ridiculous rating

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Extremely well acted, believable and heart wrenching, a zombie movie like few others.IF a zombie apocalypse could happen, I picture a world just like this.As with any epidemic, people panic and rightly so...But there's always two sides to every story and something horrible doesn't make it any less human, or less important to those involved, and that's why this film is so effective.Friends will turn on friends if they have to, people will commit desperate acts to save their loved ones...Typical human behavior. This film could be anytime, anywhere, is far too realistic in its own right...And THAT, is terrifyingly effective.Bravo...Bravo...

Just why?....why is a movie like this even made....The plot is so predictable, the characters are one dimensional, why.....oh why. THe only good things about this movie are the soundtrack and the cinematography. These aspects are done very well. So if this is a movie made to showcase someone's camera work and musicianship then it is a success. But clearly, we all know that isn't the case. No.....some human, actually wrote this screenplay and got behind the camera to direct this movie. I don't want to know who this person/people is/are. But whom ever they are....they should choose another career, because they are not good at it. This movie and others like it get made all the time....most likely by people who inherited large sums of money and fancy themselves arteeests....BUt no....no they are not. Just another example of the proliferation of humans, we need a zombie apocalypse to weed out these redundant minds, please zombies awake.

Why You Might Like It: The premise really makes the movie and it is an interesting take on the whole zombie apocalypse theme. Essentially, there is a cure for being a zombie that can return you back to being a human if used daily, but the supply is running out. Although most of the cast aren't headliners, the acting is actually pretty solid and doesn't take away from the movie. I thought the directing and other technical aspects of the film were also well done. I was surprised by the movie and thought it was an interesting and entertaining watch.Why You Might Not Like It: This movie isn't so much about zombies as it about the idea of a shortage of the cure. If you are expected a movie with zombies running around everywhere, then this won't provide that for you. Again, it really is more of a drama than a horror/thriller movie. There are also a few small plot holes that you might catch if you pay attention, which might be a problem for some viewers.Acting/Casting: 6* Directing/Cinematography/Technical: 6*Plot/Characters: 7* Entertainment Value: 6.5* Total - 6+6+7+6 = 25/4 = 6.375*

If you enjoy watching paint dry than this movie is for you. There was nothing entertaining that happened during the entire movie. I kept waiting for something to happen and besides the Canadian scenery nothing did. It's impossible to care about any of the characters and I kept wondering why this doctor would destroy her life for a music teacher loser. The concept was interesting but the execution was a complete failure. As seen with the Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later you can add drama to a zombie story and make it successful. It was not funny, dramatic, sad, scary, or anything that makes a movie entertaining. Watch Odd Thomas, not great, but entertaining.