Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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• Directors C

  
  Shaun Of The Dead is a funny and sophisticated parody of the zombie movie that gives off lots of thrills and chills. It was executed fantastically. It was hard for me to tell whether it was actually a zombie spoof or a zombie comedy spoof. Very entertaining film that doesn't lose… More
  Shaun Of The Dead is a funny and sophisticated parody of the zombie movie that gives off lots of thrills and chills. It was executed fantastically. It was hard for me to tell whether it was actually a zombie spoof or a zombie comedy spoof. Very entertaining film that doesn't lose its welcome after watching it repeatedly.

• Scott G

  
  Uniquely known as the world's favourite zombie apocalypse, the most successful duo take on zombies, whatever next? maybe they come across and alien called Paul, who knows?! I do know this film kicks proverbial ass.

• paul o

  
  Saw this film last week at the AFI and its so good! Its scary and serious, giving your stomach the right amounts of laugh and scare. Fantastic homage to zombie films!

• xGary X

  
  Ambition-free retail manager Shaun thinks that being dumped by his girlfriend is the end of the world, until next morning when he wakes up to find that the dead are walking the earth. Brought to you by the same team who brought you Spaced, Shaun Of The Dead is a knowing homage to… More
  Ambition-free retail manager Shaun thinks that being dumped by his girlfriend is the end of the world, until next morning when he wakes up to find that the dead are walking the earth. Brought to you by the same team who brought you Spaced, Shaun Of The Dead is a knowing homage to George Romero's Dead trilogy in which a zombie holocaust is seen through the eyes of a London slacker. Much beloved by many, this film is a bit of a case of rose-tinted memories; the highlights are actually hilarious, but there are far less of them than you'd think. In fact most of the really funny lines happen in the first half hour, before the bulk of the zombie action when the Pegg and Frost double act are in full effect. As the film goes on however, the laughs get fewer and farther between to the point where I was thinking that the material didn't really have the legs to last out the length of a feature film. When it's funny, it's very funny however and it's actually rather better made than a lot of horror films that are meant to be taken seriously. Definitely worth seeing for the best bits, but it's not as good as you think it is.

• Melvin W

  
  Dianne: Just look at the face: it's vacant, with a hint of sadness. Like a drunk who's lost a bet.  "It's just one of those days when you're feeling a little... dead." I really don't know how to describe Shaun of the Dead, except it's a… More
  Dianne: Just look at the face: it's vacant, with a hint of sadness. Like a drunk who's lost a bet.  "It's just one of those days when you're feeling a little... dead." I really don't know how to describe Shaun of the Dead, except it's a comedy... with zombies. There's been other movies since it that morphed zombies with comedy like Fido and the great Zombieland. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost lead the cast as two lazy roommates. Together with Simon's ex-girlfriend, mom and another couple they try to survive a zombie apocalypse. What I really love about this movie is the humor isn't to in your face; at least not all the time. Pegg and Frost have great chemistry on screen together and Kate Ashfield is really good too. This is one of those movies that is really easy to love. The dialogue is funny and the characters fire back at each other quickly. Sometimes fast dialogue comes off as annoying, but here it really works.  I'd have to say this is probably one of the best zombie movies ever made; be it a straight horror or a comedy. Most zombie movies feel lame and uninspired because there's only so much you can do with zombies. Movies like Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland have really breathed new life into the genre though. Shaun of the Dead is really fun to watch and a truly hilarious movie. Edgar Wright has shown since Shaun that he can make more then just one good movie too. 

• Drake T

  
  Zombie films up until this point were a dying genre, this is the first truly successful parody/satire film of it before it became a trend. Pegg and Frost have an amazing repertoire, especially when they fit so neatly into their character. Hilarious and a lot of fun, but upon… More
  Zombie films up until this point were a dying genre, this is the first truly successful parody/satire film of it before it became a trend. Pegg and Frost have an amazing repertoire, especially when they fit so neatly into their character. Hilarious and a lot of fun, but upon re-watching I can't help but notice severe pacing issues during the final acts of the film where things almost come to a halting stop as the cast bunkers up in the tavern. Especially with the contrive attempt at drama that left me wondering why it took such a serious and exhausting emotional turn.

