An Excellent And Hilarious Zombie Comedy And One Of The Greatest Horror Comedies Of All Time

Rating: 10/10 (19 August 2013)

Shaun Of The Dead is one of the greatest Horror Comedies of all time and an Excellent Zombie film that is filled with great direction,tons of zombies,hilarious laughs,a fantastic cast,a wonderful script and a terrific film score. All of those elements make Shaun Of The Dead one of my favorite Zombie films and an unforgettable Cult Classic.
Set in London,England,Shaun Of The Dead tells the story of Shaun(Simon Pegg),a sales man that doesn't have many ambitions in his life and is having problems with his girlfriend Liz(Kate Ashfield)and trying to sort his life out. Even though Shaun is having problems,they only get worse cause now Shaun has to deal with a Zombie outbreak that's happening in London meaning that Shaun has to fight off the Living Dead and try to get to a local pub and have a cold beer.
Shaun Of The Dead is easily one of the funniest Horror Comedies of all time and is the first in the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy(or Blood And Ice Cream Trilogy or Cornetto Trilogy)and is a film that hilarious from beginning to end. It's a movie that takes the Zombie movie genre and uses the genre for over the top laughs and funny Humor that just never stops and after you watch the film your stomach will be hurting so much from laughter that happens throughout the film and the laughs making Shaun Of The Dead a classic Horror Comedy that ranks alongside other classic Horror Comedies such as Evil Dead 2:Dead By Dawn,The Return Of The Living Dead,An American Werewolf In London,Re-Animator and Peter Jackson's Dead Alive just to name a few.. One of the main reasons Shaun Of The Dead is such a great film and Cult Classic is because director and co-writer Edgar Wright and lead actor,star and co-writer Simon Pegg have given viewers a silly and hilarious Zombie movie that pays homage and tribute to Zombie movies of the past such as George A. Romero's films and other great Zombie films while at the same time mocking the Zombie and giving viewers a movie that is creative and hilarious and original as well as stylish and imaginative. The Comedy and laughs in the film are funny,wild and over the top with tons of jokes,dialog and moments in the film that are smart and inventive but is also offbeat and weird and the laughs will have viewers in tears thanks to the main characters and the way they reacts to situations whether it's dealing with Zombies or themselves. The Comedy in SOTD is also very subtle and clever with great and fun references to classic Horror and Zombie movies that came before this film and the references will go over most viewers heads when you first watch SOTD but will be recognized and noticeable with multiple viewings. What's also great about SOTD is that there are moments that are played in a straight forward manner so the film doesn't become a Spoof or Parody. Although SOTD is a Comedy it never forgets that it's a Horror film as well because there is a few moments where the movie can be suspenseful and intense and can make you jump out of your seat. The main character is an amazing character because he is an unlikely hero that would be able to deal with trying to help his friends and loved ones survive the Zombie Apocalypse with all of the problems he's having in his personal life. As the film goes on we see Shaun start to grow as a leader and man and it's done in a funny and some times serious way with great character development that isn't always seen in Zombie films and you root for Shaun to succeed. The Zombies in SOTD are wonderful and are influenced by George A. Romero's films because like in Romero's film's they look like regular people you see on the street. The way the Zombies are used in the film is masterful and hilarious and will you rolling on the floor laughing. The screenplay by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg is truly brilliant and filled with amazing and hilarious dialog that is memorable and done in a rapid fire pace that is funny and ingenious and will stay with you after you watch it. The violence and gore in SOTD is bloody and grisly at times but is done in a comedic way so you won't take it seriously. The ending of the film is great,funny and surprising and will put a smile on lots of viewers faces. A wonderful conclusion to this film.
The whole cast is great in their roles. Simon Pegg is excellent and hilarious as Shaun,the hero of the film,with Pegg bringing laughs and likability to the role. Kate Ashfield is amazing and funny as Liz,Shaun's girlfriend and has great scenes with Pegg. Nick Frost is brilliant and laugh out loud funny as Ed,Shaun's best friend and roommate and has hilarious scenes with Pegg. Lucy Davis is fantastic as Dianne,a friend of Liz's. Dylan Moran is terrific as David,Dianne's jerk boyfriend. Penelope Wilton is delightful as Barbara,Shaun's Mother. Bill Nightly is great Phillip,Shaun's Step Father. Jessica Stevenson is outstanding as Yvonne,Shaun's friend. Peter Serafinowicz is hilarious as Pete,Shaun and Ed's roommate.
The direction by Edger Wright is brilliant and stylish,with Wright always moving the camera with tracking shots,zooms,close-ups giving the film a great atmosphere. Amazing direction,Wright.
The score by Daniel Mudford and Pete Woodhead is fantastic,suspenseful and eerie while at the same time full of energy matching the tone of the film. Wonderful score by Mudford and Woodhead. There is also great song by Queen called Don't Stop Me Now,which is used in a hilarious scene
In final word,if you love Edgar Wright,Horror Films,Comedies,Zombie Films or Genre films or films in general,I highly suggest you see Shaun Of The Dead,an Excellent and Hilarious Zombie Horror Comedy and Cult Classic that you can watch again and again. Highly Recommended. 10/10.