A very good, violent, gory action film with an eclectic mix of ideas from 28 weeks later, Mad Max and the Escape from NY/L.A. films. The plot is a kinda mix of those three films as well. Not original by any means but it has plenty of action all right and some bloody battles along... ...( read more )
Ok film, i guess belivable in some sences, but when all is said and done, its just a copy of multiple films with there own spin on it.
Where to begin with this haha
first of, you have a 28 Days/Weeks later clone with almost the same flippin story line. Killer virus, England is screwed, Scotland used as quaratine zone, survivors discovered, go in and get the cure. Very predictable and with alittle Escape from New... ...( read more )
I had high hopes for Neil Marshall after Dog Soliders and Descent, but this I'm aftraid is a rather second rate affair.
It's ostensibly a mishmash of ideas from Escape from New York, Mad Max 2, and 28 Days Later, that at the same time cynicall... ...( read more )
When you can't cast Kate Beckinsale, go for her look alike, which seems to be the precise way Neil Marshall was thinking when he cast Rhona Mitra and made her look, walk, and talk like Selene from Underworld.
Also like Underworld, Doomsday is a much better film then it has any ri... ...( read more )
mad max and escape from new york mixed with a touch of 28 days later is what's brought to you here by neil marshall, director of dog soldiers and the descent. doomsday is another thoroughly entertaining delight with such a wealth of luxurious and exuberant characters. detailed fi... ...( read more )
Another disease zombie looks like it was made from a videogame waste of my time
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This was supposed to be an outbreak film, but the whole killer virus thing turned out to be just a weak excuse for a weird Mad Max/medieval knight mash up flick with lots of explosions and splatter. They had even sneaked a car commercial in there. (Braveheart also mad... ...( read more )
Taken on its own limited terms there is a lot of guilty pleasure to be found in this relentless hyper kinetic thrill ride. Impressive effects and set pieces hurtle along, effectively papering over some painful acting and dialogue.
Great because of the sum of it's parts. And boy is this movie a Frankenstein! Tons of really cool scenes make for a fun watch
It's hard to imagine a director looking at a movie like Doomsday and not realizing that it belongs in the 80's. From the over-exaggerated acting to the cheesy, overused one-liners, Doomsday is bursting with a lack of creativity. You can see just from looking at a screen capture t... ...( read more )
We both liked the unexpected and varied tone and settings in the film. We both liked Rhona Mitra. We both felt the action in the movie was intense and unexpected.
It actually started off quite good, and had elements of a good movie. But somewhere in the middle, it got ridiculous, and hence I realize why this movie didn't catch any fame on the mainstream. Ended up disappointing me.
Another one of those "this could've been good" movies that turned out really really bad. I was especially offended by the inappropiate use of a great Siouxsie song, along with the general use of punk imagery to suggest "bad, bad person".
Definitely original. Equally odd, and definitely at least one look in your life. Might not want a second look, though.
Very weird. A mix between Mad Max, 28 days later and Resident Evil. Entertaining but not in a good way. I'd say skip it.
not as good as it could be with some odd plot holes (okay the decided to live in a castle for protective purposes but why dress like they are in the 17th century when they have modern clothes available???) doomsday never tries to be anyhting more than pop corn entertainment. the ... ...( read more )
this post apocalyptic movie,although didn't give something new to the genre, is entertaining enough to make me sit through the movie
The gratuitous violence quotient in this movie was just off the scales....loved the concept but the delivery was hideous.
It's really strange so you have to be up for canabalizm and all that sorta thing. It's also a British film, incase you didn't know.
Neil Marshall has done it again. Combining the elements from the famous late 70s/early 80's sci-fi, he creates a film that both pays homage to those films (specifically Escape From New York, The Warriors, and The Road Warrior) while also creating a violent action film that stand... ...( read more )
A throwback to esc to ny and road warrior. This movie packs it all in for a amazing thrill ride one soon will not forget. Kudos to neil marshal for making a old theme feel fresh
Not for everyone of course, i won't write review for this one as people will certainly back fire me and think i am nuts. and oh yea, this is better then the over hyped Grindhouse!
Go, Neil Marshall, Go!
7/10.
Best thing about this movie is the apocalyptic savages having a rave and partying to Fine Young Cannibals. Good Thing!
This was was some great action. The guns, swords, bows, and cars where very good! The main char was very good and played her role very good.
