Movie review: World War Z

By News Staff

Posted June 21, 2013 10:24 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Brad Pitt races against time to save the human race from turning into zombies. Film critic Leslie James hunkers down for “World War Z.”

Keep it Factual
Add CityNews Toronto as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.
Add as a preferred source on Google
Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Motorcyclist killed in Scarborough crash

A motorcyclist in his 40s is dead following a crash in Scarborough on Sunday evening. Toronto police were called to Orton Park Road just south of Ellesmere Road shortly after 6 p.m. for reports of a...

2m ago

Scarborough councillor Kandavel 'surprised' he is under OPP investigation

Toronto councillor Parthi Kandavel says he is currently the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation. The Scarborough Southwest councillor said in a social media post on Sunday that he...

3h ago

Police investigate toddler death after falling from North York high-rise apartment

A toddler has died after falling from a high-rise apartment building in North York on Mother’s Day. Emergency crews were called to an apartment building on Graydon Hall Drive in the Don Mills Road...

3h ago

4 Canadians aboard ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak back home, headed to B.C. to isolate

Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Canada on Sunday and will continue their quarantine. The Canadians, who were set to arrive in...

1h ago

Top Stories

Motorcyclist killed in Scarborough crash

A motorcyclist in his 40s is dead following a crash in Scarborough on Sunday evening. Toronto police were called to Orton Park Road just south of Ellesmere Road shortly after 6 p.m. for reports of a...

2m ago

Scarborough councillor Kandavel 'surprised' he is under OPP investigation

Toronto councillor Parthi Kandavel says he is currently the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation. The Scarborough Southwest councillor said in a social media post on Sunday that he...

3h ago

Police investigate toddler death after falling from North York high-rise apartment

A toddler has died after falling from a high-rise apartment building in North York on Mother’s Day. Emergency crews were called to an apartment building on Graydon Hall Drive in the Don Mills Road...

3h ago

4 Canadians aboard ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak back home, headed to B.C. to isolate

Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Canada on Sunday and will continue their quarantine. The Canadians, who were set to arrive in...

1h ago

Most Watched Today

2:42
Drivers navigate a full DVP closure during a busy weekend in the city

Drivers are figuring out how to navigate a full DVP closure during a busy weekend in the city. As Rhianne Campbell reports, the Mayor says more than 180 crew members have been deployed to tackle the scheduled maintenance work.

May 9, 2026 8:32 pm EST EST

0:34
Dry and sunny for Mother's Day

Patchy frost is expected into Sunday morning as temperatures drop to near the freezing mark. Sunny and pleasant for Mother's with highs near 15 C

May 9, 2026 7:07 pm EST EST

3:00
Messi mania tests Toronto's World Cup readiness

A record-setting crowd packs into BMO Field to watch Lionel Messi, in Toronto's final test before hosting the World Cup. Brandon Choghri speaks with fans after the historic match.

May 9, 2026 7:03 pm EST EST

1:59
Celebrating Mother's Day 2026 in Toronto

With many in the GTA set to recognize Mother's Day over the weekend, Nick Westoll takes a look at a couple of marketplaces and events that are expected to host dozens of vendors.

May 8, 2026 8:48 pm EST EST

1:57
Storm risk Saturday ahead of cold front

Temperatures will be close to seasonal on Saturday with the risk of late afternoon showers or storms. A cold front will usher in slightly cooler temperatures for Mother's Day.

May 8, 2026 7:54 pm EST EST

More Videos