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Movie Reviews of Fido
Movie Review: Don't let the cover fool you!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the kind of picture that makes you feel "safe", even with the impending danger all around. It takes place in the 50's. At least that is what the movie gives the impression. It is a bit strange, but after watching it and through, you'll understand where the movie is coming from. The main theme of the movie (without spoiling anything) is that the dead are more alive than the living. It's sometimes subtle in the humor and others are flat out blatent. This is a pretty "clean" movie in terms of nudity, language. But, then again it's pretty gruesome without being overly explicit. The story is original, yet, some familiar elements from the Day of the Dead horror movie in which scientist learn how to "enslave" the living dead and keep them as servants. But, it's interesting how certain circumstances play out.
In a way, the movie is in the vein of Tim Burton where it's strangely colorful and almost comic book like.
If you want a movie that is quirky and funny, without being really horrifying, this is a great movie to see. If you are looking for something more true to the zombie movies with all the blood and gore, than you'll need to look elsewhere.
Movie Review: What's That, Zombie? Jim Has Broken His Leg Down By The Creek?
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're in need of a good cackle (and in this day and age, lets face it, who isn't?) with a decidedly macabre edge, you could do a lot worse than picking up a copy of 'Fido' - a film which marries the sensibilities of Lassie Come Home with those of Day of the Dead (Divimax Special Edition). Its absolutely loopy stuff that deserved a much wider release and much more exposure than it got, if only for the obvious sense of glee with which it gorily dispatches the fine, upstanding residents of its Norman Rockwellesque setting. If that's not enough to tempt you, you also get to enjoy a virtually unrecognisable Billy Connolly putting in a fine comedic turn as a hulking monstrosity which gives even the late, great Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein a run for his money.Movie Review: The Atomic Age meets Night of the Living Dead, with loads of laughs
Summary: 5 Stars
As a zombie fan I absolutely love this film. It's refreshing to see a comedic take on the zombie genre and really breaks the glaring monotony of running-zombie cash-in flicks abound at the box office.
A fan of tradition slow-walking zombies, and of Day of the Dead to which this film pays incredible homage too, Fido is the funniest film since Shaun of the Dead in that it doesn't try to be every other zombie movie. There aren't supersonic-hopped-up-on-caffeine-and-steroids fueled fast zombies here, so if your looking for that kind of action, check out something else. Otherwise if you're looking a campy giggle, pop this into your DVD player, you won't be disappointed.
As a parting note, I really dig the Retro feel of the film. They really went the mile in bringing to life the 1950's Americana complete with vibrant colors and Apple pie in the Sky attitude. Plus Carrie-Ann Moss (Trinity from the Matrix films) is absolutely hilarious when she dances with Fido.
Movie Review: Creative premise
Summary: 5 Stars
My old roomate rented this movie, and I was intrigued by the summary of it, so I decided to accept his invitation to watch it with him. I was not at all disappointed, and this was truly worth my time. The world of zombies is given a fresh and creative spin with this zany story where everyone eventually becomes a zombie unless precautions are taken. The 50's-esque fashions and attitudes are also amusing.
Having zombies as pets reminds me of Shaun of the Dead (If you've seen both films, you know exactly what I am talking about) This movie actually has some rather endearing parts, with Fido getting to know his new owners/family better while there are problems, just like in real life (like Mom's unhappiness, for example, or the old perv with the pretty young zombie) Overall, this is a FUN movie, and really isn't much of a horror movie, despite what the cover might depict. Check it out, you won;t be disappointed.
Movie Review: Fun for the whole family!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best zombie movies ever. Words cannot describe how awesome this movie is. Well, actually they can. Totally worth your time. Just imagine watching Lassie. Except with zombies. It's a zombie flick but it's not meant to be scary, gross or full of violence. Funny as hell. I know if you just only listen about the premise of the movie it sounds super stupid. A 50's period movie that has zombies as servants does sound stupid. But when you watch it and see how well it was pulled off you cannot help but laugh. I don't know anyone that does not like this movie. I've let a few people borrow it and they all loved it. I convinced my mother who is 60 and does not like zombie or violent movies to watch it. She was in tears laughing at some parts of the movie. I cannot understand how anyone would not like this movie. Full of great extra too!