Zombie epic=zombie epileptic

Rating: 5/10 (18 May 2007)

I'm really surprised at the unusually high ratings this movie has gotten here thus far. I love schlock, exploitation, and just plain bad horror films, but it's usually because they were intended to be such, or the budget dictated they turn out as such. 28 Weeks tries to do far too much in one film and actually accomplishes little. I felt like I was watching a series of extended trailers for parts two, three, and maybe even four. There are some ridiculously stupid plot movers that defy actions even the most clearly painted victim at Camp Crystal Lake wouldn't make; character missions and goals that seem closer at home in a video game (get here and complete the level type stuff) that left me frustratedly wondering why. The one good thing 28 Weeks delivers--gore. There's enough great looking carnage to satisfy any gore-hound if he or she can survive the epileptic seizure inducing camera work. It appeared as if much of the action was filmed Pamplona style with raging bulls hot on the heels of the cameramen. I liked the original and had good hopes for this sequel, but I cannot say I liked it after the first 40 minutes passed.