to the seat in front of me who I accidentally kicked during one suspenseful sequence.)
Must watch!
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