Land of the Rules

Rating: 5/10 (8 November 2009)

'Zombieland' is a fun, exciting, action-packed comedy-horror, but unfortunately, I didn't like it as much as the general public and critics. Sure, it was all I just mentioned (the "special guest appearance" and the rules not only flashed on screen, but used as props, were all great) but when it comes to Zombie-humor, you could do better with 'Shaun of the Dead.' That all being said, this one's worth a viewing. Columbus is a loner who lives by rules in a land overrun by zombies, but he meets wildcard Tallahassee and the buddy-comedy begins. Add in two annoying brats (you could say they turned more selfish in attempts to survive because of the outbreak, but they clearly show these two are fiends prior) and you got just another group attempting to maneuver through the living dead. As much as I, personally, have a distain for Harrelson, at very least, this movie gave me two characters who I loathed even more, said brats: Wichita and Little Rock. I especially hated Little Rock more. Eisenberg ("Columbus") holds his own, funny for some part and Harrelson (Twinkie-obsessed "Tallahassee") is actually enjoyable. The movie's hardly original, and wildly predictable, but overall I'd recommend for light-hearted (despite the gore) fun. The surprise cameo had to be one of the major highlights, yet was ruined by Michael Phillips on 'At the Movies' (shame on you!) Again, though predictable outcome, the cameo has the best line (albeit one word) in the film: "Garfield." I've seen more zombie movies than I probably can count, so I do know the rules, however it was fun how they presented and reminded us of them. I would like to have the entire list, just out of curiosity.