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28 Years Later And What's Making Us Happy

2025/6/20
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The review discusses the movie '28 Years Later', its plot, characters, and directing. The critics have mixed opinions on the film's success, with some praising its high points and others criticizing its disjointed structure and uneven pacing.
  • Mixed critical response to '28 Years Later'
  • Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland return
  • Features actors Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
  • Discussion of the film's pacing, visual style, and character development
  • Comparison to the original '28 Days Later'

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The new apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later takes place in the same world as *28 Days Later, *where a deadly virus transformed the citizens of the U.K. into rabid blood-spewing creatures. The new film brings back the original's director and screenwriter, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. It's set on a small island where a group of survivors (including Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson) eke out a modest existence. A desperate expedition reveals new allies and new horrors – because the infected have evolved.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture )Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)