In direct contrast with the video, 28 Days Later produces some great audio when called upon. The soundtrack fills the five speakers until the action picks up. Bass is superb and forceful. Gunfire rings out everywhere during an intense battle scene. Positional usage is frequent, and the separation nothing short of superb. 
Extras are highlighted by three alternate endings, including one that was never shot and is read off a script while storyboards play. This conceptual piece would have skipped the military sequences entirely, though it leads to a far less believable conclusion. All endings come with an optional commentary, and the same goes for six deleted sequences.
A commentary with the writer and director goes into details about the shoot, and it’s especially interesting to hear how the scenes of Jim walking the deserted streets were handled. Pure Rage is a 20-minute feature that’s labeled a "making of" segment, though it’s more of a discussion about the scenario than the film itself. A nice photo gallery includes a commentary as to why they were taken (continuity mostly), while a promotional gallery includes trailers along with a music video. 
A strong box office for this horror film led to a sequel in 2007, 28 Weeks Later. None of the main characters return, the director has been changed, and the scripting duties also changed hands. Expect that to be on DVD by the holiday shopping season, if not earlier around Halloween.
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