

A former UN investigator is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he tries to save the lives of billions of strangers, as well as his own beloved family. Review: For me, this was a great zombie film! - I never read the novel, World War Z, by Max Brooks. Brad Pitt, however, must be a zombie fan because he bought the movie rights in 2007, which was way before The Walking Dead appeared on AMC television. It took Pitt five years to make the film at a cost of $190 million dollars. The movie has internationally grossed over $540 million. It broke even. It didn’t make a profit. A film supposedly has to make three times its cost to break even, which is divided amongst the studios, the distributors and the theater chains. Now, because I was unable to see the Blu-Ray edition, which was the extended version of the film with a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff on it, I had to settle for the theatrical version on a regular DVD. Surprisingly, considering all the negative reviews, I actually found the movie to be understandable and very entertaining. In fact, I was glued to the television set for the entire length of the film. For me, Brad Pitt is now the king of zombie movies. The film pretty much starts right into the action with Pitt (an ex-United Nations investigator) and his family getting caught in a traffic jam in the city of Philadelphia. The zombie epidemic has already spread from Europe to the United States with blinding-like speed (in fact it only takes twelve seconds for a dead person to change into a killing zombie). Brad’s character, Gerry Lane, calls his friend at the United Nations so he and his family can be air-lifted out of the city. This does happen, but only after being chased by a horde of zombies to a roof top in downtown Philly. The catch, however, is that If Brad wants his family to be protected, he has to do what the military tells him, which is to fly into Russia and try to find a cure for the decease. This is the rest of the movie. Pitt flies to Soviet Union and then to Israel and then to an outpost where the most infamous deceases known to mankind are studied. Is a cure eventually found for the humans still alive? You have to see the movie, but a sequel is already in the works. Let me tell you that these zombies aren’t slow walkers. These handsome fellows can move fast and they take no prisoners. The special effects of the movie are awesome in my opinion as thousands of zombies pile on top of each other to climb over the wall surrounding Jerusalem. Remember, zombies can’t be killed, unless you shoot them in the head. I certainly enjoyed the pacing of the movie. It didn’t really give you time to think, but I liked what Brad Pitt’s character was able to discover and the shootouts with the zombies. A female Israeli commando is bitten in the arm, and Brad cuts the arm off without any hesitation, leaving her alive, but with a stub. Fortunately, this woman is one tough cookie and can shoot with accurately with just one arm. Being a big fan of the early George Romero zombie movies and The Walking Dead television series, I found myself impressed with this film and Brad Pitt’s acting. The whole movie more or less is on his shoulders, and he carries the weight without any problems, displaying his ultimate skills as a truly excellent actor. He makes this movie happen, and you believe in him and his love for his family. Mireille Enos (she stars in the TV series, The Killing) is the perfect actress for his wife in the movie. If Angelina Jolie had been in it, you would have expected her to go after the zombies and kick some real butt. Not so with Mireille. She’s the perfect mother hen who watches out for her children, praying her husband will return alive to protect them. I can’t comment on the extended version of the film on Blu-Ray, or the extras that are on the disc. I do want to see them, but I need to get a Blu-Ray television for that. All in all, I was surprised at how much I loved this movie. I want to watch it again and see if I feel the same way. Other people have told me that I’m crazy; but hey, the movie did make over 500 million at the Box Office, so somebody must have liked it besides me. Review: Great Zombie Movie Based on Book's Events - A friend of mine recommended the book a while back, and I was skeptical as I don't usually like the story telling format employed by the book. Nevertheless, it was a powerful well written book. Again, not my favorite story telling style - but it is so well done that I am glad I read it. When I they announced the movie I was even more skeptical. The good news is the movie isn't the book. What you have instead, is an excellent blockbuster style movie that is based on the events described in the book - but adapted (I.e. changed) - for a story more suited for being told in a cinematic style. I rate this as tied for the best zombie movie - my other number one pick being 28 Weeks. The movies have very different approaches, but both succeed in portraying the horror of zombies - while getting you to care about the characters and what happens to them. Of the two, WWZ is more upbeat - thought neither is a happy movie. Basically it comes down to how the movie ends. More positive than the closing scene in 28 weeks. What elevates Z above most fare is the sacrifice of various characters and the effective portrayl of the wrenching events and decisions that people are forced into. Without using a huge amount of gore, you get that this is a cataclysm. Also, Brad Pitt's character is an intelligent, thinking participant in finding a solution that "may" allow humanity to survive. This movie isn't the book - but it is very true to the spirit of the book. And the ways that it deviates from the book - a more linear story, more action focused, centered on a single character and the people he runs into - make for a better movie. Having seen the movie - I'm glad they told this story. The book would have been almost impossible to pull off, likely resulting in a disappointing experience. This is an excellent film, that happens to be about zombies. And it is a film that holds true to the spirit of the book while telling its own story. Both are highly recommended and well worth the purchase.







