Zombie Feature That's 'Out Of Left-Field'

Rating: Null/10 (11 July 2013)

Relentlessly unforgiving in its heart pounding action, unnerving our senses by delving into the unknown, keeping us fearful in suspense. World War Z is a climatic testament to the thriller genre and considering its contextual layout should be highly praised.
The Lane family conduct their day as being status quo. Suddenly this breaks down when mass panic erupts around them. Having to follow instinct, Gerry (Brad Pitt) protects his family by fanatically manoeuvring through the streets of a now-plagued Philadelphia. Clearly in cinematic terms one can imagine the frantic technical style. A soundtrack to make your heart race, hectic cinematography and flashing edits.
World War Z as a thriller lives to the genre's requirements. Marc Forster's direction lets World War Z suspense audiences in the dark before leaping out to unnerve. Every scene contained itself to the standards expected. The enigmatic score of Marco Beltrami captivated every tingling of my senses when Gerry was against deadly odds. The Zombies, in close quarters, were greatly effective. Kudos to Alex Reynolds (Choreographer) and Katalin Baranyi ('Zombie Coordinator', according to IMDb) for concocting genuinely frightening nemeses.
Although these micro elements bring out the fear, World War Z never shifts aside the human factor. The action never overcomes the instincts Gerry, his Wife and Daughters experience. I could acknowledge all their emotions as they found themselves in a catastrophic situation. Here lies my contextual admiration for World War Z. It applies Zombie generics without indulging into blood and guts visuals. Rather we see the human condition in a raw form. Mireille Enos as Gerry's Wife simply wanting her Husband's safety makes for numerous moments of heartfelt anguish, the same can be said for his Daughters. Particularly Constance (Sterling Jerins) whose innocence emphasised the frailty of humanity, the transcendent fear shared by all. World War Z blends horrifying thrills with heartfelt concern for the Lanes in their plight. These are qualities I normally don't find in multi-million blockbusters.