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World War Z

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
753K
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POPULARITY
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Brad Pitt in World War Z (2013)
United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
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Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itsel... Read allFormer United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself.Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself.

  • Director
    • Marc Forster
  • Writers
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Drew Goddard
    • Damon Lindelof
  • Stars
    • Brad Pitt
    • Mireille Enos
    • Daniella Kertesz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    753K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,045
    11
    • Director
      • Marc Forster
    • Writers
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
      • Drew Goddard
      • Damon Lindelof
    • Stars
      • Brad Pitt
      • Mireille Enos
      • Daniella Kertesz
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 674Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 25 nominations total

    Videos20

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    Trailer 2:32
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    U.S. Version #1
    Trailer 2:28
    U.S. Version #1
    World War Z
    Trailer 2:30
    World War Z
    Bill Murray vs. Zombies? We're Dying for 'The Dead Don't Die'
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    Bill Murray vs. Zombies? We're Dying for 'The Dead Don't Die'
    "I Can't Leave My Family"
    Clip 0:46
    "I Can't Leave My Family"
    World War Z: Broken Mirror
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    World War Z: Broken Mirror

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    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    • Gerry Lane
    Mireille Enos
    Mireille Enos
    • Karin Lane
    Daniella Kertesz
    Daniella Kertesz
    • Segen
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • Captain Speke
    Ludi Boeken
    Ludi Boeken
    • Jurgen Warmbrunn
    Matthew Fox
    Matthew Fox
    • Parajumper
    Fana Mokoena
    Fana Mokoena
    • Thierry Umutoni
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Ex-CIA Agent
    Elyes Gabel
    Elyes Gabel
    • Andrew Fassbach
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • W.H.O. Doctor
    Pierfrancesco Favino
    Pierfrancesco Favino
    • W.H.O. Doctor
    Ruth Negga
    Ruth Negga
    • W.H.O. Doctor
    Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu
    • W.H.O. Doctor
    Sterling Jerins
    Sterling Jerins
    • Constance Lane
    Abigail Hargrove
    • Rachel Lane
    Fabrizio Guido
    Fabrizio Guido
    • Tomas
    • (as Fabrizio Zacharee Guido)
    David Andrews
    David Andrews
    • Naval Commander
    John Gordon Sinclair
    John Gordon Sinclair
    • Navy SEAL Commander
    • Director
      • Marc Forster
    • Writers
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
      • Drew Goddard
      • Damon Lindelof
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    User reviews1.3K

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    7mwp-036

    Pretty Good

    Let me start off by saying I haven't read the book yet, so I have no idea how they compare. However, this was a pretty good movie overall. Many zombie movies are merely mindless gore and violence disguised within some fragile thing that doesn't even deserve to be called a plot. However, World War Z has a much better plot than most other zombie movies. One thing I noticed right away is that this movie actually made me jump in surprise several times. It's very suspenseful, and truly worthy of being called a "zombie horror movie," as opposed to the plethora of predictable, unsuspenseful zombie movies that have come out of Hollywood. Brad Pitt does a great job in his role, although I felt his character lacked definition in many ways. It would be nice if they had "fleshed out" the characters a bit more.

    Overall, this movie is definitely worth the watch if you have a couple hours to spare. Not the best movie ever made, but a pretty good one.
    dombspace

    More sinister than 7 years ago

    Considering what is happening in the world today, this film takes on a different meaning for me, all the more so because both in the book and in the original version of the script the epidemic has its origin in China not to mention the North Korean thread, which is becoming particularly ominous.
    8SnoopyStyle

    good action thriller

    The world descends into the zombie apocalypse. There is some sort of virus and bitten people are turned into violent creatures. Former UN investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is caught up with his wife Karin (Mireille Enos) and family. They manage to escape and Gerry is put to work on finding the origins of the outbreak. This Brad Pitt showcase has many good points. My only main complaint is the PG13 rating which imposes the cartoon zombie action rather than a gore bloody fare.

