World War Z (2013)

United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.

Director:

Marc Forster

Writers:

Matthew Michael Carnahan (screenplay), Drew Goddard (screenplay),

Stars:

Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brad Pitt	...	Gerry Lane
Mireille Enos	...	Karin Lane
Daniella Kertesz	...	Segen
James Badge Dale	...	Captain Speke
Ludi Boeken	...	Jurgen Warmbrunn
Matthew Fox	...	Parajumper
Fana Mokoena	...	Thierry Umutoni
David Morse	...	Ex-CIA Agent
Elyes Gabel	...	Andrew Fassbach
Peter Capaldi	...	W.H.O. Doctor
Pierfrancesco Favino	...	W.H.O. Doctor
Ruth Negga	...	W.H.O. Doctor
Moritz Bleibtreu	...	W.H.O. Doctor
Sterling Jerins	...	Constance Lane
Abigail Hargrove	...	Rachel Lane

Storyline

United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.

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Plot Keywords:

united nations | zombie | troubled production | panic | virologist | 

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Taglines:

Remember Philly!

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense frightening zombie sequences, violence and disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Facebook [Brazil]

Country:

USA Malta

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 June 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Guerra mundial Z

Filming Locations:

Lulworth Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$400,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$66,411,834 (USA) (21 June 2013)

Gross:

$123,696,919 (USA) (28 June 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Plan B Entertainment, Apparatus Productions, GK Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A total of 85 machine guns, rifles and pistols to be used on filming scenes in Hungary were confiscated by counter-terrorism customs officers in Budapest, Hungary after being flown in from London. The props, which are owned by an English company, were to be used in filming. The Hungarian authorities said the guns could be activated by simply removing screws filling the end of the barrels. Hungarian law requires weapons to be deactivated only if the process of making them live is irreversible. Weapons supervisor, Bela Gajdos, on the movie commented that a permit for the weapons had been issued by Hungarian police. Reports claimed that main actor Brad Pitt was "furious" at the seizure but producers have said it has not delayed filming.

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Goofs

The U.S. Navy does not operate the Antonov An-12.

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Quotes

Rachel Lane: I want my blanket!

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Connections

Featured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013)

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Soundtracks

"The 2nd Law: Isolated System"
Written by Matthew Bellamy
Performed by Muse
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Fast, scary and much better than expected!

I was dubious! The rating, the early reviews, my love of gory George Romero movies had all led me to deciding not to see this. But, my wife wanted to go... Well, two breathless hours later I turned to her, big grin on my face and had to state "That was awesome!" Yes, I can see why people don't like it. It is very different to the traditional zombie movie, and very different to the book. But you know what, who cares - it's not a traditional zombie movie, or the book - it's different. So suck it it up whiners and enjoy this for what it is! (And I'm a huge fan of all Max Brooks zombie books.) The movie begins with a short intro to the main character and his family (it was enough, it told me all I needed to know) before launching into a fantastic, break neck sequence that establishes the pace for most of the rest of the movie. It's violent, visceral and shocking without any reliance in gore. The tension is racked up (especially in the escape from the apartment block sequence) with a series of spectacular set pieces (the walls of Jerusalem scene is brilliant) and things get better and bigger until the film slows the pace for the final reel with a slow burning, smaller scale sequence set in a WHO research lab in the UK. It's an unusual choice to end a movie with the smallest set piece, but it worked well for me as it was in line with Gerry's quest and the (stated in the movie) fact that the answer is often so small it gets overlooked. The gravity of the decisions Gerry has to make here are greater than any previously in the movie (where mostly he just has to run like hell!) and it's that that makes this such a powerful set piece to end the movie. I learnt several things from this movie 1) to let go of my preconceptions about what a zombie film should be, 2) that a low rating doesn't mean its for kids - I have two sons and despite the lack of gore I certainly wouldn't let then see this. Its very intense and that (not the gore) is what would scare them. 3) to go with the flow - I did here and was swept along for a rapid fire 2 hour thrill ride that was a hell of a lot of fun. I for one will be getting this on blu ray and I'll be first in line for any sequel. But I will admit, an undated version would be very welcome!