Some people have been writing good reviews about this movie. All I can say is they must have been watching something else entirely because I don't agree with much of what anyone had to say about this movie.
One thing I do agree with is the backdrop. The African scenery is wild and beautiful which is in stark contrast to the horror theme of the film. This is perhaps what makes the movie less than it could have been though. The atmosphere doesn't meet the genre at all - the calm tranquility of the wilderness doesn't put you on edge like a horror movie should and the repeated "Sudden" attacks that break up this calmness are less than exciting.
Driving through the African plains reminded me of an episode of Top Gear which was nostalgic but I don't think the intention of this movie was to make people smile.
The film makers ignored logic completely - the pair arrive at an airport late in the afternoon and after failing to make radio contact with anyone they move on into the wild in the dark.
The only thing the film makers did right in this movie was the filming itself. The camera work is great and is only topped by the scenery but what's good about the movie ends there.
The make up is poor - I've seen Zombie Walks in my home city that put more effort into their costumes than these guys did. The Special effects were passable in some cases - the wounds and bullet hits were done well but it seemed like the Zombies had super sharp teeth in super powerful jaws as none of them struggled at all to break through peoples flesh and bones and even their clothing as well. The blood often looked comical. The acting - OMG the acting. My local theatre group has more talent than this movie provided. That Prince Osiea fellow wasn't too bad but Freeman was appalling every time and I felt the need to cringe every time he opened his mouth. The Zombies - WORST ZOMBIES EVER! Some of them were smiling! It was just ridiculous. The Zombies in Shawn of the Dead were better
One thing I do agree with is the backdrop. The African scenery is wild and beautiful which is in stark contrast to the horror theme of the film. This is perhaps what makes the movie less than it could have been though. The atmosphere doesn't meet the genre at all - the calm tranquility of the wilderness doesn't put you on edge like a horror movie should and the repeated "Sudden" attacks that break up this calmness are less than exciting.
Driving through the African plains reminded me of an episode of Top Gear which was nostalgic but I don't think the intention of this movie was to make people smile.
The film makers ignored logic completely - the pair arrive at an airport late in the afternoon and after failing to make radio contact with anyone they move on into the wild in the dark.
The only thing the film makers did right in this movie was the filming itself. The camera work is great and is only topped by the scenery but what's good about the movie ends there.
The make up is poor - I've seen Zombie Walks in my home city that put more effort into their costumes than these guys did. The Special effects were passable in some cases - the wounds and bullet hits were done well but it seemed like the Zombies had super sharp teeth in super powerful jaws as none of them struggled at all to break through peoples flesh and bones and even their clothing as well. The blood often looked comical. The acting - OMG the acting. My local theatre group has more talent than this movie provided. That Prince Osiea fellow wasn't too bad but Freeman was appalling every time and I felt the need to cringe every time he opened his mouth. The Zombies - WORST ZOMBIES EVER! Some of them were smiling! It was just ridiculous. The Zombies in Shawn of the Dead were better