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 Rating: - surprisingly fun, rent-worthyI was surprised by how much I ended up liking this movie. Sure it is formulaic, and you kind of get the feeling you've seen it before, but for what it is, this movie is fun, and good 'escapism.' As mentioned, like others in its genre, a lot of it is pretty familiar territory, but unlike many others in its genre, the acting is decent, some pretty original action scenes, and it is pretty enjoyable throughout (as opposed to others that are more of a 'cool scene' once in a while). I wouldn't buy it, but if you need a good film to just kind of 'check out' and eat some popcorn, this will serve you well. Rating:  - Ultimately Offers Nothing MemorableI wasn't expecting much when I rented Doomsday given all the mediocre reviews in comparison to Marshall's previous efforts, and my preconceived notions proved entirely correct. Every other reviewer hit the nail on the head in stating that this movie borrows from a slew of other post-apocalyptic films that did a much better job in contributing to the genre. There are no memorable characters nor are there any exceptionally cool scenes, which are the two main characteristics that draw me to these types of films. The action sequences are only so-so, and the concept of knights versus punks was poorly executed. Do yourself a favor and pick up Escape from New York (Special Edition), The Road Warrior, 28 Weeks Later / 28 Days Later (2 pack), or even A Boy & His Dog instead. Rating: - Unbelievably derivative and silly...and also a pure BLAST!By no stretch of the imagination is DOOMSDAY a good movie. It has a ridiculous plot, over-the-top gore, and virtually no discernible character development. Yet it is so juiced up with antic energy that most of it actually ends up being a complete blast. The movie begins in the present day, where a horrific virus is spreading across Scotland like any horrific virus in any of a million previous sci-fi flicks. In an effort to stop the spread, England manages to construct an impenetrable concrete wall across the entire length of the Scottish/English border (apparently in about a week and a half). The isolated denizens of Scotland fall into chaos and eventually turn to cannibalism. This is an important point of the film, yet it is never explained. There is plenty of food in Scotland (in fact, some soldiers literally run into a gigantic herd of cattle)...so why start eating your neighbor? The brutality of England's response to Scotland's plight alienates the rest of the world, and Great Britain is cut off from the rest of the world economically, and falls into poverty and chaos itself. We leap ahead about 25 years, and now the virus has been discovered in the heart of London. The government calls on one of its top special forces agents (Rhona Mitra from NIP/TUCK fame) to lead a band of soldiers and scientists into Glasgow. You see, the English government has known for some time that there a lot of survivors in Scotland and now it is interested in finding out ... Read More Rating:  - RubbishWhat a waste of money! I had a hard time thinking of a worst film, but still couldn't come up with anything. The plot is ridiculous, the acting is laughable and the directing is that of an 8-year old who just got a video camera for present. I was desperately looking for a comic relief that would turn this film into a parody of the action and epic genre but oh no, the (obviously) underage director of "doomsday" took his work all too seriously. "Mad Max" meets "28 Days Later", "The Lord Of The Rings" meets "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre". Absolute garbage. Rating: - DoomsdayI liked it. I'm not sure why more didn't considering it's another "Road Warrior" movie with a touch of "Resident Evil" thrown in. As for being upset because it seemed to borrow from other movies, any true movie buff will tell you lots of movies borrow from other movies or books and there aren't that many new stories seen lately. Decent acting, great action, and good music make this well worth at least a rental. I plan to get a copy myself. A top woman cop is sent to find how a group has survived a virus that has killed off most the population. She finds that the virus stricken just outside the walled city aren't the only people hostile towards those in the city, and none of the groups or the government have unselfish agendas. Good acting by Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, and the rest the cast. Good quality DVD with features based on which edition you buy and good replayability. If you enjoyed this catch "28 Days Later". CA Luster Browse for similar items by category: |
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