I really enjoyed this movie and the zombie origin story in provided. The actors in it do a great job. I was impressed with this one, and liked it equally as well as the second one.

28 Days Later is a movie that has much more of a realistic outcome than any other zombie movie out there. We all know that the government has worked on things of this sort. It is not just a movie where so re-animated corpses eat people, but rather, bodies become infested with a virus making them mindless killers.

Not meant to scare you unless you can think about what the movie represents. The disturbing truth of how men react to destruction and death with violence and anger. Anger, an infectious disease that has been spreading throughout mankind for centuries.

With those who say this movie is not scary, I had to half-way agree; it's more tragic than scary, but there were plenty of moments when I found myself holding my breath. This is an excellent portrayal of people who are surviving, and what people can be driven to. I enjoyed the sketchy editing--it definitely set the mood. This movie is not so much for people looking for a cheap scare--you will get bored...this movie drips with suspense, but not always the kind with people walking around dark corners to scary violin music--that's predictable; this movie engaged me much more. … Expand

Rips off oh so many Zombie flick's but it's done with great style that you don't really care. Someone on this page said that it only appeals to 'chin stroking art students' I am not a student nor do i stroke my chin. But the person who said that spent far to much time stroking something else in his bedroom for his brain to evolve or to even give a decent cuss at the audience of this film so here i am down on his level telling you this is a bloody good movie.… Expand

Brilliant, terrifying, great film. Incredibly well-directed, powerfully acted. The best film I have seen so far this year.

[***Potential Spoilers***] 28 Days Later is the best film I've seen yet this summer. The acting, writing, cinematography, music were all top notch. As a horror film this one is a one of a kind. Its real ability to scare its audience has little to do with typical horror movie conventions, although it does manage a moment here and there, such as the church scene (especially the moment when ..... [reference deleted]). However, this film's perspective on human nature is where it achieves the most scares. From the well meaning animal rights group in the beginning of the film to Jim's rampage at its end (which has entered into my all time favorite movie scenes), no one in this film is free of sin, an inherently violent nature or accountability for their actions. The Rage disease is just a medium for human nature to act out it's most primal inclinations, which seems to be aimed at harming other human beings. The third section of the film which takes place at a manor house under the "protection" of a small military group only confirms these tendancies. The soldiers actions towards our heroes (especially the women) drives home the idea that humans don't need to necessarily be infected with Rage to canabalize upon each other. … Expand

Nearly perfect horror flick. Cinematography, sound effects, and soundtrack mesh together extraordinarily well. I haven't been this scared from a film since The Shining. It creeps you out in a psychological way, not just guts and gore; although it has its fair share of that. The story delves into thoughts of the darker side of human nature, but who cares about all that when the movie is so much fun?… Expand

Once again the folks who put together the commercials and trailers sold this movie as something else that it truly is. This movie does not belong in the horror genre. 28 days later is a drama/suspense flick. The plot while not being original (what is anymore), was well written and executed. For those who want something more in a movie other than guts and blood flying out of various orifices, 28 days is thought provoking as it beautifully done.… Expand

Wow! this movie is best watched by yourself in a dark room. i just did and now i am a little paranoid. i enjoyed this film from beginning to end. but one part made me a little bit icky feeling...when the main guy jabs his thumbs into anothers guy's eyes. OUCH!!!. besides that part. this movie rocked my socks off. rob.

I really enjoyed this movie but let me ask what the hell is wrong with the critics and people stating that this is a zombie movie. These people are infected by a rage virus not zombies.

I think that this film was great; the photography was exce'lent, and the shots of the infected was the best i´ve seen. The story wasn´t too intelligent, but it was well taken to the cinemas. i also think that the people that say "i dont like it" is the people that only enjoy the beach, and dont understand a life less ordinary, or trainspotting, from boyle. how many of you understand the analogy between the virus, the infected people in the movie, and the people that continuos see the violence in the cnn news?. please! stop seeing movies like scream, and watch something a bit more clever, just like this triller. i said!… Expand

Best movie ever.

An awesome horror flick with the added bonus of no screaming teen-agers!

