M: Beyond the Wasteland – Movie Review
First Reaction – M: Beyond the Wasteland is an emotional spin on the zombie outbreak story.
Where to Watch
M: Beyond the Wasteland is on digital 10 November from GrimmVision
Director: Varden Tozija
Writer: Darijan Pejovski, Vardan Tozija (Screenplay)
Cast
- Matej Sivakov
- Saski Kocev
- Aleksandar Nichovski
- Kamka Tocinovski
- Toni Mihajlovski
Plot: The world has been ravaged by a pandemic. Alone and outside the safety of the forest, Marko faces a shattered world shrouded in silence and danger.
Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: M: Beyond the Wasteland starts as Marko (Sivakov) lives with his Father (Kocev) in a pandemic-hit world. they fend for themselves, but when Marko meets Miko (Nichovski) their lives change. Marko’s world is shattered, and he must guide Miko to safety.
However, their journey is filled with dangers, including the undead roaming the countryside. Elsewhere, the humans present a risk, as they never know who to trust on their journey to find shelter and safety.
Verdict on M: Beyond the Wasteland
Recap
The movie follows a young boy living through a zombie outbreak. He meets another boy but their worlds are shattered. They must work together to survive the dangers and find a new shelter in a world without any hope.
Best Parts
The story is brilliant here; it gives us a zombie-infested world through the eyes of a child. It never overdoes the zombie involvement and places the focus on the survival elements of their lives. This is helped by the brilliant performances and the environments only continue to build the bigger story. There is an emotional level you rarely see in zombie story, either.
Final Thoughts –M: Beyond the Wasteland is an emotional journey through the apocalypse.