• Tim S

  
  Whatever your personal or technical definition of a perfect film is, it's going to always be biased based on what you personally relish. With that in mind, this is, to me, a perfect film from beginning to end. No flaws whatsoever. Am I being biased? Absolutely. I love this movie… More
  Whatever your personal or technical definition of a perfect film is, it's going to always be biased based on what you personally relish. With that in mind, this is, to me, a perfect film from beginning to end. No flaws whatsoever. Am I being biased? Absolutely. I love this movie so much and have done so ever since I first set eyes upon it. Everything about it is pitch-perfect. The cast is rich and entertaining, the writing is strong and witty, the cinematography is gorgeous and the soundtrack is excellent... not to mention Edgar Wright's very strong direction. I can't deflate arguments about big epic films or even sweeping dramas being personal favorites, but when it comes to just the pure inventiveness and joy of filmmaking, Shaun of the Dead is heads and tails above them all. It just clicks with me the way no film ever has. I can always pop this in for the sheer amount of inspiration it gives me, or just simply for the quality of entertainment it holds. I hold it in my highest esteem.

• Dead A

  
  Am I the only one who didn't find this that much funny? Not like it was boring and I did laughed (once!). But the rating scared me more than those zombies!

• Brad W

  
  How can someone not enjoy this movie, it funny smart, and cool,. MY only problem was is that it should've had more too it and been longer.

• Carlos M

  
  An atypical zombie movie that nicely blends plenty of gore and British humor while making a smart social commentary. Pegg and Frost are so funny together, and this film has many witty, sarcastic dialogues and hilarious moments that will make you laugh hard.

• Matt G

  
  Simon Pegg's first appearance since his hit show Spaced, showed us how to laugh at zombies.

• Bently L

  
  Two lifeless British slackers are about to make use of their lives when they are caught in the middle of a zombie apocalyse. "Shaun of the Dead" is smart, well-written, and funny. They did a good job at balancing the comedic tone of the film with the gory zombie part of the… More
  Two lifeless British slackers are about to make use of their lives when they are caught in the middle of a zombie apocalyse. "Shaun of the Dead" is smart, well-written, and funny. They did a good job at balancing the comedic tone of the film with the gory zombie part of the film. Not only is it funny, its also a great gory zombie film. Its got a good amount of zombies eating people and gore. Just the way I like it! "Shaun of the Dead" is a bit overrated but, boy, is it good! "Come and get it! It's a running buffet!"

• danny d

  
  along with hot fuzz this stands as simon peggs best work. hilarious and inventive, the quirks of the film make it work. solid allusions to great zombie films and blends comedy with actual horror at points. enjoyable escapist british comedy.

• Jim H

  
  I don't have much to say about this film. It is a British comedy with a few good, typically British one-liners ("I think I'd like to be shot now."), but I didn't find myself all that entertained. I did find the social commentary stating that our everyday… More
  I don't have much to say about this film. It is a British comedy with a few good, typically British one-liners ("I think I'd like to be shot now."), but I didn't find myself all that entertained. I did find the social commentary stating that our everyday lives make us zombies as much as a zombie bite slightly amusing.

• Jeff "

  
  In The Horror genre, theres been a few good zombie comedies. Return Of The Living Dead and Army Of Darkness are probably the most famous titles to grave the genre. Shaun Of The Dead is by the best Zombie Comedy since. What makes the film so good is Simon Pegg and Nick Frosts antics on… More
  In The Horror genre, theres been a few good zombie comedies. Return Of The Living Dead and Army Of Darkness are probably the most famous titles to grave the genre. Shaun Of The Dead is by the best Zombie Comedy since. What makes the film so good is Simon Pegg and Nick Frosts antics on screen. Especially Nick Frost as Ed. he is just hilarious. Shaun of The Dead can easily be seen as the best Zombie Comedy since Army Of Darkness and Return Of The Living Dead because the humour and horror elements are blended together very well to create a unique film with plenty of laugh yet enough horror elements to please the regular comedy viewer and the diehard zombie fan. The script is very well crafted and the film is clever, witty, and over the top funny. Watching this film is a blast and will guarantee a great time. Shaun and Ed are the main characters, and they try to survive in a local pub during an apocalyptic zombie outbreak. This film is a treasure and the cast does a phenomenal job with a terrific script and story. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are always a pleasure to watch on screen, and Shaun Of The Dead proves it. Shaun Of The Dead is a real treat to watch with family and friends, and is a good film to watch during the Halloween season. Many laughs and scares will abound in this latest zombie comedy genre, and therefore is another addition to the very short list of the best zombie comedies ever made. The film should appeal to every horror fan, as this has all the elements of a good horror film and elements of a good comedy film. Edgar Wright has done a marvelous job at crafting something great here, and Shaun Of The Dead remains one of three most memorable British Horror films. Definitely one of the best horror films in the last ten years. Sam Raimi and Dan O'Bannon would be proud. Considering that this film has George A. Romero's stamp of approval, it should be enough for you to give this a look if you still haven't. Enjoy!

