Don't stop me now I'm having a good time,... having a good time

Rating: 8/10 (10 February 2006)

I am not a fan of zombie movies to Say the least therefore I was pleasantly surprised and somewhat thrilled when I saw this for the first time.
What can I say but what a show, I laughed from start to finish. Simon Pegg is a very talented writer and comic actor. He is in my opinion the British Woody Allen. I was not familiar with him and Edgar Wrights previous working relationship but this is a classic example of a actor and director being on the same wavelenght and working not for the money but for their sheer love of film making.
Pegg plays Shaun whose live is bookended by his best mate Ed (Nick Frost) and his local pub The Winchester. He is dumped by his girl friend on the eve of an Apocalypse. He decides overnight that his girlfriend is the girl from him and he must get his life back on tracks. With the aid of Ed he must rescue his girlfriend, her friends and his mother from certain extinction.
Shaun of the Dead is well acted, written and directed. It's supporting cast is fantastic. Nick Frost is brilliant as Ed but in my own opinion it's the performance by Dylan Moran that really shine through as the cowardly David. Kate AShfield plays Peggs girlfriend although she comes across as quite annoying I will admit this girl has talent. The Cast also boasts the best in British Comedy ranging from Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith, Tamzin Grieg and many others.
Shaun of the dead has got something for every one and it will not disappoint Horror fans. Already a cult success partnership I look forward to Peggs & Wrights further collaborations. Especially if they are as clever and funny as this.