Less characterization, but more thrills

Rating: 8/10 (4 November 2010)

28 Weeks Later knows it doesn't want to just be the same as 28 Days Later in every way. While we are given a handful of solid characters and good performances, these play second-fiddle to the tension and pace.
Starting with one of the best horror openings of all time, 28 Weeks Later introduces itself as a horror/action film with much less down time than the original. This bothered many people, but I was fine with it. The characters were just good enough to make me care about what was happening to them. Giving a crap about anyone in a horror film is pretty rare by itself, so I didn't feel the need to bash this one just because the script wasn't as intelligent or character-oriented. I don't know what we have in store for us when it comes to 28 Months Later, but I know that I'll surely be there.