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The Girl with All the Gifts

The Girl with All the Gifts

2016
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
A scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie. (imdb)

Directed by:

Colm McCarthy

Screenwriter:

Mike Carey

Starring:

Glenn Close, Paddy Considine, Anamaria Marinca, Gemma Arterton, Dominique Tipper, Sennia Nanua

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Countries:

UK, USA

Language:

English
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The Girl with All the Gifts

2016
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 12 Nov 2016
75
77th
Weirdly paced, but Glenn Close was surprisingly badass, and - unlike most "regular" zombies - these feral beasts were seriously discomforting.
Rated 12 Nov 2016
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 02 Jan 2017
60
65th
I like the reverse structure it has. It gripped me early on. Generally zombie flicks loses steam by the end and settles for some version of -one last blast. This film gets done with the major action first, then becomes a slow burner. The ending/coming of age was noteworthy.
Rated 02 Jan 2017
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 14 Mar 2017
66
81st
(28 MONTHS LATER)
Rated 14 Mar 2017
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 21 Jan 2017
70
72nd
A solid zombie movie that tries to instill a little originality into the genre. Being a low budget British production along the lines of 28 Days Later it relies on tension and solid character performances rather than spectacle. Worth watching just for Sennia Nanua's eerie performance, which is outstanding for a first-time child actor, and she carries the film. Also of note is the superb soundtrack by de Veer, who I've been a fan of since I first heard is work on UK TV's superb Utopia sci-fi show
Rated 21 Jan 2017
adam_p_dAdam P-D
Rated 15 Sep 2019
70
85th
A fresh take on the otherwise stale zombie genre.
Rated 15 Sep 2019
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 24 Mar 2019
75
72nd
Technically a mix-match of ideas from other titles that has tried to renew the zombie/post-apocalypse genre before. Arguably featuring a coming-of-age bowtie that collapses the story onto itself. World building-wise, however, it is one of the best zombie movies that comes to mind.
Rated 24 Mar 2019
lethiaslethias
Rated 30 Aug 2018
72
22nd
Interesting movie and interesting ending, I liked it. Movie does feel fresh although it could be so, so much better. Some plot holes and stupid decisions all over the place but hey, it's a horror film.
Rated 30 Aug 2018
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 06 Jun 2018
72
79th
Chintzy-looking and pedantic zombie plot, but make no mistake: this is a movie with some BIG IDEAS and holy shit does Sennia Nanua carry this whole movie on her back and deliver an absolutely devastating performance.
Rated 06 Jun 2018
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 26 Jul 2017
60
32nd
Remember the scene at the end of "Shaun of the dead", when Shaun and Ed are in the shed playing video games? This ends like that. Shame, because it starts well enough, has superb set design, good acting (Close is terrific), and a story that seems like it might spiral to oblivion, but humans seem completely incapable of depicting their own demise. Like most films of this genre, the plot is riddled with holes, such as how did the kids eat once everything had been turned to zombie meat, but hey ..
Rated 26 Jul 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 01 May 2017
68
65th
I prefer the book, but the actors and general creepiness hold this together enough to be pretty good.
Rated 01 May 2017
barraocBarraoc
Rated 14 Mar 2017
80
85th
The Girl with All the Gifts is a relatively low budget (at about four million) zombie apocalypse movie, which is reminiscent of 28 Days Later in mood rather than content. The world that's gradually introduced is believable the characters are strong (no doubt helped by a top cast), and there's plenty of originality to keep things interesting. This one is definitely worth watching.
Rated 14 Mar 2017
punqPUNQ
Rated 26 Jan 2017
50
77th
A more serious attempt to the many lamebrain zombie movies that get made. A welcome one, even if zombie flicks isn't exactly what I look most forward to. At least there was some attempt at logic, or morals even, compared to the straight slashers. Surreal seeing Glenn Close in one of these.
Rated 26 Jan 2017
bofbof
Rated 06 Jan 2017
80
83rd
There's really very little new you can do with the zombie genre, but "The Girl..." still manages to look relatively fresh thanks to a small but strong cast and the best inner-city zombie feel since 28DL. Also, a willingness to turn the old clichés on their heads.
Rated 06 Jan 2017
mspraguemsprague
Rated 05 Jan 2017
80
84th
Good fast frightening infected instead of the usual shambling undead this is pretty good. Good characters, lots of unsettling scenes, and a good dose of spooky. Definitely worth watching.
Rated 05 Jan 2017
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 01 Jan 2017
60
40th
1) buy and play "the last of us". 2) realize how this movie is in no way an original approach to the genre. 3) play "the last of us" again, because it's the fucking best narrative ever conceived in a videogame.
Rated 01 Jan 2017
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 02 Oct 2016
100
90th
