Movie Review

World War Z

The film opens and jumps immediately into the spread of the “Zombie” plague described through the use of a variety of media outlets heard in the background. There’s a quick and simple introduction of the main characters and then immediately the havoc is unleashed and rarely stops. While many apocalyptic/zombie type films start out with the characters’ escape to safety then move to a quieter, more intimate setting where they can connect, World War Zmoves from the escape then to a focus on finding the cure. Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who is experienced in disaster type situations, immediately sets out on quest to find a solution to the plague. During this quest I was hoping to discover some interesting details about the beginnings or development of the outbreak, but instead the film continues to move at a continual rapid pace, giving tidbits and teases of information that I wish could have been elaborated. The setting and dialogue is very touch and go. As the setting changes, the dialogue remains consistent as nothing particularly interesting is said and no significant plot twists occur until near the end.