28 Years Later - Official Trailer Reaction

[@jadapandy]

Now THIS is how you make a movie trailer!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Great example of how to tease the atmosphere and vibe without giving anything away.

[@biashacker]

Yep, one of the best trailers made today.

[@Bratts_Bin]

Sunshine is criminally underrated!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I will definitely give it a go in advance of Boyle's next movie.

[@Bratts_Bin]

Looking forward to your thoughts on it. The score alone 👌

[@tjk3430]

@@Bratts_Bin I remember being so impressed by the setup of Sunshine. The near future technology on display was so cool I just wanted everything to work out as planned without a "shit hits the fan" moment. Of course space is unpredictable & treacherous something has to go wrong. But to me it was like breaking an ancient priceless vase in a museum.

[@Linebecken]

Millions is also underrated imo

[@salomaonplanetsaturn]

Good movie.

[@user-if7zm]

The music is the poem "boots" by Rudyard Kipling.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Many thanks! Just learned this from another comment below. I'm not nearly as up to speed on Kipling as I should be. I've only read 'The Man Who Would Be King' due to my enthusiasm for John Huston's movie adaptation

[@rigormortis3219]

@@geekinwithJamesHancock its a poem used in the SERE program......to torture people

[@AndrewLuppnow-i6j]

Yes. I think a comment on another video on the trailer said that the Marine Corps still uses the poem today for psychological training, or something. The original poem is from Rudyard Kipling's time in South Africa during the Second Boer War.

[@happybkwrm]

I think it's (at least partly) the original recording from 1915.

[@AndrewLuppnow-i6j]

@@happybkwrm Thanks. I wasn't aware that the recoding was that old. A brilliant choice for the trailer.

[@muffinsauce]

Let’s make this a hit guys for Danny Boyle and his team. I’m rooting for this one.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Same. I'll be there on day 1.

[@Anonymous-cn6zl]

Gonna bring my brothers, cousins and some friends ❤❤❤

[@fetty5166]

One of the best trailers this year

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

100%. Great atmosphere and style with no major spoilers.

[@tjk3430]

This trailer brings the anxiety in the best way.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

It really got under my skin as well.

[@weeblyweeb8641]

The poem, boots boots boots, feels so iconic for this movie trailer. A poem meant to test men, or drive them to madness. And at the end of the trailer, the poem starts all over again. The entire trailer is a mix of constant zombie tropes, and truley unsettling, horrifying imagery. The scene of the figures frolicking down the hill with the blue sky at their backs, bodies twisting against themselves in mock agony; perfection.

[@jacobjones8731]

Excited for this one!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Looks creepy as Hell.

[@jules-yi8rn]

That theme music... holy shit - gave me chills 😂

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Totally. Really disturbing stuff.

[@IggyGoesPop666]

The audio is from Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “Boots”, from 1915. 60,000 British infantrymen marched endlessly through South Africa, capturing settlement after settlement. 22,000 Solders lost their lives. The poem suggests that this psychological torture surpasses even the horrors of Hell itself, as the speaker declares after six weeks of marching that Hell contains no “fire-devils-dark or anything” - only the endless movement of boots Respect to @Grundam-bruh who posted this message on another 28 years trailer ... no plagiarism here

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Many thanks for this info! I'm not nearly as up to speed on Kipling as I should be. I've only read 'The Man Who Would Be King' due to my enthusiasm for John Huston's movie adaptation.

[@Jokesonyou123]

Literally all he did was google it and post it 😂

[@IggyGoesPop666]

@@Jokesonyou123 Literally all you did was post a passive aggressive comment because you did not have anything constructive to contribute. If you bothered to read my comments to the end, I gave a different person the credit for the posted information as I thought that some of James listeners would appreciate the history of the monologue. Its a shame that it went straight over your head 🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@michaelhuie5878]

Fun fact Danny Boyle directed the opening scene in the sequel 28 Weeks Later.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Best scene of the movie.

[@adriandenton6637]

One of, if not my favourite zombie scenes.

[@mr.jack0039]

is it the one when he's running through the field leaving wife and daughter? I havent watched it since premiere.

[@adriandenton6637]

@@mr.jack0039 that's the one....the swell of the music is amazing.

[@ronthorn3]

Yeah the best part of the film.