Really great design, the sound in particular. Every few years there comes along a film which justifies the otherwise so done-to-death zombie genre. This is fantastic.
Rated 02 Oct 2016
thorn969thorn969
Rated 05 Oct 2020
61
61st
Interesting concept and decently well executed. It's an interesting twist on zombies, but not quite satisfying.
Rated 05 Oct 2020
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 23 Oct 2018
75
78th
Not just another stupid zombie movie. The story and acting performances were excellent. Many thrilling moments and tender ones as well. Glenn Close was good as the determined doctor. Gemma Arterton was really good and very cute. Young Sennia Nanua was very good. It has some snarly violence. The story is compelling. Excellent music. Excellent settings except for scenes set in near darkness. Overall it was engaging and quite thrilling. The ending was unexpected. Well worth watching.
Rated 23 Oct 2018
corbadCorbad
Rated 27 Aug 2018
65
42nd
The concept is unique, but the execution is nothing but rote zombie fare, done well but unexceptionally.
Rated 27 Aug 2018
heapshakeheapshake
Rated 26 Mar 2018
85
90th
The best zombie movie I've seen in some time.
Rated 26 Mar 2018
achuAchu
Rated 11 Mar 2018
80
61st
Not really like other zombie movies. But it is better and has a good story and it leaves a hope for something in the end. A great watch.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
kojilessKojiless
Rated 24 Jul 2017
54
59th
What is it with competent British zombie movies and their wholly incompetent happy endings tacked on by evil film corporations who think the hearts and minds of the mewling masses are too fragile to handle tragic resolution? Something tells me there's a director's cut that ends the movie on Spock and Kirk rocking the V through the plexiglass (let me be the first to apologize to the evil film corporations if there isn't and the writer is simply a fucktwat).
Rated 24 Jul 2017
synthonosynthono
Rated 13 Jun 2017
72
21st
Great opening, gets less interesting as it becomes increasingly similar to The Last Of Us.
Rated 13 Jun 2017
dst7175dst7175
Rated 21 May 2017
55
42nd
It started off pretty great and was really good. Still the little kids came in then it went down hill very fast. With a stupid ending.
Rated 21 May 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 May 2017
85
76th
Original spin on the zombie genre benefits from a low-key, grungy set design and a believable depiction of a 'lived in' post apocalyptic world; fine cast play all of their roles with conviction, especially young Nanua; highlighted though by Close's magnificent performance as the subtly sinister doctor.
Rated 06 May 2017
moopermooper
Rated 26 Feb 2017
75
67th
Even though it's yet another zombie movie, I kind of like the approach they took with the ending.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 18 Feb 2017
75
75th
A fresh, well-paced zombie movie with solid characters to carry it.
Rated 18 Feb 2017
nichololasNichololas
Rated 28 Jan 2017
85
86th
Went into this without knowing the basic plot. Plays with viewer expectations really well at beginning of film. Looks amazing for such a small budget, acting is all above par too. Reminiscent of John Wyndham 1950's British sci-fi, and captures the essence of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend far better than the Will Smith movie. Would definitely put on a shelf with 28 Days Later.
Rated 28 Jan 2017
vassagoVassago
Rated 21 Jan 2017
51
17th
Starts promising, but a huge letdown towards to end.
Rated 21 Jan 2017
td888td888
Rated 15 Jan 2017
60
57th
Which intern came up with this movie title? How literal can you get? Anyway, it has a different take on the zombie genre and I quite liked it. The last act is not how I would have done it, but it is still worth watching. Recommended.
Rated 15 Jan 2017
myahMyah
Rated 25 Jul 2024
10
97th
The fungus is wrapped around your brain like, ivy around an oak tree.
Rated 25 Jul 2024
errol246Errol246
Rated 24 Jan 2024
2
9th
It's not very well written, the characters do stupid things and it has major tonal issues, but it was at least somewhat entertaining and not a complete waste of time. Enter the fucking Flintstones Kids, however, and I lost my patience. I couldn't finish it.
Rated 24 Jan 2024
braddad68braddad68
Rated 02 Jan 2024
90
52nd
I think this one had more potential. I loved the first half, then it fell off a little for me. Still, an above average sci-fi action/drama.
Rated 02 Jan 2024
tevtev
Rated 16 Mar 2023
90
98th
desperate search for comfort, found family, a quintessentially neurodivergent power fantasy, of sorts, a world's trial by fire. an all-time favorite.
Rated 16 Mar 2023
sawesawe
Rated 05 Sep 2022
71
68th
New tricks on zombie genre, but that carries only so far. Lacking on many other aspects.
Rated 05 Sep 2022
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 12 Oct 2021
70
57th
It is a different zombie movie for sure, with some interesting concepts that I haven't seen before. I was left with a feeling that there could have been even more examination to the way the characters think to flesh them out more as the plot is based a lot on the character motivations and emotions. Still, I very much enjoyed it, but I also think that being a fan of 'The Last of Us' -games contributed to this some.
Rated 12 Oct 2021
drtfx7drtfx7
Rated 26 Jun 2021
60
40th
Does something new with the zombie genre. Devoid of grand attack scenes but manages to be gripping with clever tension buildup and tactic withholding of information as long as possible. Slightly off the mark conclusion but overall a good movie.
