How do you make an original from a remake? Watch Dawn of the Dead and see.

Rating: 8/10 (29 March 2004)

As a longtime fan of the "Dead" series, which has stretched out for over three decades, I wasn't sure how much entertainment I was going to get for my hard earned dollar, so I did the matinee thing. I had nothing to worry about. This movie had comedy, drama, a little love thing goin', some gore, some tension and some very nice acting. The undead were even much more believable than in any of the originals. I think the running sarcasm played out among the characters set the tone for the film which help offset the well-established tension. I really enjoyed this movie, much more than I had hoped too, which is always a great surprise.
Two popcorns way up!