    The action starts right away within 10min. There's no need to misunderstand what this movie is. It's simply a popcorn movie. Although unlike other post-apocalyptic movie, there isn't the standard eerie empty city scenes. The zombie mystery is investigated in a Bond movie fashion. Brad Pitt travels all around the world following leads. It's actually easy to follow and really compelling. It has a good tension filled horror aspect. It's not all big action. You also get good scary parts with dark hallways and stalking dangers.
    7tkdlifemagazine

    Engaging from the 1st Moment

    I skipped this when it came out because I was sick of the Zombie theme. This one intrigued me because it was written by Mel Brooks' son, Max; however, not enough to watch it. I was wrong. It is good because it is an action film first, and a Zombie film second. Brad Pitt is very good as an agent living a normal life until the crisis calls him out of his retirement. The cinematography is way too shaky for me and that is my major criticism of the visuals in the movie. The script, dialogue, plot, acting , and directing are all very good. I like this one and it stands out in the swarm of Zombie films.
    8ma-cortes

    Breathtaking and thrilling Zombie movie with frenetic action , spectacular scenes and great performances

    A shocking and fantastic drama with daring scenes of the violent Zombies attacking here and there by domineering the entire world. Entertaining flick packing noisy action , drama , humor , violence with lots of blood and gore , and enjoyable relationship among our starring and a group of motley characters with whom he makes relations . Retired U. N. investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) , his wife (Mireille Enos) and children are sitting in what seem to be a typical Philadelphia traffic jam when helicopters started to circle ominously overhead and a blow-up throws the city into panic. In the blink of an eye , the streets are consumed by destruction , chaos and mayhem . When Gerry to be aware that the catalyst for the turmoil is a highly contagious virus that transforms those who contract it into rampaging maniacs and that legions of the infected are growing on all continents , he agrees to join his former partners in discovering the source of the rampant plague . As zombie virus has gutted the United States of America as well as other countries and a team of expert heroes -led by Gerry- is formed so that they find the origin of the horrible plague . Eventually , he meets some doctors (Peter Capaldi , Pierfrancesco Favino , Ruth Negga , Moritz Bleibtreu) from a World Health Organization installation . I can't leave my family ! .Where there is life, there is hope !.

    Better than average Zombie movie includes hectic action , thrills , chills , gutsy scenes , violent fights and loads of gore . In World War Z (2013) happens a lot of disturbing occurrences with thousands of Zombies toppling armies and governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself , including suspense , intrigue , turns , a lot of twisted incidents , at the same time charged with tension , unflinching depictions of graphic violence and high level staging which the viewer could really enjoy . Several overwhelming scenes , including large-scale battles with the zombies , though some of them were dropped from the final cut in order to water down the film's political undertones . Interesting and nail-biting storyline from Matthew Michael Carnahan and J. Michael Straczynski , though Damon Lindelof and Drew Goddard rewrote the screenplay . Paramount Pictures acquired screen rights to the Max Brooks novel "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War , as they spent $1 million on the film rights . Lavishly produced by Paramount along with other independient producers as Ian Bryce , David Ellison , Marc Forster , Dede Gardner , Dana Goldberg and Brad Pitt himself . It's a solid film , a terror story plenty of suspense , restless horror, and including a lot of CGI with state-of-art special effects . Brad Pitt -producer as well- gives a splendid acting as former United Nations employee who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic . He's well accompanied by a good support cast providing brief but decent performances , such as :James Badge Dale , Daniella Kertesz , James Badge Dale , Matthew Fox , Fana Mokoena, David Morse , Elyes Gabel , David Andrews , Peter Capaldi , Pierfrancesco Favino , Ruth Negga , Moritz Bleibtreu , among others .

    It displays a stunning and amazing cinematography from Newton Thomas Sigel , Robert Richardson and Ben Seresin . Likewise , a rousing and terrific musical score by Marco Beltrani . The motion picture was competently directed by Marc Foster (Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball , Quantum of Solace , The Kite Runner , All I see Is You , Soldier of God) , delivering action , tension and impressively thrilling scenes .This was the highest-grossing film of Mark Foster and Brad Pitt's careers . Rating : 7.5/10 . Above average . The flick will appeal to Brad Pitt fans . Essential and indispensable watching .

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    • Trivia
      The Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate does indeed have a devil's advocate office to explore alternative assumptions and worst-case scenarios so intelligence assessments doesn't fall victim to "group think," but it is not called the 10th Man Doctrine.
    • Goofs
      They use Iridium satellite phones indoors (inside the aircraft carrier, inside the airplane) which is not possible - they need a clear view of the sky.
    • Quotes

      Jurgen Warmbrunn: Most people don't believe something can happen until it already has. That's not stupidity or weakness, that's just human nature.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening logos are shown in dark blueish color with intense music in the background.
    • Alternate versions
      An unrated cut released on home video adds almost seven minutes of additional action and some alternate/re-edited shots.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The 2nd Law: Isolated System
      Written by Matt Bellamy

      Performed by Muse

      Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd.

      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Paramount Pictures
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Hebrew
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Guerra mundial Z
    • Filming locations
      • Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Skydance Media
      • Hemisphere Media Capital
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $190,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $202,807,711
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,411,834
      • Jun 23, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $540,455,876
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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