| ASIN | B00DHRLK84 |
| Actors | Brad Pitt, Daniella Kertesz, Mireille Enos |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,450 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #7,947 in Blu-ray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,668) |
| Dubbed: | French, Spanish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | PRT7913814TD |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | 3D, AC-3, Blu-ray, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Digital copy, Dolby, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 3 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 3.95 ounces |
| Release date | September 17, 2013 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 55 minutes |
| Studio | Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Portuguese, Spanish |
W**S
For me, this was a great zombie film!
I never read the novel, World War Z, by Max Brooks. Brad Pitt, however, must be a zombie fan because he bought the movie rights in 2007, which was way before The Walking Dead appeared on AMC television. It took Pitt five years to make the film at a cost of $190 million dollars. The movie has internationally grossed over $540 million. It broke even. It didn’t make a profit. A film supposedly has to make three times its cost to break even, which is divided amongst the studios, the distributors and the theater chains. Now, because I was unable to see the Blu-Ray edition, which was the extended version of the film with a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff on it, I had to settle for the theatrical version on a regular DVD. Surprisingly, considering all the negative reviews, I actually found the movie to be understandable and very entertaining. In fact, I was glued to the television set for the entire length of the film. For me, Brad Pitt is now the king of zombie movies. The film pretty much starts right into the action with Pitt (an ex-United Nations investigator) and his family getting caught in a traffic jam in the city of Philadelphia. The zombie epidemic has already spread from Europe to the United States with blinding-like speed (in fact it only takes twelve seconds for a dead person to change into a killing zombie). Brad’s character, Gerry Lane, calls his friend at the United Nations so he and his family can be air-lifted out of the city. This does happen, but only after being chased by a horde of zombies to a roof top in downtown Philly. The catch, however, is that If Brad wants his family to be protected, he has to do what the military tells him, which is to fly into Russia and try to find a cure for the decease. This is the rest of the movie. Pitt flies to Soviet Union and then to Israel and then to an outpost where the most infamous deceases known to mankind are studied. Is a cure eventually found for the humans still alive? You have to see the movie, but a sequel is already in the works. Let me tell you that these zombies aren’t slow walkers. These handsome fellows can move fast and they take no prisoners. The special effects of the movie are awesome in my opinion as thousands of zombies pile on top of each other to climb over the wall surrounding Jerusalem. Remember, zombies can’t be killed, unless you shoot them in the head. I certainly enjoyed the pacing of the movie. It didn’t really give you time to think, but I liked what Brad Pitt’s character was able to discover and the shootouts with the zombies. A female Israeli commando is bitten in the arm, and Brad cuts the arm off without any hesitation, leaving her alive, but with a stub. Fortunately, this woman is one tough cookie and can shoot with accurately with just one arm. Being a big fan of the early George Romero zombie movies and The Walking Dead television series, I found myself impressed with this film and Brad Pitt’s acting. The whole movie more or less is on his shoulders, and he carries the weight without any problems, displaying his ultimate skills as a truly excellent actor. He makes this movie happen, and you believe in him and his love for his family. Mireille Enos (she stars in the TV series, The Killing) is the perfect actress for his wife in the movie. If Angelina Jolie had been in it, you would have expected her to go after the zombies and kick some real butt. Not so with Mireille. She’s the perfect mother hen who watches out for her children, praying her husband will return alive to protect them. I can’t comment on the extended version of the film on Blu-Ray, or the extras that are on the disc. I do want to see them, but I need to get a Blu-Ray television for that. All in all, I was surprised at how much I loved this movie. I want to watch it again and see if I feel the same way. Other people have told me that I’m crazy; but hey, the movie did make over 500 million at the Box Office, so somebody must have liked it besides me.
