This movie is fun and intense, but forgettable all at the same time.

Rating: 7/10 (2 March 2014)

World War Z has gotten some pretty mixed reviews since it's been out. People really like it or really like. I for one, thought it was a very fun, intense movie to watch. Was it great? Not quite, but it was still good. Let's start out with the story. A lot of people hate this movie because it has little to nothing to do with the book it came from, World War Z by Max Brooks. I haven't read the book, so I can't take it from that. I'll have to take the story for what it is, which is fine. It's all right. Not great, not horrible, just alright. I do like the fact that the main characters are also a loving and caring family, so that you have someone to root for. I also like how the ending gives a little twist, something that you probably wouldn't expect coming. The problem is that the movie intentionally leaves out a lot of needed information. Where did the zombies come from? (SPOILER WARNING!) How will we able to stop them without getting ourselves sick? (SPOILER OVER!) Those aren't answered because either A, it's an open-ending, where you can decide for yourselves, or B, it's a cliff hanger for a sequel (it's most likely that one). I don't dislike it, it just leaves obvious plot holes. This movie shines in action and intensity. There's lots of faced paced action, cool stunts, guns, explosions, eating of the flesh, and hands being cut off to avoid zombie infection. It's awesome! Those zombies are threatening. They look freakish, they're fast, and they do this teeth clacking thing that is just freaky. It makes the movie all the more enjoyable. The acting is good. Not amazing by any standards, but it's still good. Why is it not amazing, you ask? Remember; this is an action movie. Another problem I have with the movie is some of the secondary characters. They're only there to die and get killed in stupid situations. You don't feel bad or even remotely care when they die. (SPOILER WARNING!) During one scene, somebody is running away from zombies, trips, falls on his face, and instantly dies. It's sad, but not from pity, but sheer stupidity. (SPOILER OVER!) Plus, there were some hilariously dorky lines of dialogue from time to time. There are just times when they say something that just makes you want to groan. For the most part, the script is pretty consistent, but there are a few blotches here and there of dorkiness. Overall, I enjoyed this movie. It didn't leave me disappointed (unlike Iron Man 3). If you like zombie movies with likable main characters, intense action, and good acting, this movie is for you. And for those who are concerned, no, there's no gore. There's a little blood, but no gore. And I like that.