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Shaun of the Dead (2004),
Director: Edgar Wright, rated R for language, zombie
gory violence
A romantic
comedy. With zombies.
  Starring: Simon Pegg,
Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy,
Nicola Cunningham, Keir Mills, Matt Jaynes
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"Who died and made you
f***ing king of the zombies?" - Shaun
Why watch this? It was high-time for a zombie comedy,
a zomedy, if you will!
Plot Summary:
Shaun, an ordinary electronics salesman, faces the challenge of
a zombie apocalypse sweeping through London. He decides to
embark on a quest to rescue his girlfriend Liz, his mother, and
their close friends, intending to seek refuge in his favorite
pub, The Winchester. Alongside his best friend Ed, Shaun must
navigate the chaotic, undead-ridden city and find a way to
survive this unexpected challenge to his mundane life.
Dad's Preview:
Like the oncoming undead themselves, Zombie films had over-run
the film market. This fresh take on that genre is creative and
really, REALLY funny. It strikes the right balance between
comedy, satire, and playful gore. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost together are
an unstoppable comedic duo. You'll have to chuckle when the two
unwilling, unqualified heroes resort to flinging selections from
their vinyl LP collection at the slow-plodding ghouls.
StudioCanal, WT2
Prod., Big Talk Prod.; Universal Pictures |