• John H

  
  A serious parody of Zombie flicks that manages to be pretty dang funny. The humor is here and there, but it doesn;t fail to amuse. And for a parody of a particular typoe of horror, it's probably the best ZOmbie movie to be made. Edgar Wright's directional debut and what a… More
  A serious parody of Zombie flicks that manages to be pretty dang funny. The humor is here and there, but it doesn;t fail to amuse. And for a parody of a particular typoe of horror, it's probably the best ZOmbie movie to be made. Edgar Wright's directional debut and what a fine film it is. A horror/comedy has been done before, but not like this. The only problem was the strain of it all. Too much, too little? Too hard to tell. Shaun, the salesman, is in a mix-up with his life. With a dead relationship with his ex, a killer hate for his step dad, and a daily routine aside the roommate, Shaun is way down on all luck. As if it couldn't get any worse... (I spoke too soon). Oh no! Zombies are multiplying in size and taking over London! What's the plan, then? Get his girl back, make mends with the folks, and sort life out. Oh, and try not to get eaten alive. There is where my weak spot is. I don't mean the nerve in my body that, if pushed, completely exaggerates my level of enjoyment. Not at all that. It's the area which exasperates my frustration. The place this falls under is the plot. Though the constant gags and giggles are witty as well as original and creative, the way it goes is unusual. There isn't a single moment where the next scene becomes obvious. It's spontaneous, but not random during. Without any anticipation or distinct direction, adding little action or screening, it's easy to loose interest in what's going on. But I digress. Other than that, the flaws fall short.

• Mark W

  
  I find there's always been an element of humour to the old George A. Romero zombie flicks. Let's face it, how hard does it look to get away from them? There were always plenty of thrills and I love those films, but sometimes it seemed they were taking the piss. With this… More
  I find there's always been an element of humour to the old George A. Romero zombie flicks. Let's face it, how hard does it look to get away from them? There were always plenty of thrills and I love those films, but sometimes it seemed they were taking the piss. With this film, there's no doubt that it's doing just that. Shaun (Simon Pegg) is in a dead end job, just split up with his girlfriend and shares a flat with his idle best pal Ed (Nick Frost), who does nothing but play playstation, eat cornettos and frequent the local public house. Shaun's life is frankly, going nowhere. However, when an outbreak of flesh eating zombies happen to start appearing around his neighbourhood, taking bites out of his family and friends, Shaun finds his purpose in life. Armed with a cricket bat and batch of old vinyl L.P.'s he sets out to save his loved ones and hide out in his favourite pub, till it all blows over. An impressive pastiche of the zombie films of old, injected with some hilarious humour and fine comedy moments. Director Edgar Wright cut his teeth on the T.V. Series "Spaced" and brings the same cast to this, as well as some other familiar faces from British comedy shows like, "The Office", "League of Gentleman" & "Black Books". It's Wright's familiarity with the genre that's most impressive though, he could quite easily have played it straight and still came across as a competent director of horror. He employs excellent use of atmosphere and structure with some wonderfully inventive camerawork. I was very impressed, considering it's his first feature length film and it's no surprise that Tarantino & Rodriguez had him direct one of the fake trailers on their "Grindhouse" double feature. On the down side though, I found some of the gags forced and the jokes (much like the flesh eating un-dead) became rather stale. With no fresh ideas after passing the hour mark, it started to show it was really a 30minute television episode, drawn out to feature length. Still, there's bags of fun to be had with fine performances from a great cast and Pegg and Frost are an excellent comedy duo.

• Richard C

  
  hilarious, better then zombieland. I'm pretty sure that this is the first or one of the first zombie comedy. I love this movie. A

• Spencer S

  
  Simon Pegg from the UK TV show "Spaced" takes his first turn in the movie making business and does swimmingly.

• Coxxie M

  
  Zomies are not funny and never will be funny. thanks, have a good 'un!

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