The Elixir – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Elixir is a brutal, chaotic onslaught of a zombie movie.
Director: Kimo Stamboel
Writer: Agasyah Karim, Khalid Kashogi, Kimo Stamboel (Screenplay)
Cast
- Mikha Tambayong
- Eva Celia Latjuba
- Donny Damara
- Marthino Lio
- Dimas Anggara
Plot: A dysfunctional family running a renowned herbal medicine business. The owner of the company attempts to innovate by creating a new potion, which ends up triggering a zombie outbreak.
Runtime: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Elixir begins when a dysfunctional family tries a new, innovative medicine. They hope it can breathe new life into their family business, but it comes with unexpected consequences. The side effects trigger a zombie outbreak, and the family is forced to put their differences aside to clean up the mess they created.
It becomes a race against time to find safety as the spread has taken over the local area. However, their true colour begins to take over as they must find the best way to escape the situation.
Verdict on The Elixir
Recap
The movie follows a family business specialising in herbal medicine as they try a new product. However, it turns people into zombies, and they must find a way to escape before they get attacked. It is a race against time for the best chance to escape.
Best Parts
The new origin for the zombie outbreak is interesting and offers a fresh reason for the spread. It is a chaotic outbreak situation, which reflects on everything happening. The environment is also great, as it keeps the open isolated locations the prime targets.
Worst Parts
The character decision-making is hilarious for all the wrong reasons. They have learnt the dangers and still decide to act naively when in danger. This includes making noises and driving without looking. When it comes to the attacks, they feel a bit too repetitive.
Final Thoughts –The Elixir is a chaotic, brutal zombie movie.
