While Zombieland is definitely for a select audience, that audience is in for a monumental treat. Sure you probably won’t take Gran to go see this, but zombie fans have so much to look forward to. I had put myself in the dangerous position of having high expectations due to the trailer. Zombieland far exceeded them. After the screening, a representative lady taking surveys for the film asked my group what we thought of it. The gal beside me said, “This might be one of my favorite movies ever.” All I could muster at the time was:
“Highest Possible Recommendation.” The statement still stands.
From the opening sequence I was already sold. Somehow I knew I was going to love it. And with so many disposable movies coming out of Hollywood, that’s a rare occurrence. If you’re the type of person that would give this a chance, you probably have already seen a hundred zombie attacks. In the intro you just know this is going to be something special when Metallica’s “From Whom the Bell Tolls” guitar chugs start thundering in with the zombies themselves.
Zombieland isn’t just a fun movie. It’s a funny movie. It’s hysterical, in fact. The entire audience guffawed throughout and you have to kind of be a pretty hip crowd to laugh at some of the things that happen. That’s kind of the beauty of it because the characters have heart and fantastic actors playing them. Woody Harrelson is brilliant as a southern zombie-slaying good ol’ boy. He meets an unlikely hero: the nerdy unassuming narrator and zombie apocalypse survivalist played by Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland). The two of them hook up with a pair of imperiled sisters played by Emma Stone (Superbad) and Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine). The foursome trek through the undead wasteland in a fairly linear storyline not uncommon to every other zombie flick. What sets this apart is what they do at their stops along the way. In a beautiful and twisted way, Zombieland becomes a hybrid of Dawn (Shaun) of the Dead, Superbad and National Lampoon’s Vacation.
The bottom line is that it’s obvious that the filmmakers had fun making it and the audience will have fun watching it.
September 30th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Oh, good. I’m so glad it is good, I had high hopes for it but missed the local screening because of work. I’ll be hitting it up in the theaters now I know it’s funny. I loved Shaun of the Dead.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Zombieland? First time to heard of it but it is interesting. I will try to search more of it.
Thanks!
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
This is really great! Just no words!
October 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Rather stupid film in my opinion.
October 5th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
@Divone:Well it’s your opinion but I am telling you that you are being mean also..
October 9th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
A great comedy. One of my favorites of the year and easily ranks with the best entries from the comedy/horror genre.An instant classic, it stands with greats of it’s genre like Shaun of the dead or Slither.
October 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I heard some of my friends that this movie is nice.. Well, as what i have read, it’s interesting to me. I think my friends are right about this one.
October 12th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I am very much looking forward to seeing this. I’ve always been a big fan of Woody Harrelson. I’m still amazed at the difference in roles he has played on the big screen compared to the role of Woody the bartender at Cheers.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Very much interesting. I will to try to look at this movie.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:36 am
I would love this movie more if Kristen Stewart is still here with jesse.
ceiling fans with lights
October 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am
8.2 out of 10 on IMDB. Thats a big rating for a Zombie flick, be sure to check it out.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Honestly, i have no idea about this movie but as what i have read in this post, it’s interesting.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:39 am
It’s a nice movie. I’d watch it already.
November 4th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Interesting. I’m sure this gonna be great.
November 12th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Its really wonderful. I can feel it can’t describe it in words.
November 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
LOL,Waste of time.hahahahahaahahahaa
November 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
looks a nice movie, so have to watch it now
November 20th, 2009 at 12:18 am
I’m adding a drop down menu on my space and I am putting my movies in it. So what are your favorite movies? Maybe they will be mine.Titanic,Harry Potter half blood prince, Lord of the rings the two towers,A walk to remember,The simpsons movie, The Mummy,Home Alone 1.
November 20th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Well, my favorite film of all time is “Gladiator” with Russel Crowe (i’ve seen it at least 20 times), but here a few listed for ya, and also some recent films I would highly recommend.
November 27th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
it is a goooooooooooooooood post
thanks for share
November 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Oh!! Best film!!! Zooooooooombie))))
December 10th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Excellent film, very much, I recommend to view all. A friend laughed heartily!
January 4th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Sorry mi inglish, how i can to see this cinema ?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Absolutely loved this movie. One of the best cameos of all-time is in it, as well. Cannot wait to eventually pick this up on DVD.
January 19th, 2010 at 2:10 am
I just love this movie..excellent movie,concept…great comedy thanks.
January 19th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Possibly the best movie ever made. Nuff said.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:58 am
recommended to watch it, i loved this movie..
January 26th, 2010 at 9:43 am
think the movie was terrific
February 18th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Hi
I heard first time about this movie but this is really very nice.. as what i have read, it’s interesting to me…Thanks for this…!
February 19th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I am a little skeptical but I’m curious
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
One of the few films I can watch over and over again. Just when you think Woody has lost it, he comes back with a corker.
March 10th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
A few of my friends were talking about this the other day. I honestly figured it was just another typical Zombie movie so I never went to see it when it first came out. After reading your review though and what others keep telling me, I think I’m gonna have to check it out.