[@ngman002]

Love your vids man, laid back but still insightful with lots of movie experience and anecdotes behind your belt

[@Choppacity80491]

Trailer gave me the Goosebumps

[@samuelschwager]

This is how you make a trailer! Does not give too much away.

[@rollergirl808]

The reciting of that Kipling poem played over the score is bone chilling. Bravo to whomever made that creative choice. I’m so glad it wasn’t a slowed down version of a 90s pop song which seems to be the latest trend.

[@Father_Daniel]

Very hyped for this, great trailer! Good cast too.

[@franciscomatallana8676]

Trailer of the year

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Most definitely.

[@thefilmeffect6089]

I had no interest in another sequel, but Danny Boyle coming back to direct made this thing one of my most anticipated movies. I’m happy to have him back directing genre films.

[@pgfrank2351]

The trailer feels so nostalgic. My buddies and I were obsessed with the first two movies, we'd sit around for hours talking about what we'd do in the zombie apocalypses, coming up with plans and tactics to fend them off ect. But then we all grow up :( This trailer brought back those old feelings I miss dearly

[@AndréVilaFranca]

This is a very good trailer, it didn't reveal anything plotwise and made me very intrigued. Also the audio fits super well. Can't wait for this film, I hope it's savagely scary and brutal.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Blows my mind that they $75 million at their disposal for this one. Could be a genuinely apocalyptic experience.

[@AndréVilaFranca]

@@geekinwithJamesHancock I hope it's an amazing film, film fans desperately need it.

[@whoknew2273]

The best trailer for some time

[@IggyGoesPop666]

Boyle is the man

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Absolutely. He's been giving us great flicks for 30 years.

[@blackpanthro]

Surprisingly, Return is my favorite zombie film of all time

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

It's wildly entertaining. One of the best horror flicks of that decade.

[@RobOlivierbjr64]

I’m really intrigued with Danny Boyle comes up for this sequel. Btw, “Shallow Grave” is definitely underrated and under seen. Great story with Danny Boyle😎

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I was studying abroad in the UK at that time and my friends and I just stumbled into it with no idea what to expect. We loved it.

[@aaronshouting588]

Can’t leave out Alex Garland. The original 28 days was his script!

[@RobOlivierbjr64]

@@aaronshouting588 you got that right😎

[@scottwilkinson8378]

It looks like Cillian is the principal for 28 Years Later, part 2... which was filmed immediately after, but Danny isn't directing that one.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Interesting. I kinda wish Boyle had stuck around to do both but at a minimum we'll get at least one proper Danny Boyle experience next Summer.

[@nygisgod]

but Alex wrote and they are both sure as shit going to be active EPs after how meh 28 weeks was.

[@adamclifton29]

It looks like he's a zombie in this one though

[@UC4AQUgrQ9EwVIGoF0w7xHXg]

​@@adamclifton29 confirmed to be a different actor

[@andreat1569]

Looks and sounds amazing. Can’t wait!

[@JessLostAgain]

Would definitely be interested in a video of you ranking Danny Boyle films ahead of 28 Years Laters release!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Excellent idea and I just might have to take a crack at it.

[@Alicia_1970]

That was so unsettling 😆😳

[@jackpetriereviews]

Great reaction, so excited about this one. You’re so right about 28 days being underrated, that’s a hell of a movie! Also you need to watch Sunshine it’s one of his best

[@AdrianMendoza23]

"Do you wanna party!". "Brains!"

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

That scene always makes me howl with laughter.

[@RobertAdams-h2e]

Thank you for the programing Can't wait for the next pandemic 🤗

[@Linebecken]

Yeah 28 weeks later wasnt great overall but it definitely had one of the best openings in horror

[@bradabar2012]

Yeeeeees!!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Co-signed.

[@Darrow1996]

Love your takes more than anyone on the net James, always excited to see you pop up on my feed! Would love a reaction towards the new brutalist trailer as well

[@simonedelgrosso4519]

that image of the tree of life surrounded by death is very powerful

[@Eyeofthatiger]

That’s a great toast story 🥂 😂

[@AlexanderXenophon]

YEAH Shallow Grave !

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Boyle has been hitting home runs for 30 years.

[@SEAKPhotog]

That looks awesome! Creepy as hell.

[@jmil843]

I’ll be there

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Looks like Boyle and Garland brought their A game.

[@FCSchaefer]

Proud to say I saw ROTLD in the theater on a Friday night.

