Title: Zombieland (2009)Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone
Directed By: Ruben Fleischer
Zombieland is the latest in a growing genre, the Zombedy (or Zombie Comedy). To be a successful Zombedy, you have to have established rules for the zombies in your universe (which are presented hilariously here), you need to have likeable, witty survivors, and you need to tell a story that's been told a thousand times before differently. Zombieland succeeds on all accounts, and at times even exceeds expectations.
The few hiccups this movie has are minor enough to overlook. The cast is fantastic! The zombies are gruesome and effective. The look of the film works. Perhaps most importantly though, the story is great. These are fleshed-out (pardon the pun), believable characters in an absurd situation acting the way they probably should. It makes for a fun ride.
Highly recommended. Especially if you like using the word Zombedy as much as I do.
Score: 8.5/10
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