Its a watchable zombie film, not on 28 days later's level though

Rating: 6/10 (23 June 2011)

Dawn of the dead is your average zombie film with your not so common twists which pushes this apocalypse remake into the category of 'just watchable'
You have your young woman. the police guy who gets on your nerve. the beast black guy of the group and your other stereotypes from a zombie apocalypse flick.
The survivors are trapped in the local mall and bide there time as the group of menacing flesh eaters out side grows. after a while they flee and live not-so-happily ever after.
The film has a weak start, and flaws are visible throughout the film. such as severe lack of character development and some rather unrealistic escapes from the hordes.
these weaknesses aside it actually is a good film, not just for zombies. the characters are lovable and there is some funny banter in there while there is a sense of teamwork throughout the movie.
Just what makes Dawn of the dead memorable? i can answer that. nothing.
Its the sort of film you get up from and think, huh, could have done something better but ah well.
A good time to watch this film would probably when your bored out of your mind, cause, despite its flaws, there scenes that make you think 'that was actually worth the wait'
so, overall, its a film, if you like films, watch it, if you don't like films, don't. that's all its boils down to really.
6.5 out of 10 for me. and that might be me being a bit harsh on it.