Acclaimed director Danny Boyle returns with 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated third installment in his viral apocalypse series. But this time, the film isn't just a zombie thriller — it's a searing post-colonial fever dream. In a world where Britain suffers deeply and repeatedly, many viewers are cheekily suggesting that this may be Shashi Tharoor’s favourite fictional revenge fantasy.
A Nation in Ruins
Set decades after the original 28 Days Later, the film paints a brutal picture of British collapse — a shattered government, diseased population, and morally bankrupt elite. While the undead tear through cities, the film subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) points to imperial arrogance and karmic downfall.
The Shashi Tharoor Angle
Shashi Tharoor, renowned for his takedowns of British colonialism (especially in An Era of Darkness), has long advocated for historical reckoning. Though unrelated to the film, the parallels are hard to miss:
A once-mighty empire brought to its knees
Survivors scavenging through ruins of former colonial power
Chaos unfolding in the land that once ruled with "civilising missions"
Online, the jokes have already begun: “Danny Boyle gave Tharoor the film he never knew he wanted.”
Not Just Zombies, but Symbolism
Boyle’s film is more than just gory fun. Critics say it has:
Strong socio-political undercurrents
Satire of Western exceptionalism
Themes of historical reckoning and retribution
With this, 28 Years Later joins a growing list of genre films that interrogate power, privilege, and the past.
Audience Reactions
Fans and commentators are calling the film:
“The most British punishment since Brexit”
“A poetic kind of justice”
“The end of empire — with more blood and less diplomacy”
It may not be a direct political statement, but it feels undeniably timely, ironic, and layered.
FAQs
Q: Is 28 Years Later a direct commentary on colonialism?
A: Not officially, but its themes strongly suggest a critique of empire and moral decay.
Q: Has Shashi Tharoor commented on the film?
A: As of now, no — but the internet is having fun imagining his approval.
Q: What is the plot of 28 Years Later?
A: It continues the saga of viral outbreak and societal collapse in Britain, with deeper emotional and political stakes.
Q: Is this a sequel to 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later?
A: Yes, it is the third installment directed by Danny Boyle.
published on 28th june
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