Yawn of the Dead

Rating: 4/10 (22 April 2007)

Let me preface my remarks by saying how genius I thought Shaun of the Dead was, by far, one of the best films the year it came out. That is why I was so anxious to see this film, which starred the two main characters from that film (and others). But how let down I was at the result of their next product. And let me tell you something, all of these 10 ratings you are seeing, those were ratings that people decided to give this film before they even saw it, I assure you. Because this film was not very good. The first hour drags like you would not believe. There are practically no good supporting roles in it, which is what separates it so much from Shaun of the Dead. I just thought the film was so tedious and I was checking my clock numerous times. The writing was just not there. Yes, I know, it was a parody of other cop movies (wow, what an innovative idea, have not ever seen that), but there was just nothing that amusing. Of course, at the end, they tack on the obligatory shoot-out scene, but it was tedious as well. Moreover, with recent events at Virginia Tech, it was more than a bit uncomfortable. There is a lot of hype on this movie right now because of how good Shaun of the Dead was, but this film is not Shaun of the Dead, not even close.