Interesting Re-Telling Of A Classic (SPOILERS!!!)

Rating: 8/10 (30 March 2004)

I just got home after seeing "Dawn Of The Dead," and I immediately rushed to the computer to place my thoughts on this site. After being stoked for the past few months and after watching the 10 minute clip on USA, I settled into the seat and watched, transfixed at the screen and watched the fun begin. It is a very good film (Although the camera-work made me a bit dizzy and the sound system gave me a severe migraine)with an interesting story. No need to re-cap what it's about, but I will tell you that the humor is really on target (Especially the celebrity look-a-likes that get bumped off), the zombies are incredibly SCARY! (The thought of those things running after me scared me so much that I had to look over my shoulder on my way to my car), and it wasn't too heavy on gore (Just graphic violence). The ending reminded me of 1979's "Zombie" (Those who have seen this film will understand). One word of note: watch the final credits! My one gripe is with Matt Frewer, because he really wasn't in the film that long (At least 5 minutes). Other than that, this was a truly excellent film. I HIGHLY recommend the unrated version, with the bonus footage and the behind-the scenes stuff. For fun, watch it back-to-back with the original version.