First thing's first - I did not know this was a remake. Perhaps it means unforgivable ignorance on my behalf, but I simply looked a nice film on Netflix and came across this. Trailer seemed okay, so I figured, what the heck? This means that perhaps my opinion would have been more harsh had I had the whole "I must compare this to the original and deduct one point for each and every difference" thing going. I honestly don't understand why people do that to themselves.
So, Bloodline was to me like a Friday night family dinner. It isn't made by a chef, it isn't a taste-bud orgasm and it might even not contain your favorite childhood dish. It's just nice. The film is a regular Zombie flick with a nice story and a main plotline which I haven't seen done so far (again, this is a remake, so I guess any compliments belong there and not here). The acting is good enough for the overall level of the film. I personally dislike the amounts of blood and gore (zombies tearing out bits of flesh don't impress me, simply looks like an unrewarding and unnecessary way to spend a budget, sorry) but I suppose a Zombie flick trying to be classic needs some of that.
All in all? I had fun. I was entertained. I wasn't swept off my feet or had my mind blown, I simply enjoyed the dynamics between the characters and the overall post-apocalyptic battle scenario. I'm sure you could find better Zombie flicks, as well as worse. Nothing much left to say, as for better or worse the film doesn't leave a lasting impression. Watching it won't be as painful as others here say, so watch a trailer and decide for yourselves.
So, Bloodline was to me like a Friday night family dinner. It isn't made by a chef, it isn't a taste-bud orgasm and it might even not contain your favorite childhood dish. It's just nice. The film is a regular Zombie flick with a nice story and a main plotline which I haven't seen done so far (again, this is a remake, so I guess any compliments belong there and not here). The acting is good enough for the overall level of the film. I personally dislike the amounts of blood and gore (zombies tearing out bits of flesh don't impress me, simply looks like an unrewarding and unnecessary way to spend a budget, sorry) but I suppose a Zombie flick trying to be classic needs some of that.
All in all? I had fun. I was entertained. I wasn't swept off my feet or had my mind blown, I simply enjoyed the dynamics between the characters and the overall post-apocalyptic battle scenario. I'm sure you could find better Zombie flicks, as well as worse. Nothing much left to say, as for better or worse the film doesn't leave a lasting impression. Watching it won't be as painful as others here say, so watch a trailer and decide for yourselves.