Fairly Funny Romantic Britcom with Zombies

Rating: 6/10 (3 June 2008)

Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead hybridizes Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days After, then infuses them into a British romantic comedy. This improbable combination of elements is nicely blended due to a solid script and very good directing.
Just as pathological loser Shaun is dumped by his beloved girlfriend, an outbreak of zombification occurs in London. Inspired to show his true colors, grow up, and take the bull by its horns all at once, Shaun and his shut-in room-mate Ed develop a plan to rescue Shaun's mum, step-dad, girlfriend and his best friends by locking down in the pub which inspired the break up.
Most of the laughs result from gender stereotypes epitomized by Shaun and Ed and typical horror-comedy stuff. Though this is a relatively low-brow comedy, the characters are sympathetic and real enough to carry the story. Directing and cinematography are A+ and, like the script, very British.
Highly recommended for horror-comedy fans. Recommended for comedy fans. Weakly recommended for horror fans. for everybody else - this is a good movie night film for a relaxing evening with friends, booze and popcorn.