Maggie
Lionsgate, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Gold Star Films, Lotus Entertainment, Silver Reel, Gold Star Films, Matt Baer Films, Sly Predator, USA, Switzerland, 2015.
Diseased crops cause zombie epidemic. The outbreak is mainly in control now but some of the infected still wander around. Maggie (Abigail Breslin), runaway daughter of Wade Vogel (Arnold Schwarzenegger) gets bitten. Maggie must eventually be quarantined but for now she can stay at home. Maggie's step-mother Caroline (Joely Richardson) is afraid and sends her children to their aunt.
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| Maggie |
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| Wade |
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| Caroline |
Wade wants to protect his daughter from quarantine as long as possible. From the quarantine no one comes back alive. Also neighbouring family tried to protect their zombified daughter with terrible results. Wade struggles with decision to end it all before Maggie loses control of herself and turns into a monster.
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| The disease advances |
The depressing post-apocalyptic atmosphere brings to mind "The Road." Despite Ahnuld's presence it is not an explosive actioner but melancholic drama with some body horror elements. Arnold shows his skills as drama actor and does it very well. Unlike most zombie-films "Maggie" leaves the zombie action to minimum and focuses on depicting the slowly advancing symptoms of the disease. It has very tragic tone as Maggie must say goodbye to her loved ones and prepare for inevitable death. The film is darkly beautiful and introduces Arnie in his most emotional role.
Rating: 
Very good
Very good
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, Douglas M. Griffin, J.D. Evermore, Rachel Whitman Groves, Jodie Moore, Bryce Romero, Raeden Greer, Aiden Flowers, Carsen Flowers, Walter Von Huene, Dana Gourrier, Amy Brassette, David A Cole, Mattie Liptak, Liann Pattison, Maris Black, Jessy Hughes, Denise Williamson, Taylor Murphy, Colin Walker, Ashley Nicole Hudson, P.J. Marshall, Brett Baker, John L. Armijo, Tim Bell, Laura Cayouette, Duane Cothren, Haylie Creppel, Ryan Hebert, Ken Massey, Wayne Pére, Maddison Sonnier, Christine Tonry
Director: Henry Hobson
Did you say that Arnold is GOOD in his dramatic role!? But how can that be!?
ReplyDeleteBy playing a vulnerable character Arnie feels for the first time like a normal older guy instead of superpowerful action hero.
DeleteArnie oli kyllä yllätävän hyvä tässä, sitä ei käy kieltäminen.
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