Featured Audience Ratings

• Greg S

  
  After the zombie apocalypse, one of the living dead finds that he has memories of being alive, and even what it means to love. This zombie twist on Romeo and Juliet starts out with a great premise, but the longer it goes on, the more it sacrifices satire and insight for unlikely… More
  After the zombie apocalypse, one of the living dead finds that he has memories of being alive, and even what it means to love. This zombie twist on Romeo and Juliet starts out with a great premise, but the longer it goes on, the more it sacrifices satire and insight for unlikely romance aimed at the "Twillight" crowd. Not bad but a bit of a missed opportunity.

• Film C

  
  An interesting concept on What normally is a recycled plot! Likeable characters, original and amusing but still even with that originality is an average movie.

• Jeff "

  
  With the sheer bad movies that have plagued the horror genre so far in 2013, it's really a glimpse of fresh air to see this zombie comedy. Along with Mama, Warm Bodies the second genre film that should appeal to horror fans. For zombie freaks, seeing this film should be a no… More
  With the sheer bad movies that have plagued the horror genre so far in 2013, it's really a glimpse of fresh air to see this zombie comedy. Along with Mama, Warm Bodies the second genre film that should appeal to horror fans. For zombie freaks, seeing this film should be a no brainer. The film has been described as Twilight with zombies. I know that seems farfetched, but it couldn't further from the truth. The film is a romantic comedy with zombies and with that said it's a fresh twist on traditional zombie movies. For it being a "Twilight with Zombies" film, well, that's crap because Twilight sucks and scraps the bottom of the barrel of bad ideas. However Warm Bodies although showcases a zombie in love with a human girl, is a far better movie in terms of plot, acting, entertainment value and oh yeah effectively reinventing a classic genre. There are some really good performances, especially from its two lead actors. Director Jonathan Levine crafts a solid comedy horror yarn that definitely is a must see for zombie hounds everywhere. This is one of the most surprising films of the year so far, and if you're skeptical about seeing this, don't be. The film is quite entertaining for what it is, and is funny, grotesque and charming all at once. There is much to me with this film, but it nonetheless has its flaws. I felt that the material in some places was weaker than other parts. Luckily the film was always funny and managed to overcome its flaws due to a good script and a wonderful cast aided by effective directing. I really enjoyed this film, and I thought it offered something quite different and original to the Zombie genre. Warm Bodies has its imperfections, but succeeds great due to its concept and humor. This is a film that is sure to delight the most demanding zombie fan.

• E.J. B

  
  Yes, Warm Bodies does for zombies what Twilight did for vampires. But fortunately for us zombie fans, this movie does not suck. It's a heartwarming, hilarious mishmash of genres that plays like an extended episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. There's comedy, action, romance,… More
  Yes, Warm Bodies does for zombies what Twilight did for vampires. But fortunately for us zombie fans, this movie does not suck. It's a heartwarming, hilarious mishmash of genres that plays like an extended episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. There's comedy, action, romance, horror, and drama and it's all evenly balanced under the confident direction of Jonathan Levine. It's also an interesting re-invention of the zombie film. Where the zombie virus infects humans with a single bite, consuming human brains can infect the zombie with certain feelings and memories of the person. In this sense, the film also reflects the whole notion of love being like a contagious disease. This is a cute and very entertaining movie.

• Kevin C

  
  Not at all the exploration and bending of a genre it should have been, nor does it tell its story in too sensical of a manner. But it's cute.

• Liam G

  
  Both sweet and hilarious, ''Warm Bodies'' is an extremely smart and effective take on the romantic comedy genre. Hollywood, please hire Jonathan Levine for a big-budget studio film because he will do you a big favour.

• Kase V

  
  'Warm Bodies' is a unique and interesting take on your classic love story, replacing confused boy with confused zombie. Adequate thoughts that turn into inadequate conversation is one of the brilliant metaphors applied throughout the film that make it a fun experience.… More
  'Warm Bodies' is a unique and interesting take on your classic love story, replacing confused boy with confused zombie. Adequate thoughts that turn into inadequate conversation is one of the brilliant metaphors applied throughout the film that make it a fun experience. Though predictable and patched with boring spots, 'Warm Bodies' deserves some praise for its original idea and its splash of cool.

