Watched Foul Play about five times after taping it in the early 80s. It was one of those films - like Seems Like Old Times - that were worth revisiting now and again and your review proves it! Great stuff. Going to rewatch again this week. Dudley Moore was already famous in the UK and his character, if I remember right, was just him doing his 'Derek and Clive' without Peter Cook. They were doing that around the same time and some of it was funny, but they peaked in Bedazzled in 1969 or 1970. Can't remember, but it's a brilliant film that has been on my top 10 list for decades.
Totally disagree with your 28 Years review... Knowing where the landmarks are in relation to each other takes some of the 'reality' out of the movie. I've driven across the causeway numerous times and it's nowhere near as long and the island looks nothing like that. It's also a day's walk from the Angel of the North. Anyway, the sequel is coming out soon, so don't need to wait years.
Yes, they are unrealistic zombies. If they shot a film in New Jersey and changed where things are and how they look, you would probably complain too! Or Macau!
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Watched Foul Play about five times after taping it in the early 80s. It was one of those films - like Seems Like Old Times - that were worth revisiting now and again and your review proves it! Great stuff. Going to rewatch again this week. Dudley Moore was already famous in the UK and his character, if I remember right, was just him doing his 'Derek and Clive' without Peter Cook. They were doing that around the same time and some of it was funny, but they peaked in Bedazzled in 1969 or 1970. Can't remember, but it's a brilliant film that has been on my top 10 list for decades.
Totally disagree with your 28 Years review... Knowing where the landmarks are in relation to each other takes some of the 'reality' out of the movie. I've driven across the causeway numerous times and it's nowhere near as long and the island looks nothing like that. It's also a day's walk from the Angel of the North. Anyway, the sequel is coming out soon, so don't need to wait years.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, the Dudley Moore bit is funny but likely a shtick. What “28 Years Later” isn’t realistic—even with zombies?
Yes, they are unrealistic zombies. If they shot a film in New Jersey and changed where things are and how they look, you would probably complain too! Or Macau!