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28 Years Later Rotten Tomatoes score is almost perfect as film sets new record
28 Years Later is already gaining widespread praise as the early reviews roll in
Ahead of its cinema release, 28 Years Later is already turning heads and creating a buzz among critics. The third instalment in the 28 Days Later series has debuted with an impressive rating on Rotten Tomatoes - becoming the highest ranked title in the franchise on the film review website.
The unreleased movie has been rated an impressive 96% rating on the critics' score platform. This rating surpasses 2002 original 28 Day Later, starring Cillian Murphy, which holds a Certified Fresh score of 87%. Additionally, the movie had a critics' score of 72% and an audience score of 66%.
While 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle, has yet to receive an audience rating - as it is not officially released in cinemas until June 20 - the initial critic reviews suggest the film will be another worldwide hit with viewers.
The upcoming film is set nearly three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak and follows a group of survivors living on the tidal island of Lindisfarne.
The plot focuses on Jamie, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, his pregnant wife Isla, portrayed by Jodie Comer, and their teenage son, Spike.
Speaking to Empire, director Danny Boyle described the community within the film as "a closed and necessarily very tight community".
He continued: "There are very strict defence laws, obviously, to survive that long in what is effectively an ongoing hostile environment. They've created a successful community, as they see it."
But when the family is forced to journey to the mainland, they're reminded that the virus still poses a terrifying threat to them. Ralph Fiennes, who plays Dr Ian Kelson in the film, spoke to IndieWire about the plot, saying: "It centres on a young boy who wants to find a doctor to help his dying mother."
"But of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected," he continued.
Critics are praising the film not only for its thrilling horror elements, but also for its emotion and artistic vision.
Esther Zuckerman, a critic for Bloomberg News, stated: "One of the strangest, most exhilarating blockbusters in recent memory. It's a truly bizarre piece of art that's somehow both grotesque and extremely moving."
Jonathan Sim, of branded the production "exceptional" and a "bleak, depressing drama".
He continued: "It contains elements of the zombie genre with its exceptional action and horror sequences."
Spencer Perry of ComicBook noted: "28 Years Later is not only a wholly captivating blockbuster, but one with layers that will keep us talking until the second movie comes out, which is the only trouble."
Katie Doll, of CBR echoed the excitement, saying: "What easily could've been a cash-grab to capitalise on the zombie renaissance is instead a raw thriller with relatable human emotion at its centre."
28 Years Later will be released in UK cinemas on June 20.
