28 Weeks Later

Time: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Box Office: $28.6M

Film Analysis

Step 1: Pre-Viewing

1. Title of film: 28 Weeks Later
2. Director & Producer: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
3. Release Date: May 11, 2010
4. Film Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Step 2: Viewing

1. Important moments: An important moment in the film is when the family lets the little boy inside their home because that was when all of the infected began to attack. Another important moment is when Don's kids cross the river when they weren't supposed to. Don visits his wife when he pursues his kids but is bitten and kills her for having done that. The siblings get separated adding more conflict to the film. Doyle, the man who helps the children was burned alive after he helps their group escape from the military. Lastly, the kids fall down the escalator in which causes the children to fall to the floor with the most zombies. Andy is bitten but doesn't turn and Scarlet shoots her father in defense from the attack.

2. Atmosphere of the Film: The film used birds-eye-view to show how small District 1 was compared to the rest of the post-apocalyptic world, extreme close-ups to show the spreading of the infection and the fear within a victim's eyes. The lighting is low key to make it seem more scary and mysterious as to what will pop out next since the dead are always lurking in the shadows. I've noticed that the film uses one song over and over again during the parts when things go chaotic and for when the characters are in trouble.  
3. What is the mood or tone of the film? The mood of the film is depressing. 
4. Explain the look of the film: The look of the film is post-apocalyptic and adventurous.

5. Explain the use of sound/music and/or sound effects in the film: The music used (the signature song) gets loud intense whenever there is a zombie attack. 

6. Physical qualities presented in the film: The film uses dramatizations, music, special effects, background noise, and color. 

Step 3: Post-Viewing

1. What is the central message of this motion picture? The central message is to be cautious in who you trust, even family members.

2. Consider the effectiveness of this film communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses? The film shows strength in communicating this message because of what Don did to his wife - he just abandoned her when the infected attacked. Another example would be when the men in the military began killing everyone- infected or not. 

3. How do you think the filmmakers wanted the audience to respond? The filmmakers probably wanted the audience to feel anxious and hopeless for the main characters. They also probably wanted the audience to be angry at Don and the military for what they had done. 

4. Does this film appeal more to the viewer’s emotion? How does it make you feel? The film does appeal to the viewer's emotion. It made me feel sorry for the children for what had happened to their mother. It also made me angry for when the father and military betrayed them.

5. Write a question to the filmmaker that is left unanswered by the motion picture: Was Andy immune to the virus like his mother?

6. Would you recommend this movie to your friends? (Y/N)? Yes, I would.

7. How would you grade this movie? (E-NC) I would give this film an AE. I believe that the filmmakers did a really great job with the story and its central message.