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After watching Doomsday this morning and seeing previews for Blindess and City of Ember , I realized 2 things:
- Rhona Mitrais hot as a futuristic bad ass chick (and looks a lot like Kate Beckinsale)
- I really enjoy post-apocalyptic, end-of-the-world, the future is bleak type movies (what does that say about me, doc?)
Yes, that means it’s list time. Here are my Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies (let me repeat that,these are my top5,not a genius list of top 5 of all time.your top 5 will like differ):
#5 - Cloverfield
Apocalypse Bringer: Godzilla-like, alien bug-spewing monster
Why It’s Good: The Blair Witch style of filming combined with incredible effects make this a frightening look into New York being ground zero once again in the future
#4 - I Am Legend
Apocalypse Bringer: Epidemic
Why It’s Good: Will Smith and his dog Sam carry this movie as the seemingly last survivors on earth, except of course for the light-fearing zombies that come out at night. The visuals of a deserted New York are incredible and it makes you wonder what you’d do all day if you had the city to yourself.
#3 - 28 Days Later
Apocalypse Bringer: Dumbass animal rights activists
Why It’s Good: It’s scary to think that PETA could be at fault for exterminating a country. After being warned of the consequences, some animal rights activists release a chimp that had been used for “medical research.” Unfortunately, that research involved being infected with a deadly virus. The movie follows a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to realize London is now full of zombies. Not only is he fighting for his life from the zombies, he has to survive the horny army and their plan to make all healthy women sex slaves. Sounds silly, but it’s not your average zombie flick.
#2 - Children of Men
Apocalypse Bringer: Infertility
Why It’s Good: With babymaking not happening for about 20 years, Clive Owen is tasked by his ex-wife to transport a pregnant woman to safety. The movie is set in an eerily near future and shows the dark side of a humanity that is close to extinction. I’d relocate to Hawaii if I were there, but that’s just me.
#1 - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
Apocalypse Bringer: War, energy shortages, bikers in bondage gear
Why It’s Good: This film basically created the post-apocalyptic genre and launched the career of Mel Gibson. Set in futuristic wasteland Australia, Mel is an ex-cop who scavenges along the highway with his dog in search of food, water, and gasoline. Fun life! Any kid that was a fort builder will appreciate the oil refinery that’s home to the good guys. Add that to the boomerang kid, the armored tanker chase scene, and the S&M biker gang and you have 91 minutes of awesomeness.
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