The environment is under assault by humanity. Then a new virus destroys the world's grasses. Wheat, rice, and other foods are wiped out. Starvation devastates Asia and Africa. Drastic measures are considered in Great Britain. Architect John Custance (Nigel Davenport) is a former military man. He leads his family north to his brother's farm in Scotland as the country falls into chaos.
In the age of pandemic, some of the opening premise sounds familiar but much of it doesn't really make sense. Not all foods are grasses. It would make more sense if all plant life is dying off. Of course, the movie would have a tough time filming that in Britain. The country doesn't have that kind of locations. Next, there is a rush to the civilization collapse. The movie needs to insert "Weeks Later" somewhere before the family start their journey. There is also some badly done foreshadowing throughout the movie. The directions are not the best but it's good enough for a B-movie. The characters are drawn well but the progression is a bit ragged. It has some of the fun but also some of the silliness of the era's apocalyptic films.
In the age of pandemic, some of the opening premise sounds familiar but much of it doesn't really make sense. Not all foods are grasses. It would make more sense if all plant life is dying off. Of course, the movie would have a tough time filming that in Britain. The country doesn't have that kind of locations. Next, there is a rush to the civilization collapse. The movie needs to insert "Weeks Later" somewhere before the family start their journey. There is also some badly done foreshadowing throughout the movie. The directions are not the best but it's good enough for a B-movie. The characters are drawn well but the progression is a bit ragged. It has some of the fun but also some of the silliness of the era's apocalyptic films.