[@muhdshafiq2523]

Personally the rage virus is the most horrifying thing I saw when i was a little kid. Simply because how contagious it is.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

That opening scene in '28 Days Later' was so damn good. Really sold the idea on just how quickly the virus can spread.

[@jrm371]

Hyped!!!

[@mctapoutos7426]

WOW SUNSHINE IS AMAZING

[@amcaesar]

What is that creepy-ass theme song they used for this spot?

[@greggoat6570]

I haven’t been this excited for a horror film in years

[@Cinema-skin]

Send more Cillian Murphy’s.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Lol, absolutely.

[@MrDragon1968]

Sunshine is terrific (most of it), one of the truly great sci-fi movies IMO. It's just slightly marred by some of the choices they made third act. Trance is completely out there. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like Danny Boyle it definitely doesn't disappoint.

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

I didn’t expect the Jaguar advert at the beginning of the trailer. 😅 The trailer looks so good! I’ve not been so excited for a film since Dune Part 2! Also, I agree with the others that love the unfortunately underrated Sunshine. You definitely need to watch it! Shallow Grave is also brilliant.

[@jimbob8992]

You always give insightful takes on films and film trailers, that's why i come here. I've watched other reactions, and on the whole, it's been positive. But so many clueless commentators out there, along with the audience's they've cultivated.

[@DrDetfink]

I have to get to Hudson Yards Equinox and get into sprinter shape before I dive back in with Boyle’s speed rage filled infected. If Boris Johnson & his hair aren’t in the film as a came I’ll be crushed. 😂

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I'll meet you over there to train and I'll bring my crossbow just in case the virus gets the jump on us.

[@markabenjamin6284]

on the contrary, it was Resident Evil 2002 (sci-fi action horror film based on Japanese video game series) that started the whole zombie movie era in early 2000s.

[@southernstacker7315]

These maniacs aren't dead.

[@gmdhargreaves]

Looks pretty good, yeah right, looks pretty good❤❤

[@braixy642]

One month before 28 Years Later we're also getting Final Destination 6

[@trainspotter360]

I read that this and its sequel were filmed back to back and used an iphone

[@jacketernity4609]

Great 👍🏻 video as always! Did you get a chance to catch the Invincible S3 trailer? Looks great storyline wise but I hope 🤞🏻 the animation is better than it was in S2. Read the comics earlier this year & LOVED it.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I caught the S3 trailer and I'll definitely be rereading the relevant comics ahead of time. Hopefully it can recapture the momentum enjoyed among the fans after Season 1.

[@jacketernity4609]

@@geekinwithJamesHancock Agreed. Splitting S2 up was a huge mistake IMO & drew people away.

[@colsonpickett3159]

Hancock! Definitely watch “Sunshine”.

[@mr.jack0039]

I love 28 days later. I understand budget limitations and the fact it was filmed the way it was but I rewatched it recently and I really wished image was better quality. to see all the details etc. other than that it's very rewatchable movie.

[@akinlikesfilms960]

this looks brutal and i am soo here for it, its giving The Road meets Last of Us

[@halo2something]

u never saw sunshine?! lol wuuut

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I might have in an altered state of consciousness but I'll definitely check it out before Boyle's new movie hits theaters.

[@halo2something]

@@geekinwithJamesHancock there is plenty of time, it's one of the best sci-fi/horrors

[@brucer2152]

if you've not watched it yet. But "The Earth Abides" starts out pretty good. Not sure what channel it's on off the top of my head.

[@napoleonwilson155]

cheers

[@KITFLETCH1]

Have you yet seen ‘Kingdom’? That’s zombie with Seven Samurai!

[@Alphyyo08]

superman and 28 years in 2025 they cooking

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

Love the t shirt. I’m not into zombie movies. I did like the romance zombie movie with Nicholas hoult and he was good in renfeld.

[@bazatc01]

Lets hope theres a 28 decades later after this one 😆

[@verkpunk]

Kraven the Zombie Hunter Seriously though, the fact that we didn't see Cillian makes me hope that he might be the big bad.

[@dominiqueodom3099]

I hate to say it but ive always loved Slumdog Millionaire.

[@joeybagofdoughnuts1732]

Like 28 Days Later better, but Weeks has my favorite character. Cannot wait.

[@candacedonald4087]

Is there a 28 months later or was that scrapped?

