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Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008
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Fun Doomsday a movie mishmash |
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by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid -
SGN A&E Writer Doomsday Now playing Yes, Doomsday is a rehash of at least five the world goes boom films (Mad Max, 28 Days Later, Children of Men all come to mind), but its still one helluva fun film. Personally, sitting with the audience at midnight for the screening, Id say its destined to become a cult favorite, at least among folks who like trashy end-of-the-world films. The plots very similar to the recent 28 Days Later and I Am Legend films, in that a virus has nearly wiped out humanity as we know it. The only difference is this time is the actions going in Glasgow, Scotland (which, having listened to the wonderful Mr. Craig Ferguson joke at length about the wildness of Glasgow, seems appropriate), with folks who survived both the virus and the quarantine that went into effect after the spread of t he virus having essentially gone native. They live behind this big wall, and all manner of bad things have turned them into cannibals who dress like some Capitol Hill residents or University District punk rockers, only much more violent. Theres also a scientist (Malcolm McDowell, obviously drawing on his early days in Clockwork Orange, and his later character in one of the Star Trek films) whos gathered some of the more sane people into a castle that resembles early Scotland horses, chainmail and all. Throw in this kickass one-eyed chick (Rhona Mitra, who looks super hot in black leggings and black racer back tee) who is sent with a crack weapons accompaniment to try and find a cure for the virus now that its leveling London as well, and you pretty much get the picture. Lots of blood and gore, similar to every zombie movie ever made, and even a bunny getting blown to bits by a laser gun trained to kill anything that moves lest the virus come over the wall. And a scene of one the science guys getting roasted by the cannibalistic natives thatll make your jaw drop, or have you laughing (its pretty cheesy), depending on how warped a sense of humor you have, as well as a Mad Max type of car chase make this a not great film, but fun to watch anyway. Get some friends, get lots of snacks from the snack bar, kick back and be prepared to giggle (the screening audience did), cheer, or just be horrified that Neil Carter isnt getting sued for blatantly ripping off so many better films. |
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