Weve got Peter Travers reporting live from under a bridge to bring you his review of Brad Pitts new zombie epic, World War Z, before the living dead find him. Admitting his own lukewarm feelings about the Walking Dead-inspired zombie craze, Travers was certain the movie was destined for the scum bucket after hearing rumors of a tumultuous production and generally bad hype. And you know what? Its not; its really good! he exclaims.
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World War Z stars Pitt as a father and United Nations peacemaker whos set to retire when the zombies invade and hes forced to help fight for humanitys survival. Without giving too much away, Travers promises the movie is packed with suspense and urges moviegoers to pay special attention to two excellent scenes: one in which a bunch of zombies wreak havoc on a jets first-class passengers, and the movies final moments that take place in a deserted lab in Wales.
Based on a book written by Max Brooks (son of Mel Brooks), the movie retains a good amount of its political weight, says Travers. He notes, in particular, that a wall is erected around Jerusalem so the zombies cant get in. What does that mean? What is it saying? asks Travers. Theres a lot to think about in this movie. It is not as good as the book but nonetheless, its exciting.
World War Z mightve been a bit too good, though. I have this fear, Travers adds before our feed mysteriously cuts out. I live in this fear that the zombies are gonna get me, I dont know why it is Uh oh, this cant end well.