With Australia ravaged by a zombie pandemic, a father searches the outback looking for someone willing and able to protect his infant daughter.
Martin Freeman (Andy), Anthony Hayes (Vic), Susie Porter (Kay), Caren Pistorius (Lorraine), Kris McQuade (Etta), Natasha Wanganeen (Josie), Bruce Carter (Willie), Simone Landers (Thoomi), David Gulpilil (Daku).
Cargo begins well enough showing us how Andy and his family are surviving the zombie apocalypse. Before long however things go wrong and Andy is left alone to care for his infant daughter. But when it becomes clear he will not survive, Andy searches desperately for someone willing and able to care for his daughter once he is gone. The resulting story is an interesting dramatic journey that entertains through the end.
Acting was good with Freeman delivering a solid performance throughout. Hayes and Porter were enjoyable, and Landers added nicely, as did the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with nice use of natural scenery. Zombie costuming and makeup were nicely done with a solid feel. Action scenes were good if somewhat mild as the film focused more on the drama. Dialogue has decent depth and engages the drama well. Sound and soundtrack are mild but fitting.
Overall Cargo is really more of a drama than a horror flick. Yet, the film blends both components well and is more entertaining than expected. Zombie, drama, or zombie drama fans should enjoy this one.
With some foul language, violence, gore, and of course zombies, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 5.29.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Zombies, Australian Movies, Zombie Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Martin Freeman (Andy), Anthony Hayes (Vic), Susie Porter (Kay), Caren Pistorius (Lorraine), Kris McQuade (Etta), Natasha Wanganeen (Josie), Bruce Carter (Willie), Simone Landers (Thoomi), David Gulpilil (Daku).
Cargo begins well enough showing us how Andy and his family are surviving the zombie apocalypse. Before long however things go wrong and Andy is left alone to care for his infant daughter. But when it becomes clear he will not survive, Andy searches desperately for someone willing and able to care for his daughter once he is gone. The resulting story is an interesting dramatic journey that entertains through the end.
Acting was good with Freeman delivering a solid performance throughout. Hayes and Porter were enjoyable, and Landers added nicely, as did the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with nice use of natural scenery. Zombie costuming and makeup were nicely done with a solid feel. Action scenes were good if somewhat mild as the film focused more on the drama. Dialogue has decent depth and engages the drama well. Sound and soundtrack are mild but fitting.
Overall Cargo is really more of a drama than a horror flick. Yet, the film blends both components well and is more entertaining than expected. Zombie, drama, or zombie drama fans should enjoy this one.
With some foul language, violence, gore, and of course zombies, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 5.29.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Zombies, Australian Movies, Zombie Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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