After watching dozens of zombie flicks, you tend to notice that they hordes of undead are similarly conceptualized. That isn't to say the movies are necessarily bad, but without adding anything new to the genre, I normally don't anticipate zombie movies being very good.
While Shinsuke Sato may not appear to add revolutionary depth to the zombie trope, I was thoroughly engaged by the amount of twists and turns they put into the enemy design (literally). The contorting, writhing movements of the zombies in this film definitely add to the fear of their aggression.
The CGI didn't fail either, adding a visceral and grotesque motif to the monsters through darkened veins, swiveling eyes, and surrealistic abilities. Overall, it adds to the gory thrill-ride this movie takes you on and even supplements these conceptions with a well-wrought story and engaging characters.
Speaking of, all the characters felt fresh. The characters that make up the protagonist group are all fleshed out nicely. Their personalities match their actions and their personal growth over some of the problems the movie presents makes their character development all the more satisfying.
The only downside would be that I wanted more. Not necessarily in a sequel, but there are some portions of the film that had me pining for answers. I wish that some of the longer battles would be toned down in length so that I could explore the narrative developments of the characters, but that's a small qualm with this movie overall.
If you are looking for a riveting story with an interesting take on the zombie trope, I would suggest watching I Am a Hero. The effects are great, characters are written well, and the overall idea behind the film is a great one.
While Shinsuke Sato may not appear to add revolutionary depth to the zombie trope, I was thoroughly engaged by the amount of twists and turns they put into the enemy design (literally). The contorting, writhing movements of the zombies in this film definitely add to the fear of their aggression.
The CGI didn't fail either, adding a visceral and grotesque motif to the monsters through darkened veins, swiveling eyes, and surrealistic abilities. Overall, it adds to the gory thrill-ride this movie takes you on and even supplements these conceptions with a well-wrought story and engaging characters.
Speaking of, all the characters felt fresh. The characters that make up the protagonist group are all fleshed out nicely. Their personalities match their actions and their personal growth over some of the problems the movie presents makes their character development all the more satisfying.
The only downside would be that I wanted more. Not necessarily in a sequel, but there are some portions of the film that had me pining for answers. I wish that some of the longer battles would be toned down in length so that I could explore the narrative developments of the characters, but that's a small qualm with this movie overall.
If you are looking for a riveting story with an interesting take on the zombie trope, I would suggest watching I Am a Hero. The effects are great, characters are written well, and the overall idea behind the film is a great one.