A Scary Movie Dawn of the Dead

Rating: 6/10 (26 February 2005)

Just reading the back cover or seeing the previews for this film, you know exactly what to expect. But can the British pull off a comedic "Dawn of the Dead" that is funnier than the original? Well, maybe.
Simon Pegg plays Shaun, an ordinary guy who is clueless about romance and the dereliction of his friend Ed (Nick Frost). In a hilarious portrayal of just how oblivious someone can be to the world around him, Shaun, bent on winning his girlfriend back, travels the city with zombies wandering about. It isn't until much later that he and his buddy Ed discover they are the new minority in town. There are some very funny scenes like attacking a pair of zombies with a record collection and zombie impersonation as a means of disguise. For a silly, brainless look at the recent zombie-film resurgence (28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, etc.), watch "Shaun of the Dead". 6/10