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★★★★☆
Better than expected low-budget film that puts action over writing
I just watched this and felt the need to review based on some misleading comments from other reviewers here on Amazon. This movie exceeded my expectations, but you do need to have the right context going in - compared to other low-budget, direct-to-video options, this movie is a gem. Compared to larger-budget Hollywood films, it still stands up ok but is definitely not in the same league.
So here are a few things to consider which might help you decide if you want to give this a try:
1. Do you insist that all zombies must follow the Romero/Walking Dead rules, i.e., headshots are the only way to kill and they are slow shamblers? If so, skip this one. However, if you enjoy "zombie"-esque movies which have different, but consistent, rules, you might like this film.
2. Do you appreciate movies that use realistic gun handling and combat tactics? If yes, you will definitely enjoy this one (and if you are a gun buff, you will appreciate the use of a lot of nice firearms that are often overlooked, including the hero's sweet M1A SOCOM, multiple 1911's and a wicked bullpup shotgun).
3. Do you prefer zombie movies where the cast spends 80% the screen-time hand-wringing over the plight of humanity and the meaning of life in the new zombie-infested world? If so, skip this one. If you like lots of action and realistic combat strategy, give this one a try.
4. Lastly, are you willing to forgive weak (but not bad) storyline for strong, believable action, above-par (for the genre) acting and good production values? If yes, this might be your movie.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that this is really an action movie set in the "zombie" apocalypse rather than being a horror movie with some action. I agree with other reviewers that the story could have been better, but the other elements made up for this weakness.