[@manuelrodriguez-zh6nx]

Up in the hill, by the three all the zombies there is one standing stilll very crossed cómic like.

[@brucer2152]

The lady talking about the rote teaching in a chant....so people remember it.

[@fastride1934]

Sunshine is quite good. your a film critic?

[@Curt_Randall]

I wonder why they skipped 28 Months Later. Yes Return of the Living Dead was a fun movie. Also I liked how the dead looked really dead, rotting dead. Not freshly dead like most zombie movies have.

[@intimaspace646]

Sunshine is one of my favourite movies, check it out!

[@jackscalibur]

So this film was apparently shot using an iPhone. I don't know of any other films that have done something like that.

[@codymickfilm7578]

Send…more…paramedics

[@Lee86THUNDER]

I liked how 28 days had a subtlty to it and focused on characters. 28 years looks to have its hollywood hooks in it a bit. Im a smidge doubtful on this but i hope im wrong.

[@michaeldaley724]

It looks incredible, considering this is shot on a freaking IPhone 15 pro max!

[@mr.jack0039]

"Yesterday" was alright. I enjoy Himesh Patel as comedic actor. Have you seen his series "Franchise"? about movie production. little offbeat. I enjoyed it immensly. There's guy from GameNight (Billy Magnuss) and couple other zany characters . worth checking out. Armando Iannucci was executive producer.

[@fishels3895]

I found it surprising that there is already a sequel to 28 years later that has been shot. And no Danny did not direct it. The script is by him and Alex but some young lady directed it

[@bloandon]

I dont know if its been revealed yet but I wonder why Danny didn't direct the next film especially since it seems like it was filmed back to back. Makes more sense to me to just do both films.

[@fishels3895]

Agree

[@Joejoesan]

What does it mean, "official trailer reaction"? That the other ones are not official and therefor illegal? That only this one counts?

[@enriquecabada8841]

do a danny boyle ranking

[@kanebanner]

Dawn Of The Dead really kicked it off.

[@MichelleNghi]

Hope hannah survived did not care much for selena 😭😭😢

[@paulpiacentini]

Danny Boyle is a genius. Every genius has flaws. Yesterday is utterly terrible. Of its many sins, the narrative device of having the Beatles shared with Ed Sheeran in an imaginary Venn diagram is the most egregious. Do not watch it if you truly appreciate the Beatles, or your face will melt. Thank you James.

[@nightshadeii9248]

Is that…a giant?

[@minhja4924]

Brilliant trailer I thought! I love the first one, not a big fan of the second: great premise, unintelligence script. I hate zombies in general. They air boring so I haven’t watch the walking dead. Really hype for this one ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@Jay828__]

Great trailer. But it's a sequel trilogy. Second installment has already been shot with Nia Dicosta(The Marvels) directing from a Garland script. The past year has jaded me, this has red flags.

[@mb4310]

28 days later was filmed in 2001. 28 weeks is NOT CANON and will not be referenced.

[@brucer2152]

Hahahha...need some new headphones mate.....duck tape!?! :)

[@jeffkyler5660]

It goes off the rails a lil at the end but Sunshine is largely great. Chris Evans before he was Cap.

[@deadstreet1675]

Not sure about this film. Did we see a giant zombie? Really hope not. The first one was just so good i can't see them coming close. Let's hope they haven't added a load of bs cheese!

[@sunshine2panda]

Sunshine > Interstellar

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Bold statement and I'll gladly watch Sunshine to confirm. Time for me to address all my Danny Boyle blind spots.

[@enriquecabada8841]

maybe its just me but of boyles earlier stuff i prefer shallow grave over trainspotting people love it and its good but it just didn't do it for me

[@Kopers30]

Yesterday is a pile. Do not watch.

[@UC4AQUgrQ9EwVIGoF0w7xHXg]

😆

[@Lostboy-007]

I’ve seen the 28 days over a hundred times and weeks a few but this looks shit can’t lie maybe it’s just the trailer and to wait 2 decades just to bring jim back as a zombie 😂🤦‍♂️💀

[@UC4AQUgrQ9EwVIGoF0w7xHXg]

lolwut. And already been confirmed that infected is not Jim, the actor playing that infected has confirmed it. Jim has a role in this film and is in the next 2 films of the new trilogy.

[@StinkFingerr]

Yikes. That Can't be Good for Your Mental Hygiene.