Bachelor party 2 the last temptation part 1

Bachelor party 2 the last temptation part 1

Digital technology has undoubtedly brought about many great stories which would have remained hidden had it not been for the possibilities opened up by the advent of digitisation. Editors can now create like never before, computer generated images continue to push the boundaries of realism and filming techniques have become more sophisticated than ever before. It is ironic, then, that a step backwards in terms of visual quality has given life to one of the most intriguing and effective films of 200 Shot almost entirely on digital video a late scene involving a cottage was shot on 35mm film, 28 Days Later makes best bachelor party 2 the last temptation part 1 of the portability of digital video cameras by being able to set up a desolate London without the logistical nightmare that would usually come with it. After a rather horrific opening scene involving scientists, monkeys and a whole heap of blood, we pick up the story in a hospital, where a man named Jim Cillian Murphy awakes quietly in his hospital bed and proceeds to wander around naked. It soon becomes apparent that there isn t anyone in the hospital, so like any curious human being Jim ventures outside. There he finds, well, no one. There s not a soul in sight and the streets of London are completely lifeless, only mountains of rubbish lining the streets. Naturally poor Jim is a little freaked, though not as much as one would come to expect. Some of the shots of the barren city are amazing as Jim, now dressed in typical green hospital get-up, roams the streets in search of life. This has to be one of the best openings to a feature film in recent history, all done without the use of special effects, a blaring soundtrack or anything startling from the characters or script. Just pure, simple, eerie tension thanks to some nifty ideas an a handheld camera. It s creative filmmaking at its best. After encountering some very nasty looking, disease-ridden humans in a church, including the priest, Jim finally stumbles upon some uninfected humans while running for his life. He meets Selena the brilliant Naomie Harris and Mark Noah Huntley, who seem to know exactly how to get rid of the infecteds after dealing with them for some time. Mark doesn t last too long but Selena and Jim run into father/daughter team Frank Brendan Gleeson and Hannah Megan Burns, knowing full well the pair will be delighted to team up and try and figure out their next move. And after tuning into an impassioned radio broadcast by a group of soldiers they at least have some direction among the madness. There s much more to the story, of course, but it would be wrong of any reviewer to deny you the pleasure of seeing it all for yourself without much prior knowledge of the story s direction. Let s just say there s plenty more gore to come, some human company for Jim and an bachelor party 2 the last temptation part 1 military outlook on life by a bizarre group of men. However, 28 Days Later doesn t fit into your traditional horror story. Instead of trying to keep you on the edge of your seat for the duration, the film is intent on slowly moving through locations and characters as the devastating situation gets the better of them. It s every bit emotional as it is horrific, which makes this a balancing act of the highest order. Director Danny Boyle Trainspotting, The Beach caused a stir when rumours of an accomplished new horror flick surfaced early last year. The buzz continued around message boards and internet film sites as word passed around that this one was a winner. It was not only from slasher fans, either. Critics and mainstream audiences, while scared to their wits end, were equally impressed with the thought-provoking storyline, characters firmly grounded in reality and visuals which were as amazing as they were disgusting. Boyle used all his nous to capture the streets of London without any form of movement whatsoever; policemen blocked off the freeway for a few minutes at a time so they could film the solitary car making its way down the road and crew members patrolled the streets to stop early risers from wandering on to the set in the early morning. This is definitely one hell of a ride, and I ll guarantee you ll be scared to death for most of it. The trick about this one, however, is that much of the tension comes from the anticipation of what will happen next, rather than any out-and-out horror thrills. What has been done with a limited budget using digital video is remarkable. And thankfully a relatively unknown cast was hired, even after the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio and Tilda Swinton were reportedly offered roles in the film. What could well have been just a simple horror film has been transformed into a rock solid thriller that will bachelor party 2 the last temptation part 1 your socks off, one that is certainly deserving of a spot in your best of 2003 lists.