There really is something to be said about a film that won't go away from your memories these days. I was expecting a good, scary horror flick. What I got far surpassed my expectations. There is something strangely moving about this film that I can't seem to put my finger on. Yes, there are horrific images and sounds surrounding you in the theater, but once you steel yourself against the frightening moments (if you can) you are taken on a ride of survival, and, ultimately, hope alongside some pretty solid characters. All in all, even if you're not a fan of scary movies, this one's worth the price of admission.… Expand

As far as horror, or other, movies go, this is one of the best I have seen. The cinemetography, acting, script, directing, etc. were all superb. I *almost* even had a hard time watching the brutal violence in a couple scenes as well. The soundtrack was also a perfect compliment to the scenes and was mixed in perfectly. I was a bit discouraged when I started finding some people panning this movie, but then I read the comments and I realized the bad reviews were mostly written in incomplete sentences with atrocious spelling. If you didn't like it, try to ask yourself what you are looking for in a movie.... Is it $100 million in special effects or is it quality and articulation? Don't go out and see movies like Charlie's Angels or The Hulk and maybe we will start seeing more movies of this caliber instead of that big-budget, slapped together garbage.… Expand

The movie was very good! Best horror I've seen since The Ring. Although I found The Ring scarier, 28 Days Later was better because it was more logical and delt with morals.

This movie is one of the best from the zombie collection. I have it both on DVD & VHS. I love how it isn't like the other zombie movie. I mean, Dawn of the Dead was good but, spend too much time in that mall. GREAT.

This is a great movie from Danny Boyle and Alax Garland. This is not your striaght up horror movie that I'm sure many of the other reviewers thought it was trying to be. And this is not Dawn of the Dead '04 (Side note: Dawn of the Dead '79 is better than the remake, go see it) 28 days later is a horror movie with a heart. It is very well put together and done so with so much care that it really comes across on-screen. This is less of a "zombie" movie and more of an "end of the world" movie. If you like movies - not just shoot'em up hang'em high ones - you'll like 28 days later.… Expand

The introduction of this movie is just majestic (i felt into catatonia )!!!

This is a great movie. For all of you who don't understand; the film supposed to be grainy. It's shot with a digital cam to give it a raw look. And that worked perfect. The musical score is superb and so is the story, cause it can be real (instead of all those dumb horror movie's) Another great thing in this movie is scene in the abandoned Londen. Londen looks deserted, that's amazing en great, it really got me. So see this one! Ps all supermarkets have a backup battery (a huge one) to maintain power when there's no electricity (to keep the food good).… Expand

This movie is more than a zombie horror flick if you ask me. It really revolutionized the apocalyptic thriller in many places. It's much more fast-paced in that the "zombies" if you will, don't hobble after you and moan. They sprint and the chances of survival are much less. There's also an eerie feeling a claustrophobia at the beginning of the movie, even though the main character is out in the open with London to himself. It also creates characters that you begin to love, and hate. There's a thing about how people killing people is how it's always been and that they're in a state of normality even with the crazies running around. One of my favorite horror/thrillers I've seen, and I can't wait to see the sequel.… Expand

This is one of the best movies to come out in 2003. how does it get better than this? with that load of crap "cat in the hat"? wait, how about "gigli"?

In summary, it's gorgeous. It's less about zombies than survival after the apocalypse. The cinematography is exceptional, the acting convincing, the camera placement ingenious, and the story, well, is consistently intriguing. It is a nearly-perfect horror film, if you choose to label it that way; I consider it a all-around great film, without any labels.

One of the best movies I have ever seen! It gives a sense of reality making you think it could almost happen given the right circumstances.It makes me angry when people rat on this movie. They say "infected with rage" that is stupid how can you be infected with rage.This is only because they dont understnad the deeper meaning. Man can destroy himself without viruses and wepons all it needs is rage.........… Expand

This movie waz absolutely AMAZING!! I LUVED this movie soooooo much!!! I am a horror flick freak, and this was the BEST horror movie EVER!!! I encourage all the horror flick lovers who can stand blood to see this movie!!!

