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Zombieland: Instant Classic

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

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Zombieland: Instant Classic

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.

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49 Comments For This Post

  1. Dara Says:

    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.

  2. Chris Says:

    Zombieland? First time to heard of it but it is interesting. I will try to search more of it.
    Thanks!

  3. filmati Says:

    This is really great! Just no words!

  4. Divone Says:

    Rather stupid film in my opinion.

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  6. Camisetas Says:

    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.

  7. John Says:

    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.

  8. Sam Says:

    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.

  9. Warren Says:

    Very much interesting. I will to try to look at this movie.

  10. Brutus Says:

    I would love this movie more if Kristen Stewart is still here with jesse.

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    8.2 out of 10 on IMDB. Thats a big rating for a Zombie flick, be sure to check it out.

  12. Patrick Says:

    Honestly, i have no idea about this movie but as what i have read in this post, it’s interesting.

  13. Scott Says:

    It’s a nice movie. I’d watch it already.

  14. David Says:

    Interesting. I’m sure this gonna be great.

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  21. helen Says:

    Oh!! Best film!!! Zooooooooombie))))

  22. SweetOpium Says:

    Excellent film, very much, I recommend to view all. A friend laughed heartily!

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    Sorry mi inglish, how i can to see this cinema ?

  24. Portland Movers Says:

    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.

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  30. Modélisme Says:

    I am a little skeptical but I’m curious

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    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.

  32. How to Crack PSP Says:

    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.

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  34. PaRaBe11um Says:

    This is really great! Just no words! I love ZOMBIE ! ))

  35. Didi Says:

    Hmm…Definitely, Zombieland is for a select audience. Not for me.

  36. John Says:

    Oh, this is really great film!!!

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    I thought this movie was perhaps one of the best i ever saw. The cameo from .. that guy .. was amazing.

  38. Viktor Says:

    Just no words, it is great :)

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  40. Justin Says:

    What an awesome movie. “Man, f*ck this clown.”

  41. Marilyn Says:

    Gosh i really luv this movie. Its my fav zombie-movie. Gosh i really luv that part wen d teen-geeky-hero shoots Bill Murray accidently! lolx.

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  43. Jason Says:

    Possibly the stupidest movie ever made.

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    First of all – I hope it does cause MLB some major angst. Their role in all of this is significant. Selig should be forced to step down. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE knew what was going on. And rather than confront it Selig and his merry band of synchophants decided to ignore it. Ignore it as Bonds heads swelled to gargantuan proportions. Clemons is a major league tool and frankly deserves what he’s about to get……:-)

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    Loved Zombieland. I’m hoping they do a sequel. I’ve heard they are looking at doing it in 3d. That would be cool.

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