M**C
Great Zombie Movie Based on Book's Events
A friend of mine recommended the book a while back, and I was skeptical as I don't usually like the story telling format employed by the book. Nevertheless, it was a powerful well written book. Again, not my favorite story telling style - but it is so well done that I am glad I read it. When I they announced the movie I was even more skeptical. The good news is the movie isn't the book. What you have instead, is an excellent blockbuster style movie that is based on the events described in the book - but adapted (I.e. changed) - for a story more suited for being told in a cinematic style. I rate this as tied for the best zombie movie - my other number one pick being 28 Weeks. The movies have very different approaches, but both succeed in portraying the horror of zombies - while getting you to care about the characters and what happens to them. Of the two, WWZ is more upbeat - thought neither is a happy movie. Basically it comes down to how the movie ends. More positive than the closing scene in 28 weeks. What elevates Z above most fare is the sacrifice of various characters and the effective portrayl of the wrenching events and decisions that people are forced into. Without using a huge amount of gore, you get that this is a cataclysm. Also, Brad Pitt's character is an intelligent, thinking participant in finding a solution that "may" allow humanity to survive. This movie isn't the book - but it is very true to the spirit of the book. And the ways that it deviates from the book - a more linear story, more action focused, centered on a single character and the people he runs into - make for a better movie. Having seen the movie - I'm glad they told this story. The book would have been almost impossible to pull off, likely resulting in a disappointing experience. This is an excellent film, that happens to be about zombies. And it is a film that holds true to the spirit of the book while telling its own story. Both are highly recommended and well worth the purchase.
A**R
Satisfied 👍
Quality of the product good and no damages.
G**N
What an absolutely fantastic movie! I remembered this coming out at the cinema but, not being a fan of the zombie genre - in fact, I loathe it, it's dull and stupid! - I didn't really take all that much notice. But it was always there, niggling at the back of my mind. So, on a whim, I decided to take a punt - it was only a fiver, so, not that much of a risk - and get it on DVD. Wow! Am I glad I did! I can't stop watching it. No blood; no gore. No ridiculously un-scary zombies shambling about at minus two miles per hour. Everything I hate about 'proper' zombie movies is gloriously absent from World War Z. And in its place we have one of the most epic, large-scale actioners I've ever seen. Never mind being TOLD by the characters that the world is overrun by the undead as they valiently battle a small contingent in a shopping mall or something, in this movie we get to SEE the world overrun. The opening Philadelphia set piece is amazing. The Jerusalem one is just plain addictive. The only minor gripe I might have is with the third act. Usually action movies crank UP towards the end. This one cranks DOWN. After the mind-blowing action of acts one and two the third act is more about tension. It's not a problem. It's just different. Seriously, don't do what I did and let the online reviews put you off. If you like gore and brain-eating, then, admittedly this probably isn't for you. But if you're more mature than that and enjoy a good story excellently told then take a chance on this one. You won't be disappointed.
