Ah, Neil Marshall. While Christopher Nolan is the UK smarts and Danny Boyle is the raw, indie spirit... director Neil Marshall is its talently rabid geeky heart.His third film Doomsday doesn't live up to the classic status of his previous efforts, the black comedy horror Dog Soldiers and the ever-better horror thriller The Descent.
Its an open homage to 80's actioners Escape From New York, Mad Max 2, The Warriors with some Aliens, Knightriders and 28 Days Later thrown in for good measure.
Not only is it nostalgic to see these plots revisited and combined but the barmy fast paced action combined with limited characterisation reminds me of those unashamedly cool action flicks the 80's were known for. Only a slightly uncharismatic Rhona Mitra and hyperactive action editing spoil the show (Oh, and burning the Pertwee of course.) Otherwise, grand, insane stuff!
2 comments:
Yeah, leave the Pertwee alone to take over any film he is in.
Well, Rhona Mitra can get uncharismatic on my ass any day she wants.
you have a good point about Rhona. Roll on Underworld 3!
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