No, it's not as good as the first one. No, I'm not saying it's bad though.

Rating: 7/10 (17 May 2007)

No, it's not as good as the first one. No, it's not as smart as the first one. No, I'm not saying it's bad though.
"28 Weeks Later", is scary fun and a full throttle fast paced zombie movie that doesn't let up till the final scene.
First of all, sequels are tough. So, rarely does a sequel measure up to the first installment. But, like other successful part deux's 28.W.L. carries the load on its own merits. Different director, no Danny Boyle here. Different writer(s), no Alex Garland here. But, the story Danny boy and Mr. Garland conceived continues logically and terrifyingly. Because this world is seen with fresh eyes i.e. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (director) and Rowan Joffe, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Jesús Olmo (screenwriters) the movie feels fresh and new.
The approach they take reminds me of "Aliens" the stupendous sequel to "Alien". Military might takes on a familiar foe. But they don't forget what really set "28 Days Later" apart from other films of this genre: the quiet human element. There are interesting dynamics between characters that really lend the movie real dramatic context.
Once the zombies, rather those infected with the "Rage virus", pounce onto the screen the audience is dragged kicking and screaming along till the final credits roll.
"28 Days Later" was in my opinion the best zombie movie ever so, no, the sequel isn't as good but damn if I wasn't white-knuckling the armrests for the entire thing. A definite must see!