World War Z (2013)
★★★ — World War Z (2013)
World War Z arrived in 2013 as one of the more troubled blockbuster productions of that era, loosely adapted from Max Brooks's 2006 novel of the same name (which told its story through a mosaic of survivor interviews rather than a single protagonist). Marc Forster, coming off the mixed reception of Quantum of Solace, oversaw a notoriously difficult shoot that included extensive reshoots and a rewritten third act, with Damon Lindelof among those brought in to rework the ending. The $200 million budget made it one of the most expensive zombie films ever produced, and Paramount carried considerable risk, though the film ultimately recovered its costs and then some at the global box office.
Another foray into zombie media. I remember watching this when it first released and hating it. Upon 2nd viewing it isn’t anywhere near as bad as I remember. It just doesn't really forward anything different to the genre. The frantic beginning is quickly overshadowed by the messy world tour and quick conclusions that Gerry (played by Brad Pitt) draws up. Would probably have done better as a TV series.
Rating: ★★★ | Year: 2013 | Watched: 2025-06-28
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