World War Z

World War Z is inspired from the 2006 (apocalyptic horror) novel (also by the same name) by Max Brooks. While it is not the first movie on zombies, the movie is definitely well executed and makes a great impact on the viewers. It is after a long time we have seen a well-made Zombie movie that has everything that one would expect from a thriller like this. The fear, tension and the situations faced by the protagonist look real (even when the chances of Zombies occurring in real life are bleak :). The movie does not take much time to get on with the story and starts to unfold right from the word “go”. The Human race is once again in danger and this time it is the man–eating Zombies who are the threat. This is a race against time.

Former UN employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is seen leading a routine life with his family. One morning he and his family are stuck in the heavy traffic in Philadelphia and are oblivious to the outbreak of the deadly virus in the city, which, is apparently spread internationally. They are soon attacked by Zombies and people bitten by Zombies. The Lane family daintily manages to escape and find refuge in an apartment complex from where they are later rescued by the helicopter sent by his ex-colleague Thierry (Fana Mokoena). Gerry is called to return to his previous job (of an investigator) to help investigate the virus and its origin which has spread across the globe. For further research Gerry is required to go to a US military base in South Korea, as it seems to be the first place to witness the massive outbreak. While on his journey Gerry smartly observes the clues which finally help him to understand what attracts the zombies and, more importantly, what repulses them... He hops from one city to another in search of the cure. On his journey he befriends a soldier and together they fight the zombies. What is this place that he is looking for? Where is the cure and will they find it in time? Is this the end of their worries or just the beginning…there is just one way to find out!!!

Performances are impressive. Brad Pitt justifies his role and entirely carries the movie on his shoulders. He is still admirable and proves his credibility. He is no doubt the most dependable star in his league. He is both charming and vulnerable at the same time. The 3D effects greatly work for this flick. The movie has some well picturised scenes, like the one in Israel where Zombies climb a wall like ants or like the one where they chase a helicopter. There is not a dull moment in the movie and it keeps you at the edge of your seat. If you are a fan of this genre, then I would surely recommend that you plunge yourself into this zombie land. This flick is one that should be watched in theatres and is definitely money well spent. A warning - strictly not for kids.

Nidhi