28 Years Later

It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.

• “This follow-up doesn’t re-take the temperature of British society one generation on so much as vivisect its twitching remains.”

  Robbie Collin, The Telegraph · 100

• “The sense of hallucinogenic sweatiness won’t be to everyone’s taste but [Garland] and Boyle should be applauded for taking such big swings and having the flair and confidence to pull them off. It’s an astonishing piece of work.”

  Ed Potton, The Times · 100

• “Typically, we look to adrenaline-fueled entertainment for catharsis. Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.”

  Peter Debruge, Variety · 100

• “If it sounds like Boyle and Garland have been smoking some super-strength Cali weed in the writers’ room, you’ve heard nothing yet.”

  Jordan Bassett, NME · 100

• “Not that it was ever in question, but 28 Years Later is an invigorating reminder that Boyle, as a technician of dizzying, daring cinematic style, has never lost his fastball, and he employs it to great effect emphasizing Spike’s visceral emotional experience.”

  Katie Walsh, The Seattle Times · 100