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Incredible attention to detail


I loved the movie, it's probably one of the best "zombie" movies ever made. And before I get attacked for "not liking the best zombie movie - world war z" or "for liking this piece of crap movie" let me just say that it is my Personal point of view.
Liking the movie or not is a matter of opinion, however, it's been a long time since I have seen a movie with such attention to detail... And I'm not talking about plotholes (don't expect Citizen Kane with a budget of less than 1 million) but technical details and the little things that make the movie stand out.
And so,
- what was the last zombie movie in which scavenging for ammunition and guns is actually depicted? After the shootout in the street, Johny Strong gathers some rifles and magazines and puts them in his trunk. That's one
- the main character's car is incredibly well thouth - notice he has metal bars on his windows that just float parallel to the glass. That's actually not a badly made element, it's made so that if the car is swarmed by zombies, he can hold the metal bars by a handle but if he's stuck somewhere (under water?) he can just push it out. That's a minor detail but still, I don't remember noticing stuff like this in movies with a much bigger budget.
- before the group goes out of the precinct to intercept the main character and the chicks, Ivan says "check your weapons". It's not a major element but adds to the professionalism of the team.
- they actually reload their guns.
- all the tactical shooting - I know that it's not essential to the quality of a movie but *beep* - I get sick just by remembering the battle between Bane's goons and the police... When I watch an "action" movie, I expect to see some level of professionalism, that's why John Wick was such a surprise.
I'm getting excited... Anyway, this was the movie that made me believe that you can make a very good movie without great actors or tons of money. Just hire Sonny Puzikas and you can be sure your movie will be tactically spot-on.
BTW, sorry for my English.

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I agree.
It was a well-crafted film, technically.

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