Comparing WWZ to I am Legend and The Girl with all the Gifts.

Should I add 28 Days Later? I did see that. Perhaps this is an opportunity to compare the history of zombie movies and how they have changed over time. Not to mention the Walking Dead phenom. Zombies are a thing! (Even on Disney channel!)

So I haven’t seen Walking Dead yet, not one episode, though I have many friends who love it and say I will love it too. I haven’t seen Girl with all the Gifts yet either, though I did read the book. (It’s on my list, I am pretty slow at seeing movies, even though I enjoy them!) Resident Evil is still on my list, but I am making progress!

So I did read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks and enjoyed it immensely. Finally saw the movie, World War Z which came out in 2013 so I am hardly on the front lines of popular culture, but I thought it was well done. Different than the book, but respectful of the general perspective and content.

Brad Pitt does a nice job as the main character with the family playing an important role. It isn’t like he is the only one with the answers, like in some movies where the hero just has everything go his way. The movie makes a point to follow breadcrumbs and though the hero does take risks, there are reasons for characters actions and a perspective that seems honest. If he gets lucky, he acknowledges that.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, was it like the book at all, would Brad Pitt’s star power overwhelm the role?

I am glad to report that if you haven’t seen it, you should. It is well done and full of interesting characters. Follow those breadcrumbs. As always, let me know what you think!