I am Brazilian but I live in Seattle since 1997. I'm a huge zombie fan, and I couldn't believe it when I found out that there was finally a Brazilian zombie movie out there. It was about time!
My sister sent me this movie for my birthday last month. I watched it with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.
What I liked most about this movie was the dialogue, which was different from any other zombie film I've seen. The main characters are hilarious, and they say things to each other that feel real and loose. Basically, they talk like I talk to my friends. That was a plus. I also really liked the references to the zombie culture, that go from Michael Jackson's thriller to the George Romero films.
Another thing that really pleased me was the fact that the zombies are pretty classic looking. They move like the zombies in the original dawn of the dead, which is great! I never cared for fast zombies, they simply don't make sense to me.
The acting was above average for an independent film. Not all actors are good, but the main characters are played very well. The gore was enough to keep me satisfied, and although it's not a very serious movie, it does have enough tense and dramatic moments.
The reason for the zombie outbrake is also above average. I won't give it away, but it's not your typical toxic military virus. The reason for the zombies is really cool, especially if you are familiar with the history of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.
Sure, there are camera issues, some lighting and sound problems and the make up isn't always top notch. I was going to rate this movie with a seven, but then I found out it cost around three thousand reais (which equals about thirteen hundred dollars). That really made my jaw drop. How on earth did these guys make a 90 minute zombie movie with under two thousand dollars?? After learning this, my hat tipped to them and my rating went way up.
Also, based on what I red on the official website, there will be a sequel. I can't wait!
I had a blast watching this!
My sister sent me this movie for my birthday last month. I watched it with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.
What I liked most about this movie was the dialogue, which was different from any other zombie film I've seen. The main characters are hilarious, and they say things to each other that feel real and loose. Basically, they talk like I talk to my friends. That was a plus. I also really liked the references to the zombie culture, that go from Michael Jackson's thriller to the George Romero films.
Another thing that really pleased me was the fact that the zombies are pretty classic looking. They move like the zombies in the original dawn of the dead, which is great! I never cared for fast zombies, they simply don't make sense to me.
The acting was above average for an independent film. Not all actors are good, but the main characters are played very well. The gore was enough to keep me satisfied, and although it's not a very serious movie, it does have enough tense and dramatic moments.
The reason for the zombie outbrake is also above average. I won't give it away, but it's not your typical toxic military virus. The reason for the zombies is really cool, especially if you are familiar with the history of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.
Sure, there are camera issues, some lighting and sound problems and the make up isn't always top notch. I was going to rate this movie with a seven, but then I found out it cost around three thousand reais (which equals about thirteen hundred dollars). That really made my jaw drop. How on earth did these guys make a 90 minute zombie movie with under two thousand dollars?? After learning this, my hat tipped to them and my rating went way up.
Also, based on what I red on the official website, there will be a sequel. I can't wait!
I had a blast watching this!