Rom-Zom-Com!

Rating: Null/10 (10 April 2004)

After watching 'Shaun of the Dead', I instantly decided that it has to be my favorite British Romantic Comedy Zombie movie ever. True, there are not many other movies that fit into that particular sub-genre, but I enjoyed the film immensely all the same. I disagree that this movie is just an extension of 'Spaced', although I am a big fan of the show. What became apparent to me whilst watching 'Shaun. . .' is that writer and Actor Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright not only understand the timing of comedy, but they understand cinema. They have made an exceptionally funny film, which is not so much a parody of the Zombie movie, but a loving homage to the Zombie movie, particularly the films of George A. Romero.
'Shaun. . .' contains all the conventions of the Zombie movie, along with some side-splitting, very British humour. So, die-hard defenders of the Zombie movie need not be offended, 'Shaun of the Dead' has high production values for a British film, great action sequences, and dark humour which is not a million miles away from the likes of Kill Bill.
Lets hope the guys from Spaced will be back on the big screen soon. 8/10