We only watched until The Critical Drinker warned there would be spoilers. His opinions, good or bad, have never let us down. So my husband and I braved the icy winds to attend a showing the very next day.
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Upon returning home, we finished watching, agreeing as The Drinker opined that the two flicks could have each been condensed a bit and combined for a more cohesive story. The obvious bridge ending left us baffled outside clear plans for a sequel.
But I guess that’s Hollywood greed for you. Anyway, here are my thoughts. First off, it’s not for everyone, even some horror fans without a strong stomach. I’m a confirmed scary movie aficionado and looked away several times during the first act.
I enjoyed the second and third acts far more than the violence repulsed me. Ralph Fiennes’ reprised character performance brought humanity, heart, wisdom, hope, surprising humor, and even some amazing theatricality.
It’s understandable if you’re no longer reading this post. I just needed to share my thoughts. And if anyone does decide to watch “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” or are otherwise curious I have two silly, innocuous related questions. And if you do, below is the spoiler review...
Are you a fan of Duran Duran’s eighties pop music? Do you know what an ossuary is?
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Random Duran Duran question? We won't discuss my '80s 13-year-old obsession. Not going there. Glad you liked the movie. Not my thing, but I know that series is very popular.
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DeleteI was Duran Duran fan but I have no idea what an ossuary is.
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DeleteThank you for introducing me to the word "ossuary". I didn't know this word. I just looked this up on the web and learnt quite a bit about it. I just stumbled on 'Sedlec Ossuary' in Czech Republic where the interiors of the church are made of human bones!
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DeleteDang, I struck out, I never heard of the movie, the actors and I wasn't a Duran Duran fan.
ReplyDeleteThat's okay, I love you regardless.
DeleteHad to look up ossuary-ick. Not a horror film fan. I watch shows like Dexter, but not horror films. I was never into Duran Duran, I like a couple songs, but not enough to buy a cassette. I was into Motley Crue, Ratt, Prince and Billy Idol and many more. XO
ReplyDeleteMTV, Duran Duran, Hungry like a 🐺 wolf 🐾😸‼️
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dears. I appreciate your opinions and your choice in music is fine, Ellen. :) I do hope no wolf ever enters Trout Towne. ~giggle~ For some reason, I cannot click the Reply button. Be well!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it before. I found I can click reply and could reply on your blog if I wanted. I suddenly can't reply to comments on mine and looking for a solution.
ReplyDeleteI hope the situation works itself out, as mine apparently did. ~shrugs~ Be well, my dear.
DeleteMe thinks that genre isn't mom's usual. She is such a wuss.
ReplyDeleteShe's fine. ~hugs~ I'm the oddball, as most folks will tell you.
DeleteThank you for sharing this, Darla.
ReplyDeleteYou're very kind, my dear.
DeleteI haven't watched any of the movies in the series. I don't have an issue with gore I guess I just never got around to them and then forgot.
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