It´s amazing how a low buget movie can be so good at every aspect the bad thing are some chracters that are unexxpirienced but still it´s GOOD.

Great!!

For readers of Laurie Garrett, Berton Roueche, or even Camus this is a film to see. As a person who normally despises the horror genre, 28 Days Later brought home the alienation factor.

Was a mind trip with a capital T. Love horror films but this was genius. The sound and imagery was disturbing, but what would you expect in the genre. I really feel this is one is a classic and a must see.

I rode my bike for half an hour to see this movie. Plus, I'm 16 so I had to sneak into the theatre, but it was worth it. It was creepy for the ENTIRE movie. Way better than Resident Evil.

I went into the movie theater excited about the movie. The movie was not as scary as I thought it would be but instead far more deeper and meaningful. It was disturbing though. But it also has a lot of humour. If you like horror movies at all go see it.

Very, very, very nice. Best British horror movie since...since...name another one, basically. Even though it descends into shooty-bang-bang a bit at the end...and the final scene is the cop-out of the century...it's still one of the most truely frightening films ever to come out of this little two-bit island nation. So there.

When I left the theater, I realized that I had just witnessed quite an extraordinary film, and in hindsight will give it even more credit for leaving such a profound impact. This movie is INTENSE to say the least, the story and suspense really keep interest, and the victims of the virus will scare the living crap out of most people. Definitely recommended to anyone who wants to see a great suspense / horror, the best I have seen since I can remember.… Expand

If "28 Days Later" followed through, rather than just hinted at the ideas in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", we might've had a minor masterpiece on our hands. Sadly, the makers of this film has its commercial obligations, so it ends in a very long sequence of murders at a military compound. But the journey to this rudimentary stab at civilization is a very engaging one. The four survivors look so desolate in the barren landscape. There's a gorgeous image witnessed and commented upon by the Brendan Gleeson character that may make your heart stop. What the ads don't tell you is that "28 Days Later" is not really a horror film. I think the zombies are more objects of pity, rather than fear. It's too bad their journey had to bring them into contact with the soldiers(who are the real monsters in the film). And then the filmmakers want to make the heavy-handed comment that man's worst enemy is themselves. But "28 Days Later" is a very welcome addition to the summer of suck, that is the blockbuster season. It's really an art-house film that went wide. … Expand

Loved it! Loved the way it was filmed, plot (yeah it is Dawn of the Dead, but better) & the setting. Of course it has some flaws but it did get your heart pumping. Great stuff!

It certainly wasn't scary, but it was definitely shocking, but not in a gory sense of shocking. shocking came to mind in the last 20 minutes of the film, but also, brilliant was a word that came to mind. so much shit has been put out this year, i'm calling this one of the best movies of 2003, unless the texas chainsaw massacre remake proves me wrong.

Great!!

This movie was great! You idiots who think this movie was horrible are just upset that this movie, unlike Dawn of the Dead (horrible movie) made you think (unless you're talking about the kind of thinking like "What the hell is going on?" or "When the hell is this going to end?"). This film represents a genre of horror film a step ahead of the rest - one that requires thought. It9;s ingenuity is superb.… Expand

Awesome movie...great story, acting, sound effects, and all around shock value...amazing movie you should see --- Vinny

28 Days Later remains my favorite movie of all time. Not only does it have some of the most amazing camera angles and artistic shots, It's intensity is absolutely unmatched. Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris are simply superb as well. Many people who see this movie fail to understand that it's not just a stupid zombie flick. 28 days later is far more; it's an intelligent study of the human psyche and how we're mentally affected by danger. The cinematography in 28 days later is equally impressive; the colors and filtering used in the camera work are nothing short of breathtaking. If you have any interest in horror movies, or for that matter movies at all you owe it to yourself to immediately rent or (preferably) buy 28 days later.… Expand

Gripping all the way through. Very dark and interesting movie. Well made for a film on a small budget. Thought the ending was a bit pox as it really did not answer many questions.

This movie is so much more than just some horror flick. It delves deep into the human mind and shows us what we are really fighting in the world today, human nature. The change from man against beast to man against man was magnificent, and really showed the underlying theme of the movie.

