World War Z lacks a certain bite too it, that leaves audiences in a state of intrigued, yet slightly underwhelmed, flux.

Rating: 6/10 (9 July 2013)

Quantum of Solace director Marc Foster returns with the multi-million dollar budget zombie flick World War Z, starring Brad Pitt. The film is based on Max Brooks' novel of the same name, which follows Former UN employee Gerry Lane (Pitt) as he is called back into action when a zombie virus spreads across the globe.
The film has received a mixed reaction from critics, with the argument it has failed to live up to its highly publicised budget of a reported $190 million. Despite this, Paramount are reportedly set to give the go ahead for a sequel, whilst its money intake at the box office is growing at a reasonable rate.
The film itself focuses on the role of Pitts character Gerry Lane, who as a successful former UN employee, is called upon in the worlds time of need after he and his family escape to safety following their near escape from the zombie threat. As with most zombie-related films, a cure is needed for the virus and the powers that be have little idea how, where and why it all began. After discovering a lead in the quest for a cure, Lane is sent on a task to help uncover the truth of its origins. On his way he is met with accumulating problems, but all are unsurprisingly, Zombie related. Thankfully the film is left on a slight knife-edge. Hope for the world is assured, but it leaves Foster, Pitt and company open for a sequel whilst still holding the audience somewhat captivated as to what may happen next.
Thankfully Foster, with a huge budget at his disposal, decided not to CGI the max out of World War Z, which allows for a more believable story. However, despite its entertaining nature it still misses that certain knock out blow that you would expect from a movie of its size. It is an interesting plot that focuses not on just the zombie infection, but on the strain in puts on Lane and his family and his reluctance to leave them behind. But unfortunately World War Z lacks a certain bite too it, that leaves audiences in a state of intrigued, yet slightly underwhelmed, flux.
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