Boyle and Garland have, in their dotage, outdone themselves. The first film was good, the second almost entirely forgettable, but this third act, wow, fucking fantastic. “28 Swinging Cocks”, “28 Inch Cock” or “28 Dicks Later”, any could have been apt titles, but that’s too easy. This is the movie in which the anatomy is riotous, the intellect unashamed, the heart unexpectedly exposed.
How would this new one hold up for someone who skips the second one?
No spoilers, please.
I’d just watch the 2nd, I don’t get why its so disliked, not going to say it was a masterpiece but its better than average for the genre. But I think there is more than enough c9ntext to watch any of them in isolation.
you’ll still understand it and enjoy it
Tough question. There are parts of the second one which is really good, subjective of course, but everyone I’ve spoken to agree the first 10 minutes is really good (was directed by Boyle).
To me the story is not connected, but still worth a watch.
Spoiler free. I skipped the 2nd and didn’t feel left out. Might have missed some easter eggs or some other details but not enough to dislike it for what it is.
It’s the same writer/director as 28 Days. From what I understand it even partially rectons 28 Weeks.
28 Years Later is a self-contained story and it really won’t matter if you’ve seen the prior entries or not. There are some connections and some references to prior films, but nothing noticeable or vital to understanding or enjoying what you’re watching.