It's as if the original movie died and became this brain-dead zombie version.

Rating: 3/10 (28 March 2004)

SPOILERS (BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENIUS AND GARBAGE)
Romero's original had some problems (uneven acting, fake-looking blood), but his film had something to say. He managed to satiate the most rabid gorehound while also appeal to intellectuals with satire on consumer culture. The remake hasn't the wit or inclination to do anything but reduce the original's idea to a show-off visual style and cheap set pieces. The opening 10 minutes has been justifiably celebrated, but the cliches then start piling up nearly as high as the body count. I detested the entire pregnancy angle because of its illogical loop to introduce characters only to dispose of them (including a zombie baby). I'd expect that in some cheapjack slasher movie, but we're dealing with a classic, for crying out loud. This new version, with its hyperactive attitude, may win over modern viewers, but will never stand the test of time.