• Mark H

  
  Warm Bodies is pleasant but not perceptive. William Shakespeare did this way back in the 16th century when he wrote Romeo & Juliet (another influence). Even The Bard of Avon was borrowing from earlier traditions. "Love Conquers All" is the timeworn concept. Simply adding… More
  Warm Bodies is pleasant but not perceptive. William Shakespeare did this way back in the 16th century when he wrote Romeo & Juliet (another influence). Even The Bard of Avon was borrowing from earlier traditions. "Love Conquers All" is the timeworn concept. Simply adding zombies to the mix is just a lazy technique to make this generic material seem fresh. "We've kind of done vampires to death so let's concentrate on zombies now," is the impression I get from the way the story pitch went. Additionally the illogical plot contrivances further irritate matters. If someone killed my sweetheart, I'd run in the other direction, not date them. Warm Bodies is based on the debut novel of author Isaac Marion. Not having read the source text, I'm not sure how much of the script contains the root of Marion's ideas. Unfortunately the screenplay adaptation feels more like the result of a focus group than the outcome of genuine inspiration. fastfilmreviews.wordpress.com

• Spencer S

  
  The newest film to take a stab at reinventing the zombie genre, "Warm Bodies" is most certainly a soulful romance. Adapted from the book of the same name by Isaac Marion, this film bridges the gap between Twilight haters and lovers by giving them the earth shattering agony… More
  The newest film to take a stab at reinventing the zombie genre, "Warm Bodies" is most certainly a soulful romance. Adapted from the book of the same name by Isaac Marion, this film bridges the gap between Twilight haters and lovers by giving them the earth shattering agony of adolescent love and rejection, fit within the parameters of a horror story, without the undertones of domestic abuse. This post-apocalyptic world is set in war torn New York City were the survivors of the zombie takeover live in the innermost section of the city surrounding by a concrete wall guarded by soldiers. In the outer limits is a network of zombies, known as "corpses," who troll for flesh and shuffle around an empty airport. Also in the mix are creatures called "bonies" who are former corpses that gave up hope for recovery. The lead character is a corpse named R, whose voiceover provides insight into the true nature of the corpse community, one of utter loneliness and moral affliction at eating people. R has all the trappings of the stereotypical hipster: he collects thing others consider junk, only plays vinyl for the better sound quality, and continuously wears a red hoodie. He has no true backstory, mostly because he, like every other corpse, doesn't know who he was at the time of his death. Still, he comes across a woman named Julie, a fighter with the human resistance out to salvage medicine, and saves her life. Taking her captive as he falls deeper in love with her, both slowly realize the potential for change and the hope for humankind's resurrection. A much deeper connection links them, as R occasionally devours the brains of Julie's former boyfriend, Perry, and retains all his memories of Julie, a type of corpse dreaming. Nicolas Hoult ("X-Men: First Class") is perfectly cast as R, giving a great performance as a speechless, limb dragging zombie with a look of confusion, most times overshadowed by longing looks at his female companion. Other interesting performances come from John Malkovich ("Red") as a widowed general who is hell-bent on revenge against zombies, Rob Corddray ("Seeking a Friend for the End of the World") as a friend of R and another element of sweetness and sad sack self-reflection to this rom com, and Analeigh Tipton ("Crazy Stupid Love") as Julie's best friend, coming off as concerned and yet eccentric. Because this is a love story, and a zombie one at that, you would think there would be some large, catastrophic circumstances that would keep these two from one another, apart from the fact that one of them is dead. The film lacks horror, or even basic tension, because there isn't a real villain in the film. There are obstacles, but never a grand force that needs to be thwarted. The bonies descending, Julie's overprotective father, and the plight of the newly heart beating corpses are things to overcome, but aren't difficult problems to solve. Her father is the only thing keeping these two star crossed lovers apart, and we don't even get the full story of why he's so angry at the corpses. Yes, his wife dies at their hands, and it's easy to admire the subtlety of merely mentioning it in passing and have it be memorable, but it's too weak. Julie's mother dying is a pivotal point to their problems and yet is only offhandedly mentioned in an argument. The ending comes off as nearly anti-climactic because there isn't a huge fight scene that controls the couple's fate, only gaining understanding from those who have been hurt by the zombie apocalypse and fear change or recognition. With all these grand illusions to Romeo and Juliet (R-Romeo, Julie-Juliet, Perry-Paris, Marcus-Mercutio, Norah the Nurse) it would have been better if there was someone to overcome besides her father, who is only opposed based on the fact that R is an undead, which seems fairly rational. The cure was also nothing all that special or mind blowing. It wasn't completely biological, and came without explanation, though it did tie in with the sweetness of the love story and the overall tone of the film. It didn't quite fit into rom com or zombie genres, and for that it's appreciated, but it could have been stronger. Still, one of the better love stories, and one that becomes complicated not because of a tangled script but through human emotion or undead emotions, if you will.

