A great introduction to Zombie films

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2010)

I love this movie so much. Before watching "Shaun of the Dead" you have probably the wrong expectations going into it. Zombie films by nature are supposed to be intense and scary and while this movie does that it does so with hilarious comedy (and a little bit of romance as the film's tag line suggests along the way. I think the humor in this film is what makes it accessible to both Zombie fans and those unfamiliar with Zombie culture alike.
Shaun is a guy stuck in the middle of wanting to grow up and being loyal to his nice but completely immature friend. When he loses his girlfriend, Shaun is dedicated to making a change in his life and stop living just barely getting by. His motivation to change and get his girlfriend back (along with the threat of thousands of zombies) is what drives Shaun to lead the others to safety. Shaun is met with obstacles along the way from his friends, the zombies, and himself. Shaun is faced with choices about loyalty and love and as a result he grows into the more mature but still fun person he longed to be from the beginning of the film.
Shaun of the Dead's charm is its quirkiness. It's a Zombie film at heart, but it has so many other elements to it that it can be enjoyed by both Zombie fans and those who are new to the genre. I would highly recommend it and who knows it may launch you into an affinity for Zombie films (it did so for me!)