A combination of mediocre horror flick and attempt-at gripping post-apocalyptic drama.
It’s more the second, along the lines of ’28 Days Later’/’The Book Of Eli’ (much more ‘Eli’, though, especially with the recurring religious themes).
Of course it’s not nearly as GOOD as either of those films…it’s not bad and it’s fairly watchable, but it’s pretty predictable. I didn’t discover any surprises, at least.
The “sidekick”/kid is actually a lot more convincing than the lead/”hero”. None of the other characters really make an impression despite some of them trying really hard, and the whole thing is a bit overwrought. But it doesn’t really make you think much, if that’s a bonus for you.
There’s a part where the narrator says “small talk stopped”. Lucky break for the screenwriter. And of course shortly after that there’s a moment when it’s quiet…TOO quiet…
A: They had a great cheezy hit with “Kyrie”
Q: Why would it be cool if the lead’s last name was the same as his first?
Inspirationally Dumb Tactical Move: “Let’s leave the pregnant sleeping girl alone.”
Grade: C-