28 Years Later
“In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.”
6.7
2025
1h 55m
Horror
Thriller
Science Fiction
About
Twenty-eight years since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one member departs on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
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Cast
Jodie Comer
Isla
Alfie Williams
Spike
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Jamie
Ralph Fiennes
Dr. Ian Kelson
Edvin Ryding
Erik Sundqvist
Christopher Fulford
Sam
Stella Gonet
Jenny
Chi Lewis-Parry
Samson
Jack O'Connell
Jimmy Crystal
Rocco Haynes
Young Jimmy
Kim Allan
Jimmy's Mother
Sandy Batchelor
Jimmy’s Father
Jodie Comer
Isla
Alfie Williams
Spike
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Jamie
Ralph Fiennes
Dr. Ian Kelson
Edvin Ryding
Erik Sundqvist
Christopher Fulford
Sam
Stella Gonet
Jenny
Chi Lewis-Parry
Samson
Jack O'Connell
Jimmy Crystal
Rocco Haynes
Young Jimmy
Kim Allan
Jimmy's Mother
Sandy Batchelor
Jimmy’s Father
Reviews
rssp55
Just a wealth of stupid, moronic, and ill-advised ideas. The film starts out with a fairly strong intro, but the central character here doesn't have any impact on the rest of the film, so it feels wasted. It switches plots halfway through after a strong start, inexplicably. I assume the new evolved infected were meant to be scary. I found them to be unintentionally hilarious in several scenes, and if you watch this film you'll understand why. The later portions of the film are just as nonsensical, but in short, it gets more and more absurd as it progresses. Wait to see it on streaming.
Read full reviewTwdPepper
**A beautiful film with a handful of odd choices.** I was hesitant going into this film. On one hand, it was a mainstream zombie film with a big budget and a competent crew. But on the other hand, it was in a franchise I have never loved, and it was the start of a new trilogy. So, while I was confident that it would be a solid movie, I did not know if it would work for me personally or if it would feel like it could stand on its own. I walked out of the theater satisfied with the film. And in the day since, I have grown even more positive on it and am giving it a **9 out of 10**. I think the part that will surprise people the most is the emotional weight that the film carries. And it all comes from the great set of characters and their relationships. There is a lot of heart and even some great humor to get you invested. This elevates the film above being just another fun zombie movie. But let's talk about the zombies/infected. There are a couple new ideas introduced with them in this that I really dig. They are more monstrous than ever, but they are also showing more humanity than ever. The action and kills are a lot of fun. Everything is as fast and terrifying as usual with this franchise. So, the action is mostly fantastic. I say 'mostly' because there are a couple of editing choices that I think distract from the action more than they enhance it. I can say the same for a handful of other points in the film. They chose to insert flashes of other footage at times. One of the times I loved it. One of the times it was weird and actually felt like a trailer for the movie. And another time, it was just very confusing. (I still don't know the meaning of it) Those are a couple of the times where the style didn't fully work. But for 95% of the film, it does! This film has a look that is so unique. **It feels both calm and like a nightmare at the same time!** I don't know how they did it. If you have seen the awesome trailer, you get a feel for the style of the film. It does not disappoint. Then, there is a scene at the end that sets up the future of the trilogy. This scene has a style and a tone that is like nothing else in the movie. Truly a WTF moment for the audience. It was bold, and it did not work for me. But since it was just a tease to the future films and not integral to this one, I am willing to forgive it. Because before that, we got an actual ending to the film that was emotionally satisfying. This film has no problem standing on its own. Sure, you are left with more to explore, and certain character arcs are left unfinished. But go in knowing it is a trilogy (and that the next one is coming as soon as this January), and these things hopefully won't bother you. - All in all, **I'm a happy zombie fan! :D**
Read full reviewChin02
***SPOILERS/STORY SUMMARY REVIEW*** What I will say about this movie is it's not all bad. This first half was really good, with an opening that was reminiscent of 28 Weeks Later. Afterwards though, it cuts to completely different characters for basically the rest of the film. Which would be fine and all, just showing a snippet of how the infection was 28 years before the start of the movie, but it does a weird call back in the ending scene that feels extremely out of place compared to the rest of the film. Aside from that, the first half is really good and the tension of survival of a father and son feels heavy and suspenseful, especially with the addition of a new type of infected: the alpha. This new infected is basically a 'roided up super infected that is both smarter and stronger than normal ones. It's only after making it back to the safe village does the movie noticeably change mood to a more coming of age feeling movie, oddly reminding me a bit of Stand By Me. It's at this point, my enjoyment of this movie kinda began to fall. This latter half just ends up with the boy and his mom going out to find a doctor. The whole trip, it kinda feels like things just happen. And sure, the second half is about accepting death, but it feels so paved over when the boy has a more violent reaction to his dad cheating than the guy who actually kills. It feels so jarring when that scene happens cause it doesn't really fit how the character acted beforehand. After all is said and done, boy stays outside of the safe village and wanders where it ends in a bizarre scene of him running into a pack of survivors which one turns out to be the kid from the opening scene. It's so weird cause it a group of 5 who at first I mistook as a gang of grannies doing par-core and brutalizing some runner infected all while some trash metal was playing in the background. I did get a laugh at the fact that I wasn't the only one in the theater wondering what the hell was going on when that scene started. TLDR: Movie is good and really suspenseful up until they return to base in witch it turns more into a bad attempt of a coming of age story that finishes off with a power rangers type end scene. This whole movie reminds me of what happened with Longlegs. Advertising made the movie seem like a much different movie vs the actual viewing experience. Don't know how the next to films are gonna be like (if they even release), but seeing how much this first film feels like a filler movie doesn't give me much hope that they'll be good....
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Featurettes(16)
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland talk all things 28 Years Later.
Inside the process of 28 Years Later with Jodie Comer.
Danny Boyle and Alfie Williams On 28 Years Later's Shocking Ending | BAFTA
Conversations @ Curzon | Danny Boyle & Scroobius Pip chat 28 Years Later, Young Fathers and more
An unforgettable night at the World Premiere
Interview with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland
Jodie Comer is Isla
What a day in London for 28 Years Later.
Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes are ready for a James Bond x Winnie the Pooh crossover | BAFTA
Aaron Taylor-Johnson on Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle talks with Letterboxd about how each film in the 28 series stands on its own.
Alex Garland On Subversion
Ralph Fiennes on Dr Ian Kelson
Jodie Comer on Danny Boyle
Aaron Taylor-Johnson on “Jamie” - Vignette
"Imagine" Vignette with Danny Boyle & Alex Garland
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland talk all things 28 Years Later.
Inside the process of 28 Years Later with Jodie Comer.
Danny Boyle and Alfie Williams On 28 Years Later's Shocking Ending | BAFTA
Conversations @ Curzon | Danny Boyle & Scroobius Pip chat 28 Years Later, Young Fathers and more
An unforgettable night at the World Premiere
Interview with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland
Jodie Comer is Isla
What a day in London for 28 Years Later.
Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes are ready for a James Bond x Winnie the Pooh crossover | BAFTA
Aaron Taylor-Johnson on Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle talks with Letterboxd about how each film in the 28 series stands on its own.
Alex Garland On Subversion
Ralph Fiennes on Dr Ian Kelson
Jodie Comer on Danny Boyle
Aaron Taylor-Johnson on “Jamie” - Vignette
"Imagine" Vignette with Danny Boyle & Alex Garland
Behind the Scenes(2)
28 Years Later Director Danny Boyle Innovates with iPhone
Behind The Cameras
28 Years Later Director Danny Boyle Innovates with iPhone
Behind The Cameras