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Aboard a spaceship where souls of the deceased are readied for reincarnation, a lone crew member's rigid existence is disrupted by a spry new assistant.
In a desolate Australian landscape ravaged by a zombie-like pandemic, a man infected with the virus has only 48 hours to find a new guardian for his infant daughter. As he desperately searches for a safe haven, he encounters other survivors, some of whom are more dangerous than the infected.
Cargo received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances, and unique take on the zombie genre. While some found the pacing a little slow, the film was widely commended for its focus on character and humanity amidst the apocalypse.
Emotionally resonant and character-driven post-apocalyptic drama.
A refreshing and poignant entry into the zombie subgenre.
Strong performances, particularly from Martin Freeman, anchor the film's humanistic themes.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional story and the compelling performance of Martin Freeman. Many found it to be a touching and well-made survival drama with a focus on the human element, though some noted it was less of a traditional horror film.
The film is based on a 2013 short film of the same name, also directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, which gained significant attention online.
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Cargo, produced like a skit on a low budget, is a snoozefest that is not clear about its objective. It starts off with an aspiration to be a sci-fi drama about loneliness in the space where the protagonist (Vikrant Massey), a staff at an im...