It does contain some faulty narrative and the action in the beginning is rather mundane. But in a film that has weapons that automatically blow away wildlife (in this case a bunny), has hardcore car stunts, cannibalization, and a severed head that crashes square into the camera, one pretty much forgets all the blemishes. I had a blast with this film. If you're in the mood for an ultra-violent and coarse tribute to cult classics you shouldn't be disappointed.
I was throughly entertained, having taken the time to relish the subliminal jokes built in for those of us having a good time. Rhona Mitra's character exhibits what turns men on. She's hot, she's tough, and she knows how to handle firearms and swords. Having said that, Rhona Mitra is reason enough to see it.
The DVD's special features includes an unrated version of the film that claims to have extra, more explosive action not seen in theaters (it really doesn't), "Anatomy of Catastrophe: Civilization on the Brink", "The Visual Effects of Doomsday", the original theatrical trailer, and more. I found the unrated version to be no different from the rated version. Nevertheless, see it and enjoy it for what it is: hardcore, gritty entertainment. 
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