A Film To Meet All Needs

Rating: 10/10 (30 September 2004)

I saw this movie simply out of curiosity and the fact that the few previews I saw of it, made it out to be a great film. And it didn't prove me wrong. SHAUN OF THE DEAD was probably one of the best films I have seen in a long time. I was laughing all the way through the film and found the references to previous "zombie" films very humorous. Besides the jokes, which were some of the best/most creative ones I've seen in a long time, the romance was a nice and very different touch to such a film. This was the only aspect about the movie that prior to viewing it, couldn't understand how it tied into the movie without sticking out like a sore thumb. But I must say, it blended in wonderfully.
The horror/gore was kept at a nice level were it wasn't totally gross out, "THAT'S SICK!" blood and guts, but rather to the point where it got your attention and went a tad bit further. Great however, in the balancing of humor and gore so not to get one too into the film, but still at the same time laughing the whole thing off.
There was nothing wrong with the movie apart from being one of the most creative and hilarious films I've seen in a very long time. I would love a sequel...SHAUN OF THE DEAD AFTERNOON TEA anyone?