Good, but some parts were just a stretch

Rating: 7/10 (23 July 2007)

SPOILERS!!!
Firstly, it's extremely improbable that anyone in the world would even attempt to repopulate Britain in the short span of seven months. After years of intensive research and testing it may be considered; but a few months and risk exposure to something that can literally wipe out civilization in the blink of an eye? I doubt it. Second; for what exact purpose do they import these civilians? To get on and lead what sort of productive lives on an island in the middle of what is clearly the most dangerous location on the planet? The whole premise behind the repopulation idea makes no sense at all. You would suspect that any Britons lucky enough to have been out of the country wouldn't enjoy the prospect of having to go back. They would have far better and safer futures elsewhere. If anything, a safe zone may have been established for any survivors, but one purely for purposes of quarantine first, and their protection second. Next, considering that this disease is as rapid as it is deadly, the defenses from entry and egress into a secured safety zone seemed rather anemic. To allow two teenagers to so easily breach a perimeter defense is a stretch. Further, it made no sense either to allow the husband to come into contact with the lost wife so easily. Again, an aggressive contagion that can destroy the world and anyone can just walk in and kiss her? Security pass or not, he should have been shot just trying to enter the building as something of this sort usually qualifies as a CDC level 4 containment.
Notice how the rage zombies can easily punch through walls in the beginning scene, then when the escape party is trapped in the car, the zombies can't seem to punch through the windows? And locking people up in a basement for their own safety? It would have been easier to keep them all upstairs in their apartments and protect or block the entrances as zombies can't fly; and if they get infected, occupants within the building can be contained much more easily. Also, jet fighters dropping incendiaries onto the street may look cool, but fuel air munitions would have done a lot more effective job in the nooks and crannies. Walking in the darkness, it would have made more sense to have the one with the enhanced optics lead the way while the others held onto her belt than have her play traffic cop in the dark. That too, seemed improbable.
Best part? The helicopter zombie lawnmower. First time I ever saw a helicopter do that. It was great. Overall, I had waited for this sequel with baited breath as I loved 28 Days. Was I a bit disappointed? Yes. But did I enjoy seeing it? Of course. That makes it a 5/10 effort in my book, and an extra 2 points just for the helicopter scene, giving it a final 7/10 score.
Ralph