The greatest zombie movie ever. It is fast paced throughout the whole entire movie that leads up to a very exciting climax.

Shocking realism and some of the genre's most horrifying shots in recent years are captured perfectly by Boyle, who succeeds in creating genuine fear from the base of one of humanity's most elemental anxieties -- that which can tear a city such as London to the bare; the fear of an unknown viral pandemic. Released when it was, Boyle's already horror classic tackled this global nightmare precisely when it was to be most effective; as SARS was striking on high abroad and America was on alert to prevent any cases of its own. '28 Days Later' is unrelenting horror cinema that first stunned England, and then created an epidemic of fear in the States. This film is quite possibly the most intellectually ripe … Expand

I really loved this movie. Finally a movie with ass-kickingly fast zombies. But i see a lot of zero's up here and as I read i got the impression that most of those people didnt understand the movie so im gonna try to help some of the points the complained about. 1) Now the reason there is light in the supermarket is because if you look really closely you will find its not actually a ceiling, ok, its just one big hole. I bet u missed that. 2) They aren't zombies they are pissed off because its not really a "virus" its more like people are transferring periods to each other. 3) The reason they dont attack other infected is because once you get bit...well...i uhhhhh...yea...4) The army fellows didn't want to get with the little girl as a cure, but just to rebuild the entire human race with 9 guys ad 2 girls. So you see once you fully understand the movie, you'll love it that much more.… Expand

Awesome, awesome movie. Truly the only horror flick to come out in the last 5 years that is both original and entertaining.

This movie was soo well writting and scary in a weird kind of way. The story was great the acting was wonderful. The fear factor was AWESOME.

It's less about flesh-craving zombies than survival in post-apocalyptic London. Thus, it's not as scary as it's being hyped up to be, but not in ages has a film portraying the futility of mankind been so shockingly real, distrubing, and horrific.

In my opinion, this movie wasn't about the plot. It wasn't about zombies. It was the underlying theme: the deglorification of humanity. Whether you're into the horror scene or not, you'll be pleased with the end product. The music is astounding as well. My heart was pounding as soon as I heard Godspeed You Black Emporer. The music quality doesn't let up, either, it remains spectacular and enhanceful throughout the film. Very little is to complain about, it's an extrodinary film that works on many levels. Few directors could make a zombie film this deep.… Expand

This is great, yes i did crap myself at da pictures but i had a good reason to, it was scary and it had a good story line to it.

One of the most original (and best) movies in years.

Tense and involving. A first-class horror flick in Omega Man fashion (but better!)

The Best of the Year!!!

Some of you Americans seem to have totally missed the point of this very British of movies. It's not a Zombie flick at all but allegory of contemporary British life. Note its wonderful use of british imagery, the royal oak, the black taxi, the british countryside,the list goes on. If you didn't realise this was about the decline of moral standards in the modern day UK and the rest of the world then you should have been watching another movie. One of the best british movies since poliakoff's Hidden city.… Expand

One of the best movies ever! What propels it above everything else is that it combines horror, suspense, and drama. Definetly recommended!

Its just so weird...i have to give it a good rating. Seriously go see it because of how amazingly weird it is...im still confused...

Awesomely made. 28 Days Later kicked major ass with a kick ass ending. Greatest infected person movie. Blows away the 2nd.

An instant classic! Boyle uses excellent camera angles and camera techniques to give the movie an unprecedented, realistic feel. This movie borders on scary, edges in on ominous, and dives into suspense. Not your typical zombie flick. Definitely recommended.

I loved the "Twilight Zone" mood this film established.

Best zombie film of all time. Great pacing, great story, great zombies, full of suspense, realistic dialog, disturbing, morbid, and violent. What more do you need?

This movie was outstanding it has a very strong political message and it is very well structure Love the directing style for this film. David Boyle did an outstanding jib with directing it. The cast is good but the only problem is it might be boring to some people. Overall this film is one of my favorite zombie films, its different this movie isn't supposed to be action pack, this is the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. I love the multiply cam shots in the streets. You should watch this film if you like good movies.… Expand

This is the best zombie movie I've seen so far, it has great characters, plot, acting, and feel to it, while watching you feel like there is no hope for the characters, which makes them all the more enjoyable, a must see not just for zombie fans, but for fans of amazingly well made movies, every bit deserving of a perfect 10.