• Everett J

  
  I love zombie movies, and I always love seeing a different take on the genre. "Warm Bodies" in a lot of ways is basically "Twilight" with zombies(only much, much better). Julie(Teresa Palmer) is a human who leaves a walled up city with a group to recover medical… More
  I love zombie movies, and I always love seeing a different take on the genre. "Warm Bodies" in a lot of ways is basically "Twilight" with zombies(only much, much better). Julie(Teresa Palmer) is a human who leaves a walled up city with a group to recover medical supplies when they are attacked by zombies. R(Nicolas Hoult) is one of the zombies and when he eats the brains of Julie's boyfriend, he inherits his memory and feelings and becomes instantly attracted to Julie and saves her from the others. They then form a bond, which is slowly curing R(that's all he remembers from his name) of being a zombie. I'll give the movie points on creativity and doing something different, even though there are a lot of scenes that don't make sense(she wants to leave, he says no because it's not safe, so they drive a car around). The acting is decent, nothing great, but nothing that really ruins the movie. If there was something I really didn't like about the movie, it's that it is one of those movies where the trailer gave all the funny parts away. It's funny, but it's really much more of a romantic movie than a comedy(maybe because I had seen the previews so many times). Having said that, "Walking Dead" comes back next week, and this is a good movie to watch to hold you over for another week. There's enough here to please zombie fans and the girls that get dragged to it who wish they would make another "Twilight".

• Josh L

  
  Warm Bodies is kind of a hard movie for me to review. On the one hand it somehow makes a human and zombie falling in love believable and touching with actual chemistry between the two performers. It does this better than any of the Twilight films. On the other hand, though, it… More
  Warm Bodies is kind of a hard movie for me to review. On the one hand it somehow makes a human and zombie falling in love believable and touching with actual chemistry between the two performers. It does this better than any of the Twilight films. On the other hand, though, it doesn't quite go all out with its premise and goes for some of the easy answers towards the end. It's unique and can be quite funny, but there was also a couple times where I thought it was being kind of stupid and obvious. It's not as inventive and funny as Zombieland, but it's not your typical cheesy B movie either. I think part of the problem for me is that I love horror movies and don't like seeing zombies in a romantic comedy. Twilight is ruining the genre. There's not enough unique and interesting horror movies as is, and especially ones with the classic creatures of yesterdays horror (vampires, zombies, werewolves etc..) Warm Bodies is not a bad movie at all, and just based on its merits I can recommend to almost anyone who would be interested in a zom-rom-com as they are now calling it, but if you are expecting a clever horror film you'll be disappointed. This is about as much of a horror movie as the Twilight series.

