What can one say about [REC]2? Well I guess one could say that it was a fairly pointless sequel really I mean where does one go after the rip roaring shocker that was [REC]? Well rather cleverly directors Jaume Balagueró (also writer) & Paco Plaza take us back to the quarantined apartment block from the first film immediately after it's predecessors grisly viral events. A swat team are sent in with a shady doctor to document the aftermath and try to find the cause and possible cure for the virus. Now the temptation here would be, at least for some to simply carry on that story happily with more infected residents popping up and spewing nasties all over the place. Not here, the writers throw in a rather enjoyable curve ball which turns the entire situation on it's head and makes for a fairly tense viewing experience. I won't ruin it for you.
The only thing that really let's this down is the story that runs parallel to the swat team's. Some curious children with a camcorder manage to sneak into a locked down, quarantined building and we are subjected to their squealing and running about for far longer than is necessary. In fact it feels as if this chapter was thrown in to pad out the film. T
here are some nice cross over points of the two groups and some inventive camera techniques too as the film is all P.O.V. of each character. Think of a very bloody Peep Show. All in all loads of fun and I think one of the best horror experiences for a while. Now we wait for the yanks to remake it starring Kevin Bacon, Penélope Cruz and some of the kids from High School Musical:.
Bastards!
here are some nice cross over points of the two groups and some inventive camera techniques too as the film is all P.O.V. of each character. Think of a very bloody Peep Show. All in all loads of fun and I think one of the best horror experiences for a while. Now we wait for the yanks to remake it starring Kevin Bacon, Penélope Cruz and some of the kids from High School Musical:.
Bastards!
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