"Look, He's Got An Arm Off"!

Rating: 10/10 (24 September 2004)

I missed Shaun Of The Dead at the cinema. Waited to see it but just couldn't find the time. Same as the new version of Dawn Of The Dead. Too many engagements to get there. I remember going to see George A Romero's version at my local cinema about 8 times before it was taken off. I thought it was the best movie I had ever seen, and just loved the blood and guts of it. We used to walk through our local shopping centre afterwards and imagine all those shoppers turning into zombies and how we would barricade ourselves in the local Marks and Spencers until the trouble was over. (at least we would not starve on the good grub in the food hall!)
So Shaun Of The Dead would have been right up my street. I really enjoyed 28 days later, and the resurgence of the good old Zombie movie was like a breath of fresh air.
So what do I think of Shaun Of The Dead? I think it is absolutely superb. A great British zombie movie to live with the best. Fun, exciting, and it still makes you jump in places.
I am not going into the plot, as this has been expressed by others on numerous occasions. Just sit back and enjoy it.
Some have said that Americans won't get the humour. I disagree. A twat is a twat in any language!
Pegg and Frost are superb as the main characters, ably supported by some very good British actors, including Bill Nighy (who should have had more screen time)and the sweet Lucy Davis from The Office. (Baby Carrot)
I have grown up watching the same movies as Pegg and Wright. In fact I live in the same town as where Wright comes from. Could have bumped into him down at Poole Quay!If I see him or Pegg down there I will buy them a pint for entertaining me for a couple of hours.
Go see it. excellent entertainment. Come on guys lets have Part Two
10/10