• Nate Z

  
  Given the explosion in zombie culture and the avalanche of zombie movies, it was only a matter of time before a studio pitched the romantic possibilities. They may be dead but they still have needs. Based on Issac Marion's young adult novel, Warm Bodies attempts to tell a love… More
  Given the explosion in zombie culture and the avalanche of zombie movies, it was only a matter of time before a studio pitched the romantic possibilities. They may be dead but they still have needs. Based on Issac Marion's young adult novel, Warm Bodies attempts to tell a love story from a zombie's perspective. Writer/director Jonathan Levine, so skillful with tone in the comedy/drama 50/50, tackles an even trickier balancing act. With some visual flair, an eclectic soundtrack, and a winning onscreen pair, Warm Bodies is a sweet love story that does enough right to leave you smiling. In the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, R (Nicholas Hoult) is a zombie who spends most of his days shuffling through an airport. Occasionally he has a series of conversations with his pal, M (Rob Corddry), which mostly amount to grunts. R can't remember who he was before he became a zombie, or even what life was like before it all went to pot, but there is one thing that will make him feel alive again - human brains. You see, this tasty delicacy allows zombies to relive the memories of their victims. It's a nice release from, you know, decomposing. The zombies that have completely given up all sense of self peel off all their skin, becoming the Bonies, a wraith-like band of creatures that will feed off anything, even the dead. This is R's life until his chance encounter with Julie (Teresa Palmer). He's smitten instantly and feels something weird in his chest. His heart has started beating again. He doesn't want to eat her, just protect her. Of course he did also happen to eat her now-ex-boyfriend (David Franco). R whisks her to safety to his home in an airplane cabin. They listen to records and he instructs her on ways to pose as a zombie. She's cautious but grows fond of her zombie protector (zombie Stockholm syndrome?). But R is proof that the zombies can change and that humanity can be saved. There's just the matter of convincing Julie's father, General Grigio (John Malkovich), who had to shoot his own wife after she turned. He wants them all dead and will do whatever it takes to protect the last bastion of the living. Levine has found what may be one of the only optimistic zombie films out there. Usually these movies end one of two ways: 1) everybody dies (the preferred option), or, 2) the heroes manage a final escape but are most likely doomed beyond all hope (just pushes their inevitable off screen and into our imaginations). Tethered to a genial but winning romance, Warm Bodies is a zombie movie with a genuine sense of hope, revival, and even finds way to carve out a happy ending that, while predictable, feels right tonally. The twee romance has a lot more in common with indie stylings than it does, say, Twilight, which will likely be invoked by many a critic and ticket-buyer alike. It's not so much the brooding, sullen, exasperating kind of "romance" Twilight has primed people to expect when monsters date young girls. Thanks to the helpful voiceover, we see R as a thoughtful (being generous here considering his peers) guy who, like most teens, is trying to battle his inner urges and sense of awkwardness. He may be a zombie but Levine and Hoult have found a way to make R relatable and a likeable dead chap to root for. It also helps that he and Palmer (I Am Number Four) have above average chemistry together. Sure it's a little weird that she takes the whole guy-crushing-on-me-kinda-ate-my-old-boyfriend, but like any relationship, there are just obstacles you're going to have to overcome together. And as my pal Eric would attest, any Franco had it coming (his big bro did lead to the end of mankind in 2011, so maybe he's responsible for the zombie apocalypse). I appreciated that even with a PG-13 rating the movie still has a bite to it. Premise-alone, there is plenty for room for some intriguing mismatched comedy. I enjoyed the aspect that consuming human brains unlocks that person's memories. I like that R saves brains for later snacks. I liked that he used this absurd plot device to help him get closer with Julie and makes him feel guilty. Warm Bodies finds a way around the whole bodies decomposing issue, which is important since we don't want our Romeo to be too disgusting for the teen girls. It refrains from overt gore, relying on implied carnage and preferring choosing a chaste smearing of blood on lips, like he just got carried away eating a cherry pie. Honestly, I didn't miss the gore. While the concept of a completely putrid corpse, with its flesh rotting and falling from its face, finding romance would be darkly comical, I think Levine chose the savvier path, forming a romance that doesn't overdose on irony, which it would if the dead-boy-meets-girl romance were more grotesque. That's the reason the Bonies exist, to provide a more grotesque and more evil foe that can provide perspective on the nobility of the not-all-the-way-dead people. Levine works enough comic angles that the comic possibilities feel explored, although much like the horror and romance could have been pushed even further. As is, I found R's musings wryly enjoyable, and his undead bromance with M provides some of the funniest moments in the film. Corddry (TV's Children's Hospital) is terrific in the movie and even finds what little room he can to add a touch of poignancy with his character. Often the humor, like the horror elements, is pretty relaxed but effective, refraining from oversized wackiness. You seriously would think that the movie would go bigger with its comedy considering everything at play. Hoult (X-Men: First Class, TV's Skins) does a credible job as a zombie, let alone an American zombie; it's not all shuffling and caveman monosyllabic grunts. The actor is adept with communicating the awkwardness of his character in physicality. It's funny how much you end of empathizing with a character that is dead. Hoult is also a pretty hunky guy, Vulcan eyebrows and all, but his amiable demeanor and young love clumsiness will win over as many guys in the audience as ladies. Palmer, also sporting an American accent, gets the blood pumping. Julie is underwritten but rises above just being a typical damsel-in-distress. It's nice that later in the movie, when R breaks into the human camp, the roles are reversed, and Julie gets to protect him with her wits and will. Malkovich (R.E.D.) gets the worst of it just because his character is so rote. I suppose I could lambaste the movie's love-conquers-all logic with a dash of critical cynicism, but I feel like its low-key yet unfailingly romantic side is another of the movie's charms. Sure, the idea that teenage love changing the world one beating heart at a time sounds like someone took the lyrics from an 80s power ballad and had it come to life (I'm reminded of the Patton Oswalt bit about the music video of an 80s hair band against the police: "He'd deflecting the bullets with the power of his rocking!"). There's no real explanation why the zombies are getting better, though the concept of reclaiming their humanity appears to be contagious. I guess you could make some mild commentary on the healing power of human connection, but I don't think Levine goes too far with any sort of subtext/social allegory, though there are enough slipshod Romeo and Juliet parallels. To the audience members who rankle at the unexplainable zombie cure, I would like to draw attention to the fact they are ignoring the fantastical logical puzzle of corpses coming back to life in the first place. If nobody minds why the zombie virus/crisis starts, then I don't see why I should be sweating over what solves it. Warm Bodies is a return to horror for Levine. Before his Sundance breakthrough The Whackness, the man got his start directing 2006's All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. He's made what may be the only zombie movie that I can say is "cute," and that's perhaps the best word for Warm Bodies. It's a cute movie, perfectly pleasant, charming in its low-key sweetness while still managing to be clever. It's dark but not too mordant, and sweet but not sappy. The last act doesn't feel like it has the proper balance that the rest of the movie coasts with, but it wasn't enough to ruin the film. At its core, it's a cute love story, a zom-rom-com that's much better than being relegated as "Twilight with zombies." Yes it could have been darker, more macabre with its humor, and there are plenty of gloomy opportunities afforded by the premise of an undead boyfriend, but Levine and his actors have conceived a film that manages to be many things, chief among them enjoyable. It's a zombie movie that might make you feel squishy but under completely different circumstances. Nate's Grade: B

