Doomsday

[Guido Henkel]

Last night I watched the Blu-Ray version of Doomsday. I had not heard of this film before the Blu-Ray announcement and it sounded kind of interesting. I wasn't too sure after seeing the first few minutes but I am sure glad I kept watching.

"Doomsday" is an amazing amalgamation of various horror-pop-culture movies from the past, all combined to create a thrilling - and exceedingly violent/gory - movie that has a very unique signature nonetheless.

It is a perfect mix of "Day of the Dead" meets "Big Trouble In Little China" - sans the humor -, "28 Days Later" and most of all "The Road Warrior." In fact after the film was over I thought, this could definitely have been a "Mad Max" movie.

So folks, if you totally dig Max and the Road Warrior scenario, make sure you pick up "Doomsday!" This film has attitude - although it does have a few flaws also, but fortunately the action glosses over it very nicely.

[Bron]

How is the picture quality on the Blu-ray?

[Guido Henkel]

Here's my full review

http://www.dvdreview.com/reviews/pages/2868.shtml

[CABAL]

It's from the director of Dog Soldiers and The Descent, which I loved, so I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy it as well. I'll pick it up when it is released. I'm guessing you got an advance copy, Guido???

[Guido Henkel]

So, what did everyone think of this film? I'm just curious if I got swept away by nostalgia or if others also got a good kick out of this movie.

[Bron]

I saw it in the theater and enjoyed it. Just got around to picking up the Blu-ray this past weekend and watched it twice. I liked it even more the second and third viewing. Love the placement of the 80's songs too. Plus the Blu-ray looks and sounds amazing.

[Altaira]

I'll have to look for this one! Sounds good.