Shaun of the Dead
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Movie Reviews of Shaun of the Dead
Movie Review: I want the I Got Wood Shirt!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie so much that I saw it twice in theatres. I normally don't do that. Actually, I rarely do that. But I found this movie to be amusing enough that it was well worth it to pay nine bucks for twice and eventually buy on DVD. It was awesome. You will love this film if you enjoy Zombie Movies, British Humor, Video Games, Violence/Gore, and quirky, odd films. Shaun of the Dead isn't necessarily a parody of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead/Night of the Living Dead. It's more like a comedy take on the film set during the same time as Romero's Dead series but set in England. Calling it a Parody just doesn't sound right because it doesn't really poke fun at zombie films like Spaceballs pokes fun at Star Wars. It's more like Lucio Fulci's unintentional sequel Zombi 2. Except this one is funny.
Some people are flabbergasted that "this movie got good reviews". Well just because you like English Humor, doesn't guarantee that you'll like this movie. You will LOVE this movie if you love all the things I mentioned earlier. If that still isn't the case...Well then, I'd be pretty surprised.
The DVD is worth it. The extras add quite a bit to the movie. Featured are Bloopers, explanations to Plotholes, deleted scenes, a fake interview with Coldplay (I don't care for them but it was funny), casting tapes and so on. So if you already love the movie, get the DVD. If you have never seen it before and you love all those things I mentioned earlier, rent the movie then proceed to want to see it again and again and then simply Buy it so you can watch it whenever.
Interesting fact: Actors Simon Pegg (Shaun) and Nick Frost (Ed) played 2 Zombies in George Romero's Land of the Dead.
Movie Review: Shaun of the dead
Summary: 5 Stars
Its impossible not to love this movie.It has Zombies, romance, scares and even a tear or two. Its without a doubt the best movie to come out of the UK in the last five years.
Simon Pegg is wonderful as Shaun, the ultimate everyman with his sidekick Nick Frost as Ed. The rest of the cast are wonderful and a veritable whos who of British comedy, with Lucy Davis from the smash hit "The Office" and utterly fabulous Dylan Moran who is perhaps one of the greatest Irish standup comics ever.
The film was not what I was expecting at all. I was expecting a kind of typical spoof on all levels, with lots of "in jokes" for people who love Zombie movies. But that isnt what I got at all. It actually had a plot. A good one at that. You feel for these characters, especially Shaun who has to see more than a few of his loved ones fall prey to the flesh eating followers. I was choked up at the scenes with his mother and the goodbye to Ed in the cellar. There is genuine tension created with the character David, proving Dylan Morans wonderful range as a dramatic actor. As a result this film has just as much credibilty, if not more, than the recent remake of Dawn of the Dead.
On the extras front, this is a perfect example of how to produce a real dvd. The wealth of commentaries (on the uk release) is wonderful. I love commentaries and loved the group one with all the principle characters together clearly enjoying each other company and, it would seem, getting a little drunk (at least on Dylans part)
I love this movie, mainly for the fact that it suprised me. It was wonderfully funny but also tugged at the heartstrings and had the odd scare here and there. A perfect movie.
Movie Review: Hilarious, scary...defines "horror-comedy"!
Summary: 5 Stars
People are coming back from the dead! They're killing in the streets, in the alleyways, in the lawns! But all Shaun cares about his his romance troubles--his girlfriend is breaking up with him. And when he finally gets attacked by the zombies, he and his slacker roommate decide that they must save her--and Shaun's mother (though they seem delighted at the prospect of killing Shaun's step-father). What ensues is horrifying, scary, shocking--and absolutely hilarious.
This movie is extremely well acted; it's been a long time since I've seen this good of comic-timing in a movie. And it's also disturbing and even scary; I shivered several times, and was on the edge of my seat the entire 90+ minutes. And I was laughing the whole time; it's unusual, to be scared and laughing at the same time.
There's also a bonus aspect of this movie: it serves as a great social commentary. Lots can be said about the first fifteen or twenty minutes of the film, as Shaun ambles about the city, oblivious of the world slowly falling apart around him; and then, when he is forced to face the zombies, how he insists upon dealing with mundane things...for example, when he hits a man with his car, he backs up to see if the man is alright. When the guy turns out to be a zombie, Shaun sighs and says, "Well, that's alright then."
Hilarious. "Shaun of the Dead" is one of those flicks you can watch again and again, because it's that good. Superb acting, clever writing, an intriguing plot, and genuine laughs and thrills...lots of movies aspire to be like this (and lots are accidently), but "Shaun of the Dead" sets the bar.
Movie Review: Life is about choices...
Summary: 5 Stars
You know the type of movie. The main character is just moving along in life, happy, drinking beer, playing video games, and not cleaning up his place. Suddenly BANG, there is an alien invasion, or his aunt dies, or he gets cancer and he has to examine his life. Is he going anywhere? Is he doing anything for the next generation? Will anybody remember him if he falls down the stairs and breaks his neck?
That is this movie. Shaun, a man who does not realize he is a failure is forced to face that fact after his girlfriend dumps him because he is not doing anything with his life. The zombies are the factor that kicks him in the butt and forces him to become the Hero that nobody wanted him to be.
It is a movie about choices. It is a movie about not listening to your girlfriend. I mean, really, why does he have to cure cancer or save the planet from zombies? Can't a person be happy just with three meals a day, a roof over the head, and some extra time and money to spend on themselves? Why must we all become a Hero? A General? A President? What's wrong with enjoying life? What's wrong with staying in on the weekend and watching a movie or playing on the game station or having some root beer and pizza instead of going out? Shaun wasn't a bad guy - he loved his girlfriend, tried to get along with his friends and, to my knowledge, didn't drown kittens.
Think about what you ask for, it may come true. Well, in this case what the girlfriend asks for. Great movie and teaches us a lesson about enjoying what we have and not trying to wish for change. Change just hurts you in the end. Don't trust it.
Movie Review: British TV Comedy Finally On The Big Screen.
Summary: 5 Stars
Having seen a lot of things young Mr. Pegg has done on various television shows - including the amazing "SPACED", which everyone who enjoys this film should immediately seek out - I was anxious to see him in something bigger.
My hopes were all realised when I went to see this film... and I can't begin to tell you how much pride we Brits take in his success.
Simon Pegg has excelled himself by co-writing and starring in the Rom-Com-Zom as Shaun, a boring everyday British bloke. The cast is an amazing plethora of current (as well as timeless) British comedy talent, many of whom, like Simon Pegg, had been lurking in the shadows of cultdom for far too long.
Special mention goes to the very cool Bill Nighy, playing Shaun's dad... Nick Frost is disgustingly brilliant as Shaun's slob of a best maye... and watch out for the AMAZING Dylan Moran in the role of David, Shaun's enemy and a lecturer.
You should definately give this film a go... it sums up a certain essence of British comedy, as well as the mood of the current day here in England.
But don't think the comedy in this film is entirely English, and no one else will understand it or think it's funny... trust me, you will. Also, the numerous iconic film quotes peppered throughout the film is interesting enough, and hilarious to hear taken out of context.
This is a homage to all the zombie films you have ever seen and loved, as well as a milestone in both British filmaking (think Trainspotting) and new British Comedy.
Give it a try, I guarantee you will not regret it!