This is how you make a zombie movie.

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2017)

Hollywood will throw millions at special effects and give you an endless gorefest, and still fail to deliver a truly gripping zombie movie. Train to Busan is a zombie movie that delivers on all levels.
First off, the zombies are excellent. No super over the top effects, just some simple veiny makeup and contacts, and you have clear infected and the actors movements just sell the rest. Keep your massively overpriced Hollywood zombies that look like they belong in a movie and enjoy a true horde of undead that actually make you feel like there's no way to survive.
Secondly, the movie has heart. It has believable characters that show the range of reactions you would find in real people. There's the self made heroes, the reluctant heroes, the people just trying to survive, the frightened mobs, and of course, the jackasses that will throw anyone they can under the bus (or zombie) in order to try and keep themselves safe. Add to that the truly emotional moments in the film. There are scenes that are simply emotionally painful to watch because of how well done and authentic they come across. None of that Hollywood cheese that tries to slap you in the face with a cardboard emotional scene and tells you to feel sad. This movie shows you how real people react and the actors make you feel like you're the one feeling the feels.
For people who want a great zombie movie, this is one you can't miss. It also wins top points with those looking for great survival stories, or the drama of dealing with everything going wrong and trying to find some ray of hope. This should be the blueprint that all movies should use to know how to make a quality film.