• KJ P

  
  "Warm Bodies" almost feels like a Romeo and Juliet for our generation. With loveable characters, an intriguing plot, and an execution better than anyone could ever ask for, this film pulls off the impossible, which is what the "Twilight" films failed to do. As… More
  "Warm Bodies" almost feels like a Romeo and Juliet for our generation. With loveable characters, an intriguing plot, and an execution better than anyone could ever ask for, this film pulls off the impossible, which is what the "Twilight" films failed to do. As humans are sent in to destroy corpses, there is also another evil, far worse that they should be more concerned about. While in the hunt for these corpses, one of the humans (Julie), finds herself falling for a zombie known as "R," who, because of love is beginning to become human again. This is definitely in the "star crossed lovers" territory of storytelling, and I must say, the director of this film took the words right out of my mouth. "I think this is a cool way of reinventing the genre." This film does just that and so much more. Funny, witty, scary, and romantic, "Warm Bodies" is the most enjoyable film I've seen so far in 2013. A great experience at the cinema!

• Devon B

  
  "Warm Bodies" bills itself as a sort of "anti-zombie movie" zombie movie. In this post-apocalyptic world, zombification is reversible through the power of love. Being a new family man myself, my mind was ready for a sunshine-and-love, sesame street kind of… More
  "Warm Bodies" bills itself as a sort of "anti-zombie movie" zombie movie. In this post-apocalyptic world, zombification is reversible through the power of love. Being a new family man myself, my mind was ready for a sunshine-and-love, sesame street kind of life-affirming zombie movie. Zombies just need a little love and understanding, okay? Nicholas Hoult stars as "R", a semi-conscious zombie who narrates the story of his life hanging around all undead in an airport terminal. Things are pretty dull for him until he meets Julie (Teresa Palmer), as they're both out scouting for food with their respective parties (well, Julie's party IS the food, and they mostly get eaten). R rescues Julie and takes her back to hide in his "house" which is an old, abandoned jet airliner. The two sit around listening to rock-n-roll records while a montage shows Julie doing cute, quirky things with the bashful yet hunky zombie. Meanwhile, Julie's dad (John Malkovich), the leader of the human camp, is searching for Julie. He's a relentless zombie hunter who shoots them on sight (so R better watch it). As R and Julie (R-omeo and Juliet?) fall in love, R begins to change and the zombification disease begins to fade from his body. To quote Gene Simmons, "Dr. Love has the cure you're thinking of". I was expecting Warm Bodies to be a quirky little romantic zombie comedy (or rom-zom-com if you want to get cute), maybe in the vein of Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland. But Warm Bodies feels kind of tired and cliched, in spite of it's unusual take on the genre. It starts off promising but quickly delves into well-worn, predictable action/chase scenery that follows the familiar paint-by-numbers pattern. It's unfortunate, because I wanted to like this movie more than I actually did. I feel there's still a place in this world for a happy zombie movie, this just isn't it.

