This movie is pure fun and entertainment.

Rating: Null/10 (30 November 2004)

When I started this movie I was expecting something completely stupid and uninspired. Well it is still a remake and that kinda sucks, but I got over it and now enjoy a lot. My college major is Film and watching this movie had me glued to the screen. The look was so unique, the colors in the opening are awesome and I totally dug the aerial shot of Ana driving to her house in her neighborhood. The first 15 minutes is one of the most exciting openings I have seen in a long time. And the way it showed the end of the world through someone who is clueless was great and it was very effecting. The aerial shot of Ana driving on the highway while tragedy is all around her was one of the best shots in a movie I have seen in forever and it too had me glued. The opening credits rocked as well and is very unique for its music choice which made even more great.
The characters are pretty interesting, well the main ones are I mean. I liked Ana and found her quite dependable. Michael rocked and his presence added magic to the screen. Kenneth was your stereotypical tough cop but Ving Rhames was awesome at it! C.J who is my favorite character did a standout job as the asshole turned friend and hero. Andre was annoying because I hate the tough guy type of characters and Luda was sweet and I felt for her when she was going through, well you know what if you've seen it. Everyone else did good as well, even the little parts such as Glen, Monica, Terry, and Nicole. To sum it up I was on their side the whole way.
This movie is not your Oscar type so you just let go of your logic and enjoy it, it is exciting, funny, and scary. Vivien was awesome as the little girl and I love her jump up off the floor shot. It did have some drawbacks such as the group wearing short sleeves and such, but oh well I guess they didn't want a bunch of people running around in hockey suits which I can understand. I cannot stress how awesome this movie is, and believe me I am not a stupid movie lover, I love the originals and I am very hard on what horror movie I watch. This one just had this feel to it which made it so enjoyable to me.
The directing by Snyder was great as well. His choice of colors made everything look washed out and unique, Matthew Fleonetti did the cinematography and he also did Poltergeist, just thought that was cool to know. Snyder's choice of certain shots is kind of weird but it worked out well, and by this I mean why show a toilet in slo motion, well for whatever reason it was a good choice. The direction has enthusiasm and you can tell that Snyder cared and lot and had a blast as well. Music wise the score was good, nothing spectacular but good, and the choice of songs was very unique, When the man comes around, Down with the sickness slow version. The movie knows how far fetched it is so it just makes its own thing of it. Sometimes people are too hard on movies by picking on the little things, just don't do that its as simple as that. When you first view this just expect fun entertainment and leave your logic behind. I mean I am so amazed at how much I like it, and I am not easy to please with action but this movie had it going and at every explosion there was it was a awesome sight to see.
Dawn of the Dead (2004) ***1/2 - Pure fun and entertainment. Dawn of the Dead (1978) ***1/2 - Awesome character study and undertones with a hint of campiness which makes it unique.