There's something really fun and freeing about the end of the world. The reason The Walking Dead is so popular has less to do with zombies and more to do with the 'what if' scenarios that go through one's mind. Here we have a story told in a world where the tone feels just a bit off. The film feels like it wants to be a satire, but it doesn't fully commit. And while I actually quite adore Kiera Knightly normally, I found that she and Steve Carell were in two different films here, and I liked the one that he was in a bit better. Ultimately it feels like she was mis-cast somehow - I just didn't feel their connection and it wasn't for a lack of trying on their part. It just felt... forced. And I think since the film hinges on it, it kind of ruins the ending for me. I didn't hate it by any means, but it's also not the kind of film I'll go out of my way to recommend either. For my money, if you want to see a solid end of the world flick that has a similar (but stronger) vibe, check out a Canadian classic "Last Night" by Don McKellar. You won't be disappointed!
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