• Aaron N

  
  R: I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I mean, we're all dead. It would seem highly unlikely that I would like a romantic comedy with a regular human girl and a hipster zombie as the romantic leads that are supposed to fall in love, but here we are. Based on description… More
  R: I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I mean, we're all dead. It would seem highly unlikely that I would like a romantic comedy with a regular human girl and a hipster zombie as the romantic leads that are supposed to fall in love, but here we are. Based on description alone, this seemed like a bad idea, but rather than dwell on being a sappy love story with a catchy gimmick in the midst of audiences loving all things zombie and paranormal teen romance novel-related, Warm Bodies is actually an enjoyable, clever, and oddly sweet film. It works best when it deals with the ins and outs of a zombie-infested world from the point-of-view of its zombie narrator, but even if the romantic drama and stakes do not fully work, this film was still able to make for a fun alternative to standard zombie fare, let alone generic rom-coms. read the whole review at thecodeiszeek.com

• Shawn M

  
  Wow, well, I honestly hated the idea of this film and refused to watch it to begin with, due to the whole "oh god, here comes another twilight" but damn, they actually done a really good job with this and is definently a better love story than twilight haha. After I… More
  Wow, well, I honestly hated the idea of this film and refused to watch it to begin with, due to the whole "oh god, here comes another twilight" but damn, they actually done a really good job with this and is definently a better love story than twilight haha. After I accidently watched the trailer, I knew I had to see this and wasn't at all dissapointed, I highly applaud!!!!!!

• George F

  
  I liked Warm Bodies and here's why...First, to find a way to tread new ground on a subject which seems to be everywhere right now is pretty impressive, and though the Zom-Com has been done before, and better (see Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland), this version does have new ideas… More
  I liked Warm Bodies and here's why...First, to find a way to tread new ground on a subject which seems to be everywhere right now is pretty impressive, and though the Zom-Com has been done before, and better (see Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland), this version does have new ideas to present. Second, Nicolas Hault is a damn good actor (see About a Boy or X-Men: First Class) and I just like seeing him in anything. Third, you can tell this is from the director of 50/50, there is real and very subtle emotion and humor throughout. It's not Laugh-Out-Loud funny, it's real funny. It's not tearing-up sad, but it's genuine sad. To bring realism and emotion to a zombie comedy again is a pretty cool thing. So in conclusion, Warm Bodies is pretty solid. It's not the best of it's kind, not even the second best, but it's well-worth the price of admission.

