Fun with zombies!

Rating: 7/10 (13 May 2010)

Shaun of the Dead does for zombie movies what Hot Fuzz did for cop films. It wasn't quite as successful at it as the movie that would come afterwords, but it was a fine way for Simon and the gang to hone their craft in preparation for their epic buddy cop spoof.
The entertainment value here comes from the humor and the characters, and it succeeds in being better than many of the serious zombie movies that have been released in the last few years. Not much has to be changed in order from zombies to be transformed from horrifying to hilarious.
There's lots of in-jokes and foreshadowing that makes repeated viewings just as fun as the first. Trust me, watching a zombie being rhythmically beaten to a Queen song never gets old. Plus fans of the UK Office get the pleasure of seeing Lucy Davis (in a hilarious role) and a few other welcome cameos. Add all that to the pleasure of getting to see Simon Pegg being Simon Pegg, and what more could you want? Zombie fans will love this, plain and simple.