Doomsday: A Journey Into the Chaotic and the Familiar

So, there’s this film, “Doomsday,” directed by Neil Marshall, who’s got a knack for creating chaos on screen. It’s one of those apocalyptic things, you know, where everything’s going south faster than a slippery fish on a hot summer day. Rhona Mitra, charming as usual, tries to save the day, with a performance that’s equal parts mesmerizing and head-scratching.

I gotta admit, the post-apocalyptic visuals are… stark, almost a bit too gritty. Imagine the cold streets of Stockholm, but replace the cleanliness with rust and chaos. And let’s not forget Malcolm McDowell, who brings his usual flair of elegant madness. He’s like that eccentric relative who warns you about impending doom at every Christmas dinner but somehow manages to keep you entertained.

Watching Doomsday actually reminded me of a summer night in Skåne, 2008, I think it was. I’d just finished watching a different movie—something far less action-packed—and decided to take a late-night stroll to clear my head. As I wandered past the closed shops and dim streetlights, I remember thinking about those what-if scenarios we all ponder. What if civilization as we know it ended? Would I miss the silence of the Swedish night or the comforting glow of my local pizzeria’s neon sign?

The movie itself feels both like a love letter and a wild sauté to various genres, with nods here and there to classic dystopian cinema. It’s mad, it’s fun, but it’s also a bit all over the place. You’re not quite sure where the journey will take you, kinda like driving through a foggy Gotland morning.

There’s this part of me that thinks maybe, just maybe, “Doomsday” wants us to laugh at our own vulnerability. Or could it be urging us to embrace that Scandinavian sense of preparedness—bunkers and all? Who knows!

In the end, I liked it but with some reservations. It tries hard, perhaps a bit too hard, to impress. But hey, if you’re in the mood for some chaotic fun and a bit of introspection about society’s fragility, this one’s worth a look. Bring popcorn, and maybe some kanelbullar to lighten the mood.

Check the trailer below