Fantastic horror film. I daresay there hasn't been a zombie film this good since the original Dawn of the Dead. What really makes it work is the utterly desolate atmosphere, and the convincing desperation of the performers. Scary but not reliant on gore, this is a class act. One of the best horror films in decades.

Danny Boyle's post-modern zombie flick is quite rightly acclaimed. It's tense, scary and thoroughly British. You follow a group of well-developed characters that you actually care about (a rarity for a horror film) and you genuinely feel for their plight. The real strength of 28 Days is its use of contrast in tone - Boyle gives you a good scare, then gradually lulls you into a false sense of security again with an extended period of calm, making the next scare all the more shocking. The middle act of the film essentially resembles a jolly family road trip, making the jet-black finale all the more disturbing. Boyle has plenty of opportunity to show off as a director, and with some arty cinematography and rapid-fire editing, he continues to prove himself to be a true artisan. The crowning jewel of 28 Days Later is definitely the finale, which is a dazzling stylish sequence that evolves into something you'd never see in a mainstream Hollywood horror film. With some great performances, loads of scares and bucket-loads of style, 28 Days Later is a truly spectacular alternative British horror film.… Expand

I think "28 Days Later" is, as critics use to say, an "emotionally satisfying" story. A thrilling film stuffed with action-packed scenes and good acting.

A truly great film that, in addition to being a horror film is also very dramatic, which makes us reflect on human violence. In fact the contagion occurred because of some monkeys infected with a strong form of anger. This has led to despair and in the movie is an example of the soldiers who have been the ultimate form of civilization and who are so desperate to behave in an inhumane way. Interesting photography that gives us a picture of how both England after infection, and even the good direction.… Expand

28 Days Later is quite simply one of, if not the best, zombie movies I have ever seen. The characters are well developed and fleshed out, and you really feel for them and hope they do survive. The film is violent, but doesn't go out of its way to be violent, rather than being non-stop graphic violence. And the story is actually semi-believable, the infected aren't dead bodies risen from the dead, they are living people infected with a deadly incurable virus. I highly recommend this movie, extremely good.… Expand

The Rage virus has wiped out nearly all of England, turning its infected into murderous killers driven only by their need to feed. Now, a handful of unlucky survivors are left to find an escape from the nationwide pandemic. In 2002, Danny Boyle shook the Horror genre with a refreshing new thriller that redefined the zombie movie and terrified audiences around the world. 28 DAYS LATER offers a nihilistic world view in which humanity is the ultimate villain. Man's attempt to dissect and control nature is what caused the deadly virus, and while the infected mindlessly attack out of the primal need to feed, it is the living characters that kill out of fear, paranoia, and selfish desire. As best portrayed by the corrupted band of soldiers in the end of the film, it is darkest human emotions that drive home the suspense in 28 DAYS LATER, with the added horror of infected flesh-eaters running in the streets. The infected are unlike any of the undead that we have ever seen before. They are fast and ferocious, bursting through windows and tearing into their victims with a shocking speed. This would become a popular trend in the zombie films to follow, the most notable example being Zack Synder's frightening update to the Horror classic DAWN OF THE DEAD. Boyle's decision to shoot 28 DAYS LATER on a digital camera delivers a grim sense of reality, which is darkened even further by the dreary score. He also creates one of the defining moments in recent Horror as Jim walks aimlessly through the deserted streets of London. 28 DAYS LATER has a devastating effect on the viewer, and has proven to be one of the best films from the 2000's.

-Carl Manes
I Like Horror Movies… Expand

While the plot never even considers throwing the viewer any curve balls, the film shines on its unparalleled ability to set atmosphere, its talented actors, and its excellent dialogue. The overwhelming element of this film is fear; it's what drives both the protagonist and the antagonists, and it's what this film almost perfectly instills in its audience. The expert cinematography and music very much make this movie what it is, hitting and emphasizing every emotional note perfectly.… Expand