Rated 26 Jun 2021
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 30 May 2021
95
96th
You know this zombie movie is something very special, when an actress as classy as Glenn Close stars in it.
Rated 30 May 2021
vivalasamVivaLaSam
Rated 19 Aug 2020
6
22nd
C+
Rated 19 Aug 2020
basedoneBasedOne
Rated 09 Jun 2020
6
22nd
There's not much new territory to explore in the zombie genre, but this film at least tosses out some new and fresh meat for zombie fans to gorge on. I found it hard to get into at some points because the characters quite frankly weren't that interesting. They all felt like archetypes more so than actual people. There's also some tonal issues at play that made it difficult for me to take things serious as direly as they were portrayed. Flawed, but not horrible.
Rated 09 Jun 2020
hotsakehotsake
Rated 06 May 2020
53
39th
A good story and a great set up but not well told or acted. By the time the feral fungus children in the final act and the actual ending happened I was already check out.
Rated 06 May 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 01 Apr 2020
67
46th
66.5
Rated 01 Apr 2020
lkklkk
Rated 25 Jul 2018
60
46th
Awful music.
Rated 25 Jul 2018
xackXacK
Rated 22 Jun 2018
60
51st
If you liked this one, also try The Cured (2017).
Rated 22 Jun 2018
mist600Mist600
Rated 18 Sep 2017
76
43rd
4*ish film of a 5*+ BOOK! But any book is almost always better than film. Or at least deeper, more profound (with very rare & special exception of American Psycho) & that is DEFINITELY the case here. PLS Read book 1st (knowing nothing of story if U can & it unfolds brilliantly). THEN watching the film will be a QUITE satisfying visualization & simplification of a book that, hopefully, will've touched ur heart as platonic love-story & tickled brain, morals like an Asimov/Wyndham thought provoker.
Rated 18 Sep 2017
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 07 Sep 2017
55
13th
I didn't care much for the book, but it was better than this movie. Not that this was bad either, but it didn't feel right. Gemma Arterton felt like the Miss Justineau I imagined, but that was about it.
Rated 07 Sep 2017
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 07 Aug 2017
70
53rd
Interesting ideas and all around good zombie flick.
Rated 07 Aug 2017
thuckabethuckabe
Rated 02 Aug 2017
81
32nd
Had some hopeful moments, but got too lazy.
Rated 02 Aug 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 22 Jun 2017
75
52nd
Zombie movie where zombies turn in to plants and kids of zombie's are inexplicably sentient. They never really went very far into explaining how all this stuff works, but that's to be expected from a horror movie. I was pretty dissatisfied by the "inherit the earth" message at the end, it just kinda overlooked how exactly reconstruction would occur. I can forgive the plot oversights for some relatively big names, and some slightly above average zombie action.
Rated 22 Jun 2017
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 07 Jun 2017
74
85th
good movie
Rated 07 Jun 2017
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 07 Jun 2017
40
17th
Started reasonably, although it's really just another avoid-the-zombies movie. However, much like Return of The Jedi everything takes a nosedive as soon as the ewoks appear. And the ending is awful.
Rated 07 Jun 2017
obdurateObdurate
Rated 29 May 2017
70
41st
There are things to like, such as the fast zombies who actually show some intelligence, and I enjoy the approach this takes that makes it feel a little fresher than a lot of zombie movies. Good, and slightly odd, soundtrack that adds a weird but menacing atmosphere. Not the most exciting, trying to be more cerebral, but comes across as a little silly, especially with the ending. Parts that could have been cool (like Melanie alphaing the kids zombies) ended up being silly rather than neat.
Rated 29 May 2017
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 May 2017
70
42nd
Two quick thoughts. One, in terms of zombie antagonists, these are much closer to the menacing "28 Days Later" zombies, which I prefer, than the meandering herd zombies. Two, for being what looks like para-military, some of these soldiers are terrible shots. Also apparently zombies sleep and walk their zombie babies. So there's some give and take here. Takes on a very "Last of Us" feel midway through. Within the lexicon of zombie cinema, this is probably above-average. Check it out!
Rated 27 May 2017
duderDuder
Rated 20 Apr 2017
55
23rd
Nothing amazingly new, but still brings somewhat of a freshness to the genre, apart from the '2nd' ending. One does wonder how it will go with decent acting and direction. Not amazing but a decent watch. The music deserves a mention though as it creates an amazing atmosphere.
Rated 20 Apr 2017
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 24 Feb 2017
60
53rd
Yet another zombie film? Yep. But it'll surprise you ... My opinion here : http://bit.ly/2lzmJmV [Full review]
Rated 24 Feb 2017
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 27 Jan 2017
65
47th
A pretty decent Zombie flick. Would not watch it again tough.
Rated 27 Jan 2017
dunetailsdunetails
Rated 15 Jan 2017
60
38th
Only just realised the author Mike Carey is a well known Marvel Comics writer so I wish him well. I'm sure the book is better than the movie,this didn't work for me though,it's not brought anything new to the zombie genre of note.
Rated 15 Jan 2017

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