The zombie apocalypse happened, and we won.
It was by no means an easy victory, and some people still suffer from the effects. These effects may be physical: there are still refugee camps dotted in several parts of the world, for instance. Or they may be psychological, as is the case of the trauma still felt by Melanie Gibbs. But for most people, the war is in the past and it is time to rebuild.
Of course, people being people, not all of the ways that humanity chooses to 'rebuild' are particularly constructive. An example of this is 'The Rezort', an elite tourist destination where you can pay to shoot zombies within a strictly controlled, safe environment. It's mostly a playground for the wealthy, but it's sometimes recommended as therapy for those, like Melanie, who are still struggling with their memories of the war.
It's probably no surprise that those strict controls and safety don't last long once the movie starts.
If you're thinking "that premise sounds kind of like Jurassic Park but with zombies instead of dinosaurs" ... well, actually watching The Rezort is certainly not going to change that impression. The broad strokes of the two films are definitely similar, right down to a hacker attack that leads to the inevitable carnage.
But not every work of fiction has to be original in its basic outline. Execution matters a great deal. And The Rezort does pretty well on the execution front. The cast is capable, the zombie make-up and action are solid, and the plot - the basic premise of creating a 'zombie safari theme park' aside - never demands you accept any particularly absurd actions on the part of the human characters.
If you're thinking "that premise sounds kind of like Jurassic Park but with zombies instead of dinosaurs" ... well, actually watching The Rezort is certainly not going to change that impression. The broad strokes of the two films are definitely similar, right down to a hacker attack that leads to the inevitable carnage.
But not every work of fiction has to be original in its basic outline. Execution matters a great deal. And The Rezort does pretty well on the execution front. The cast is capable, the zombie make-up and action are solid, and the plot - the basic premise of creating a 'zombie safari theme park' aside - never demands you accept any particularly absurd actions on the part of the human characters.
If you're a zombie movie fan, this is definitely worth giving a look.
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