#Overlord 2018 movie

The movie’s theme is as obvious as its premise: the dangers of playing God. Other than the intrigue of its premise, Abrams’ name is the movie’s only real draw. The cast is populated with newcomers, bit players, and journeyman character actors with nary a star among the bunch. “Overlord” is directed by Julius Avery, a virtual unknown who has only directed one other feature-length film. Smith weave their paltry plot among the tapestry of overblown action sequences and zombie brawls.

#Overlord 2018 movie

To accomplish their mission, the American troops must engage in a series of gun battles with Nazis while evading fast-moving zombies that lurk in the claustrophobic corridors of the church.įrom that brief description, you’ve guessed right that “Overlord” is a mash-up of “Saving Private Ryan” and “I Am Legend.” Although the movie has some semblance of a plot, the novelty of its premise wears thin around the story’s midpoint. However, when the American soldiers infiltrate the church, they discover many living and dead people who have been mutated by evil alchemy in the makeshift dungeon. Their objective is simple sneak into a French village under the cover of darkness and take out the radio tower that sits atop a church building. The movie’s premise is straightforward… a group of American soldiers parachute into France on the eve of D-Day. Then I saw the trailer and thought, “What in the world have I gotten myself into?” Abrams produced WWII tale, was going to be a straightforward action movie.

When I signed up to review this movie, I thought “Overlord,” the J.J. In that case, I need to be honest from the start… this isn’t my kind of movie.īut if I’m being totally honest, I feel like I’ve been the victim of a bait-and-switch.