“The Girl With All The Gifts” (** out of four) was a draggy post-apocalyptic melodrama about a scientist (Gemma Arterton) and a doctor (Glenn Close) who attempt to stay alive while a worldwide virus takes effect, with a girl with “special gifts” to guide them to survival. Well-made and atmospheric, with a creepy sense of dread and terror, but never develops significant momentum and never takes off. It doesn’t help that we’ve this seen this story numerous times before, in “28 Days Later” and “World War Z” among others. Why an actress of Close’s stature took a role in a movie this caliber is film’s biggest mystery. Strong music score by Cristopal Tapia de Veer

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