World War Z

World War Z

Brad, dude, we need another zombie movie like we need another Kardashin. For all its sweeping cinematography, worldwide locations and FX this is just another zombie movie. The undead have the same generic traits: bad posture, a jerky spastic gate and a nasty biting habit. Once bit you become a zombie. In this movie it takes 12 seconds to become a zombie, they actually have a countdown, cool. As opposed to other zombies these guys move fast, very fast. They use their bodies like weapons hurling themselves at cars and helicopters. They make a mountain of human bodies which is impressive to see. This is like Johnny on a Pony from hell.

Brad is a retired UN inspector called back because of the zombie crisis. He reluctantly leaves his wife and two daughters and starts his global trek hunting zombies trying to root out the cause of the pandemic. In all the mayhem that ensues he is as always cool and in control. One piece of advice, Brad loose the long hair it’s not the 70’s and it contrasts with your crow’s feet.

This movie is not very scary, there are no flesh eating scenes you see in other zombie films or jumping out of your seat scenes in movies like 24 Hours or I Am Legend. Most of the action was during daylight; so how scary is that? My problem is I do not see what makes this movie unique, what is the hook? There are some leaps of faith in the movie testing its credibility. They had some script problems and had to reshoot some scenes and the band aides are visible.

For a multimillion dollar movie, Brad is the only star with name recognition. I am not familiar with the rest of the cast. Except for the female Israeli soldier, the rest of the cast do not do have significant roles. For good or bad this movie is on Brad’s shoulders. 

The movie is doing well and Brad Pitt is pulling in big audiences. Should you see it, sure it’s a spectacle. Just remember this is not the type of movie your date leaps on to your lap and all the good things that can follow.