17 years later… The third instalment of Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic zombie horror is here, bringing back to life the UK and Ireland box office with an opening weekend of £3.9 million – the biggest for the trio of movies (so far). And with it being unleashed into the cinema, everyone is throwing in their two cents.
While the movie has proved divisive among fans and critics alike, one thing is for sure: 28 Years Later has proven brilliantly unexpected, making it one you’ve got to see for yourself.
Available to book and watch at Cineworld in a number of special formats including 4DX right now, read on for thoughts from Cineworld Unlimited members and critics alike on the latest instalment in the 28 Days Later franchise.
What have critics said about 28 Years Later?
It had a whole lot of guts – both in the metaphorical and literal sense – for Empire critic Ben Travis, who wrote, "The sequel we needed is both the film you expect, and the one you don’t. There’s blood, but also real guts and brain and heart — visceral cinema soaked in viscera."
Bloody Disgusting writer Meagan Navarro also can't help but linger on the real sense of humanity interwoven into Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's latest horror, signing off her review, "This riveting blend of horror and heart also reminds that death, horror’s favorite equalizer, can be as beautiful as it can be cruel."
Spencer Perry of ComicBook.com ruminates on the elements that set apart 28 Years Later from its predecessors and the reflection that has run alongside the prolonged anticipation for this movie, though is quick to reassure: "Despite plenty of philosophical ideals and frenetic technical prowess on display for audiences to ponder, at its core, 28 Years Later remains an immensely entertaining summer horror movie."
David Crow from Den of Greek was glad that Boyle and Garland didn't wait 28 years in order for a satisfying release that matched the title, noting, "28 Years Later is a baroque and haunting spectacle that pulses with life, especially when it’s enraptured with the memento mori of it all."
Unlimited members share after watching 28 Years Later
Now we know what the official critic types think, let's move onto more important matters. Cineworld Unlimited members' Letterboxd reviews!
Starting off strong, Jamie is us, we are Jamie.
This Cineworld Unlimited member was quite literally changed for good by 28 Years Later, which says a lot.
For Cameron, it was all about those quieter mediations on life and civilisation.
Molly had an iconic evening with pals, and had all the physical responses worthy of this movie.
And, lastly, Martin is in it for the long haul. If that isn't an indication of a good film when you're that committed, then what is? Roll on 28 Centuries Later...
Out now at Cineworld, get down to your local cinema to watch 28 Years Later and share your verdict on Letterboxd.
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