M**N
Très belle édition , L'image est magnifique , de très beaux constrates ,une belle définition , qui rendent honneur au support HD Blu-ray. Voici donc l'édition limitée , boîtier métal contenant 3 disques : Le blu- ray 3D ( que je n'ai pas visionné , car n'étant pas vraiment fan de la 3D cinéma actuelle),Le film en DVD , ET SURTOUT LE FILM EN VERSION LONGUE , en Blu-Ray 2D . J'ai aimé la bande son , car elle est très équilibrée , entre les basses , les médiums les aigus ; d'un rendu très naturel ,d'un bout à l'autre : entre les différents Bruits , les tirs , les scènes d'actions,les moments plus calmes , les dialogues , la bande son est remarquablement bien sentie . une grande sobriété au niveau de la bande originale , tout au long du film ,la priorité étant ainsi donnée , aux ambiances , et aux sons des scènes en elles mêmes , tirs ,rafales , dialogues , bruissements . Tout est dans l'ambiance ... Marc Forster , autant le dire tout de suite , s'en sort très bien, faire un film de genre , "film de zombies " et dans le même temps !!! ... totalement renouveler la façon !!! ... Le processus narratif est rondement mené !!! ... ,brillant panaché , entre un film d'aventure action , et un "survival horror" . Notez aussi , que Marc Forster , a su aussi très subtilement mettre en avant des aspects très bien élaborés , par rapport aux univers narratifs et visuels des jeux vidéos , auxquels , il rend un hommage certain et totalement évident !!!... et dont il s'inspire aussi , mais , ... sans non plus , ... oublier , une seule seconde , la force nécéssaire de la théatralisation , des évènements au niveau de la mise en images , laquelle est , et demeure très superbement : d'ordre majestueusemment cinématographique . l'ensemble est très savamment dosé , sur la base d'un scénario simple , direct . Une mise en scène de Marc Forster qui s'avère incontestablement brillante , et à bien des égards fort ingénieuse . (Tant l'exercice est difficile). Les éléments qui permettent au héro de se donner une chance de survie , sont remarquablement mis en évidence , bien plus que dans d'autres productions de films , de genres . Les éléments liés à la survie en terrains hostiles , sont traités et abordés avec grande franchise et sans la moindre fanfaronnade . le scénario n'est pas si consensuel que cela ; la survie est tout autant liée à des éléments multiples , qu'à des situations types , tout autant qu'elle est une question d'aptitude et de ressenti de la personne . Sentir , pressentir , anticiper ... éventuellement ... ... certaines situations et problématiques. la amateurs de jeux vidéo de "survival horror" ne seront pas déroutés , par les funestes et possibles et classiques erreurs tragiques d'éventuels héros et de ces habituels "ballets" ... ou quoique l'on fasse on s'en sort ... entre survie et Zombies , ici chaque erreur d'évaluation , se paie au prix fort ... , une fraction de seconde et c'est foutu . A bine des égards ce film est impitoyable , tout comme l'indique le dialogue entre le scientifique virologiste , et Brad Pitt , ( dans l'avion ). Brad Pitt sera attentif au moindre de ses mots , essayant de comprendre . le film n'est a aucun moment naïf , ni n'est fleur bleu pour un sou . la survie requiert souvent de ne pas négliger certains aspects , et rien n'est garanti !!!! Quel que soit la situation, le miracle ne vient pas comme ça . les facultés humaines comptent ... la mémoire , la solidarité , l'entre aide ,... les réflexes ...l'intelligence ... De nombreuses scène sont marquantes et nous donne à réfléchir . la scène du supermarché est exemplaire ... dévoilant tout le côté tragique et amer ... de la situation , .. le TON EST DONNE , ce sera dur , très très dur . les scènes dans l'institut ... beaucoup de soin a été apporté à l'ensemble et le travail de Marc Forter est dynamique , et d'une remarquable virtuosité visuelle , avec une grande élégance de forme et de style . Les mouvements de caméras et cadrages , tant en plans larges qu'en plans serrés , sont d'une précision époustouflante , ... "c'est de la haute voltige " . Les scènes d'actions sont très vives et extraordinairement lisibles !!! J'aime le sens de la Photo (lumières etc ...) de Marc Forster , très indicative , très précise , très esthétique , elle raconte énormément !!! La photographie est réellement de qualité de celle qui pourrait se rapprocher de celle que l'on trouve chez des réalisateurs tels Neil Jordan ( Entretien avec un vampire 1993 ) !! ( c'est un compliment !!! ) tout autant que l'on trouve une efficacité très directe à la Neil Marshall ( "Doomsday" 2007) , et une certaine emphase dans la narration ,(très agréablement perçue),comme elle existe ,encore à un degré plus élevé , bien évidemment , chez Edward Zwyck ( Glory 1989 , Le Dernier samourai 2002 ) . là ou Ridley Scott a malheureusement à mon sens , avec l'âge !! à pontifier , Un Marc Forster rend l'image hypersensible , lui permettant de raconter dynamiquement énormément de choses en des moments vifs et intenses . Une Image et tout de suite nous comprenons une situation , désespérée , et ce qu'il s'y passe . Beaucoup de la dimension narrative passe formidablement bien à l'écran . J'avais déjà apprécié le style Forster sur les deux premiers BOND !!! De l'ère Bondienne de Mr Daniel Craig . dans cet exercice difficile de renouveler pour le grand public , le film de genre , c'est une franche réussite . "le dénouement" est remarquable ... ... Un Film qu'il convient incontestablement de voir en sa version longue , car descendre en dessous des deux heures serait dommage ... le film prend ainsi le temps de mettre en place des éléments de narrations important . La réflexion n'est pas absente de ce film à gros budget , qu'il serait dommage de ne comprendre qu'au troisième degré. mention spéciale à toutes les scènes d'action ""magnifiquement"" filmées et regorgeant d'une incroyable dynamique et qui , au demeurant , sont tout à fait crédibles et dramatiques tout autant . le film est , pourquoi le dire autrement ? dur ! Sans aucune concessions , mais il semble bien que se soit le style très incisif et tout compte fait encore "Bondien" de Marc Forster qui renforce encore cette sensation. ... après les grands classiques des 60's et 70's ... après L'armée des mort de Zack Snyder , ... après 28 semaines après avec robert Carlyle et le formidable Jeremy Renner ... le "I'm a legend" de 2007 avec Will Smith , ... voici donc , le film de Zombie , qui sort du style super série B , pour s'incrire , dans la grande tradition hollywoodienne , d'un cinéma grand public et rejoignant ainsi les films à grands spectacles , ... et ce , avec un Brio , tout à fait remarquable . A voir et aussi à revoir et à méditer,le film est intelligent . film dur , sans concessions, ou l'aspect réflexion est presque omniprésent ... un film ultra dynamique , qui ne laisse pas indifférent . Brad Pitt est tout à fait remarquable . la sobriété et la simplicité directe de son jeu d'acteur , tout autant douce et affective , que forte et déterminée , nous amène a nous intéresser à cet homme et à son devenir . Une très belle prestation , dont j'ai vraiment l'impression que celà faisait assez longtemps , qu'il avait besoin d'un rôle sans "frou frous" , ni exagérations aucune. A aucun moment , l'acteur ne surévalue ou surjoue , très intuitif et sensible , Brad Pitt est magistral de naturel et sens de l'à propos , amenant une touche subtile et personnel de par sa prestation impeccable à cette histoire,qui n'est aucunement mièvre ou mince . Naturel de bouts en bouts , la prestation de Brad Pitt, sur les quelques 20 dernières minutes , est absolument hors classe et exceptionnelle ... regardez le ... sortir de la pièce( je ne dévoile rien )... ( vous saurez cet instant ...) ... Un film à voir ( attention certaines scènes sont difficiles , pour un public qui ne serait pas averti , par rapport aux films de type ""survival horror"" ou d'actions en térrains difficiles . Un film à voir impérativement à mon sens dans sa VERSION LONGUE . Cette édition qui est superbe , et dont le boîtier est absolument magnifique est la seule qui à ma connaissance nous offre la possibilité de voir cette version longue de 123 minutes . Un vrai plaisir Cinéma ,et un plaisir de cinéphile aussi .
A**Y
Buenísima película, creo que hasta para las personas que no les gustan las películas de zombies. Buena versión, está doblada y subtitulada al español. Para los que pueden redimir las copias digitales, también aún está vigente.
H**S
These is one of my first 3D blu-rays and I loved it. Movie was awesome and the hordes of zombie like things climbing the wall in 3D was intense.
G**S
100 % OK Goede verzending en besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijving van de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden ) :-):-):-)
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