There is only so much you can do with a zombie film, and to be quite frank, most has already been done. But that doesn't keep me from basking in the genre as I watch the world crumble amid the walking dead. [REC] 3: Genesis is a solid entry into the genre, even if it does offers little in the form of creativity.
The film, which starts out as a 'found footage' piece and eventually switches over to the standard third-party viewpoint, follows our two leads as they walk down the aisle to join hands in Holy Matrimony. And while the wedding goes off without a hitch, the reception ends in anything but eternal bliss. The guests soon find themselves scrambling for their lives as an innocent dog bite leads to a wedding day massacre. But a group of survivors will work together to escape the wrath of the devil and live happily ever after.
Though the setting is somewhat original, [REC] 3: Genesis wins over genre fans with a few key death sequences. I won't go so far as to say that they are unique, but they did stir up some laughs (which is always a good sign for a film like this).
The acting isn't anything spectacular, but it also doesn't distract from the story. Watching as our recently wed bride walks down a tunnel with a ripped dress and a chainsaw, you can't help but sit back and indulge in the greatness of it all. Granted the film isn't perfect, but when you're talking about zombies, things just need to be fun.
