I'm not really big into the whole zombie trend, but hey, it's almost Halloween. I would be remiss if I didn't include at least one, right?Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) is trying really hard to provide for his daughter, Soo-an (Kim Su-an), even when it means missing the occasional recital or not remembering what toys she wants versus what she already has. When she asks to go spend her birthday with her mother in Busan, Seok-woo realizes that he can't just let her fend for herself. Unfortunately, what should have been an easy commute is complicated by a nation-wide outbreak of zombies. Busan has been designated a safe zone but can they reach it before their train is overrun?
This is another entry in the "fast zombie" subgroup, if you're cross-referencing, as well as "viral outbreak." It's basically 28 Days Later but on a train. It is very well-done, however, with good pacing, excellent makeup work, and solid performances. I would have liked to have some more character development of the other passengers but it wasn't a deal-breaker.
Expect an American remake here in the next year or so. It will be interesting to see how or if the American version changes the central message of family/community > self-interest. Somehow I don't see that playing as well over here.
Pumpkin rating: 4.5/5
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