• Caesar M

  
  Warm Bodies is base on the best selling novel of the same name that I have not read nor even heard off. While the film is not good enough to make you want to read the novel it's based on, this zom-rom-com is a good teen movie. Warm Bodies is set in a post-apocalyptic world where… More
  Warm Bodies is base on the best selling novel of the same name that I have not read nor even heard off. While the film is not good enough to make you want to read the novel it's based on, this zom-rom-com is a good teen movie. Warm Bodies is set in a post-apocalyptic world where zombie R has grown tired of his zombie lifestyle. One day after R saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world. The plot does not go into detail on what happened pre-apocalypse. That's not the focus of the film. It's simply a teen romance flick that takes inspiration from "Romeo & Juliet". The plot foundation on romance is very solid. The two couple don't immediately fall in love, but instead slowly build a interesting relationship. The two are likable in their own ways and both contribute to the relationship and the predicaments they get in. Plus I find it very hard not to like a zombie who played my favorite John Waite song. The social commentary is subtle here. It's not really shoved into your face and you might even forget it says something about technology since it never feels like commenting in any distracting way. The weak aspect is the comedy. Nearly every single joke failed to make me laugh. The film assumes if a zombie does or says something it'll be funny. A zombie not being able to drive a car counts as joke here or saying "Damn b***ches" are the extent the jokes go. The comedy in this zom-rom-com fails. The foundation of the romance with zombies more than make up for the weak comedy. Nicholas Hoult plays protagonist zombie R and he handles it well. He makes rooting for a flesh eater good a good thing. The makeup on him help sells the idea that he's a zombie, but it's also naturally being able to change over the course of the movie. He finds right balance of what physical movements to do and facial expressions to make so he never comes out as too undead or too human during his change. Teresa Palmer smartly plays well off Nicholas Hoult character with plenty of energy. She helps lighten up the mood in some of the more serious scenarios. She successfully carries the emotional weight on her shoulder for a good chuck of the film. I would comment on the supporting cast, but this is mostly focused on Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. Don't worry though, Rob Corddry is involve and is the memorable of the supporting cast. The CG for a different group of zombies called the Bonies looks unconvincing. It's very standard CG, but the director intelligently uses darkly lit environment to make the Bonies come out as terrifying over visibly clear fake looking viscous zombies. Warm Bodies is a rom-zom-com that delivers on the romance that also delivers a social commentary that never gets in the way. This is one rom-com that is more accessible to a broader audience that'll embrace it's bizarre premise and smart writing that treats them like adults. Note: Twilight comparison For anyone who dares compare this to Twilight here are three noticeable differences. 1. It's more accessible to guys since the protagonist is someone we can relate to and while not in the same context we can see our self in similar situation. Twilight is the opposite for we think Taylor Launter falling in love with a baby is creepy instead of romantic. 2. It does not ruined the general perception of the undead creature like Twilight did with Vampires. Warm Bodies is a fresh take on a familiar creature that has been used one to many times to simply kill the living. 3. Teresa Palmer is a better role model for women. One that's smart and with strong mindset to make it through tough situations. Kristen Stewart in Twilight starts a war between two mythical creatures and forces two guys to fight for her. I don't know about you, but Bella Swan is more of an antagonist that enjoys ruining lives and I can't imagine fighting for someone like her. Teresa Palmer on the other hand is worth fighting for.

• Walter M

  
  In "Warm Bodies," R.(Nicholas Hoult) is looking for something more out of undeath than just shuffling around an airport all day with his fellow zombies, hoarding items in an airplane(This fall on Bravo: Zombie Hoarders), hanging out with his best friend(Rob Corddry), and… More
  In "Warm Bodies," R.(Nicholas Hoult) is looking for something more out of undeath than just shuffling around an airport all day with his fellow zombies, hoarding items in an airplane(This fall on Bravo: Zombie Hoarders), hanging out with his best friend(Rob Corddry), and going out for a light snack. While on one such trip for take out, the zombies come across a band of young humans who are looking for medicine. In the melee, R. ends up killing Perry(Dave Franco). In order for him not to rise again, he eats his brains which also has the side effect of giving him his memories which might also explain R.'s attraction to Perry's girlfriend Julie(Teresa Palmer) who he escorts back to his airplane. I have never liked zombies that much because it seems like their sole appeal lies in grievous bodily harm being doled out without leading to a dreaded national debate since it would seem there are a limited amount of things you can do with them narrative wise. And along comes "Warm Bodies" to disprove that in witty fashion with its social and political satire of human society(love the take down on cell phone users).(Relax, there is some ickiness, scares and violence for those interested in such things.) Just as zombies may be more versatile than we originally imagined, so can the rest of us humans find a different path for our usual mundane lives. And an airport is the perfect setting for this story, as it feels like the people in them are constantly going in circles. Aside from the present and the future, the movie also looks to the past with its take on "Romeo and Juliet" but not in a truly faithful version since zombies don't have the verbal skills for Sheakespeare's rich language, although the young characters of "Warm Bodies" not being able to fully enjoy their youth is timeless. Plus, you have to love the vinyl records.

• Joey T

  
  Though at points a bit cheesy and silly, Warm Bodies succeeds thanks to its interesting twist on the zombie genre, talented leads, and a strong, working sense of humor.

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