When it comes to horror, I really like the anthology form. I think horror works best in the short "Tales from the Crypt" form ... a pithy story with a concluding (maybe ironic) shock. I also like the fact that if you don't like this story, the next one will be along in just a few minutes. This film really tests my theory. It's not a bad film ... but its a pretty dull one. If you don't like the first story, you probably won't like the second or third either.

I liked this film. Yes ... it's ridiculous and implausible. It fully embraces its ridiculousness and runs with it. If you can go along with it, it's a pretty enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. Sam Worthington is never more than serviceable, but the film doesn't really demand much more from him. The supporting cast is better, particularly Elizabeth Banks. I'd like to see more action films like this one ... ones that aim a bit lower than huge spectacle films and actually hit their target.

This is George Lucas' best film. I fully believe he feels this way himself since it's also the one film he hasn't felt the need to tamper with in any way. It's the film that demonstrates that he is capable of writing well-drawn characters and relating human stories in a manner that people can care about. This is clearly his most personal film, so perhaps that's why he can relate it to the audience in human terms. Additionally, it's quite an experimental film in it's own way. The soundtrack in particular is revolutionary for its time.

What appears to be a yakuza film turns into a zombie film when the dead rise. What appears to be a zombie film becomes a fantasy film when you discover why they are rising. Kitamura's genre bending feature debut is packed with some amazing fight choreography and zombie action. That said, there's no way this should be a 2 hour film. It's largely that long because scenes that involve exposition are drawn out interminably, really dragging the film down. In addition, there are are at least 4 or 5 characters that add little to the film except drawing out the length.