World War Z
#357
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#358
DVD Talk Hero
Re: World War Z
I'm actually now interested in this, because it's being sold as an action film. I'll go in there and assume that the film is one of those "virus/infected" flicks. Zombies? What zombies? Problem solved.
#360
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Re: World War Z
I don't care. I think this looks good.
#361
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: World War Z
No buzz !? I see a commercial on every channel I watch and it's probably the most aired trailer/TV spot out right now. I'm actually tired of seeing trailers for it.
#363
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#367
DVD Talk Hero
Re: World War Z
Garth over at Dark Horizons posted on his Facebook page that he has just seen the film:
Just saw "World War Z". It is NOT the book, not even close to the same league of inventiveness. That said, it's a surprisingly energetic and often fun blockbuster. Some clever ideas from the book have made it through, the pacing is relentless, and tension is high throughout - the zombies here are much more "28 Days Later" than Romero type (lots of intensity, very little gore). That said the script is truly idiotic at times and the characters are all blank. Even with the flawed fundamentals though, it's a ride worth checking out.
Just saw "World War Z". It is NOT the book, not even close to the same league of inventiveness. That said, it's a surprisingly energetic and often fun blockbuster. Some clever ideas from the book have made it through, the pacing is relentless, and tension is high throughout - the zombies here are much more "28 Days Later" than Romero type (lots of intensity, very little gore). That said the script is truly idiotic at times and the characters are all blank. Even with the flawed fundamentals though, it's a ride worth checking out.
#368
DVD Talk Hero
Re: World War Z
^ Pretty much what I was expecting. I'm still looking forward to it though.
#370
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#373
DVD Talk Hero
Re: World War Z
I'm also quite surprised by the reviews. I guess those massive reshoots helped.
This movie certainly has a lot of things working against it: Marc Forster as director, Damon Lindelof doing script work, extensive reshoots...
But then it has a few good things, namely: Brad Pitt as producer (He co-produced The Departed, Kick-ass, Tree of Life, Moneyball -- most everything else he's just been EP), Drew Goddard did the final draft for the reshoots.
This movie certainly has a lot of things working against it: Marc Forster as director, Damon Lindelof doing script work, extensive reshoots...
But then it has a few good things, namely: Brad Pitt as producer (He co-produced The Departed, Kick-ass, Tree of Life, Moneyball -- most everything else he's just been EP), Drew Goddard did the final draft for the reshoots.
Last edited by RichC2; 06-18-13 at 08:50 AM.
#375
Senior Member
Re: World War Z
I just came home from a screening of this on the Upper West Side. I had no intention of seeing it but had gotten some movie passes. I really liked it, I thought it was enjoyable and a good popcorn flick. I have never read the book so I can't compare it.
The entire movie theater seemed to like it and you could tell that as people were leaving I was hearing good buzz.
Now I am going to go read the book and see if they ruined it!
The entire movie theater seemed to like it and you could tell that as people were leaving I was hearing good buzz.
Now I am going to go read the book and see if they ruined it!