’28 Years Later’ Reviews:⁣ Critics Applaud Tense, Emotional ‍sequel

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return with “28 Years Later,” a sequel to their ⁣2002 film, “28 Days Later,” and reviews suggest the pair “went for it.” The film stars Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.

david Ehrlich of IndieWire notes the film’s unexpected nature, highlighting the classic Boyle-Garland collaboration with its atheistic themes ⁢and narrative risks.He ⁢calls ⁣it a “tense and tender post-apocalyptic drama.”

Richard Lawson from Vanity Fair acknowledges⁣ the film’s disturbing scenes and the sense of dread,balanced by moments of beauty. He praises Boyle’s signature style ⁤combined with a “wearier, elder perspective.”

The story follows Spike (Williams), living on an⁢ island safe from the infected with his ‍father (Taylor-Johnson) and sick mother (Comer). David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter commends the cast, especially Comer, for her transformative performance. Fiennes plays a memorable role as ⁤a doctor.

Peter Debruge of Variety points out Boyle’s use of iPhones,a modern upgrade from the cameras used in “28 Days⁤ Later,” maintaining an unsettling feel while ⁣improving clarity. Anthony Dod Mantle’s cinematography is also praised.

As of Friday, “28⁣ Years Later“‍ holds a 95% “fresh” rating ‍on Rotten Tomatoes and a 78% “generally favorable” score on Metacritic.

The film opens in theaters Friday.