Remake of a remake, but still OK

Rating: 7/10 (24 December 2007)

Remakes are always to be watched with a cautious eye. Remakes of remakes even more so. But in this case I haven't read the book the original film was based on, haven't seen the original film and haven't seen the first remake. I have only seen this one.
The story is easy enough: humankind is in a pickle. A virus has wiped out a large part of society. The sole survivor is a scientist who has to survive day after day in a menacing world. But is he really alone? I have always had a weak spot for films that play with the end of mankind. This one doesn't come with an original plot - even in its original time it had been done before. But the way it brings it is quite interesting. As the days pass by and the guy explains his actions and his motives it is hard not to feel for him. The story is interesting enough and even though most of the film is carried on the shoulders of just one actor it comes out pretty well. There's plenty of action, but not too much and there's a good dosage of drama too.
Lovely film, 7 out of 10 lethal viruses