Grade: C+
“World War Z” was essentially what every zombie-related film has turned into: a lot of action, a not-so-great plot and plenty of explosions. In this CGI-filled “end of days” thriller, Brad Pitt takes on the role of Gerry Lane, an ex-U.N. crisis specialist who is thrown back into the fire when a “zombie” outbreak engulfs the world. Lane, who survives a number of seemingly impossible situations, is considered one of the primary operatives for eventually finding a cure to the apocalypse. Fans of the book will see connections, but anyone expecting a retelling of the 2006 narrative will be disappointed. Most action scenes were CGI, and though it produced a decent effect, it also took away from any realism the movie was striving for. Overall, “World War Z” is a decent action flick, but there was certainly potential for a better product.