Really funny...British comedy is at its glorious best...

Rating: 9/10 (9 January 2005)

I am not a huge fan of the British comedies, even though that is my nationality. I don't mind them, but I feel there is more fun to be had watching an American film such as "South Park" or "The Naked Gun". And then, along came Shaun of the Dead. My views were completely shifted.
First thing I've just got to say is what a film: you've simply GOT to see this and if you haven't already MAKE sure you rent it or even buy in the near future. It's tense, fun and so, so funny. One of the great things about the film is, although you may have seen these actors on T.V. elsewhere (i.e. The Office or Spaced) it's there first proper time acting on a set and they do so, so well, impeccably timing as if they'd being doing this for 25 years. Another great aspect is how they blend the different genres together: there's horror in the pub sounded out by bellowing laughs, there's romance beforehand topped off with utter stupidity. So really, this film is just one genre; it effortlessly manages to be about three or four. And it's done so damn well (the Garden scene is so outrageously funny!) Really, this is essential viewing and if you want to see arguably the funniest British comedy ever (that can be watched over and over again) then go anywhere you can to purchase this immediately.
Overall: ****/ out of ***** (4 and a half out of 5)