Didn't live up to the hype.

Rating: 5/10 (23 July 2013)

I was really excited about seeing this movie, but left underwhelmed. I thought the acting was lackluster, the story very linear and predictable, with no interesting plot twists or great moments of revelation.
This role didn't suit Brad Pitt - I'm too big a fan of his to say he was poor, but I found his character quite shallow and unengaging. I couldn't provide a detailed description of his character if I had to. Everything worked out for him conveniently throughout, and of course he is the one who saves the day - without too great an effort of problem solving either.
Overall, the movie wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't great either. Wouldn't recommend for those who value a solid storyline over all else.
Although it is a TV series, I consider AMC's The Walking Dead a far superior journey into what could come of a zombie apocalypse - with more engaging drama, character development and suspense. Yes, there is far more time for The Walking Dead to achieve this, but even in episode 1 of the series these superiorities are evident.