Entertaining zombie film

Rating: 8/10 (29 October 2011)

The story itself is not complicated at all. Pretty much what you see in the trailer is what you get story-wise. There is no explanation for what's going on and there are no "bad guys" other than zombies. It's just four "friends" (lack of a better word) surviving the apocalypse. This isn't a bad thing because it provides so much entertainment! The film really hits the mark with the humor. It's crazy how dead-on the humor is. The actors also brought a lot the their roles (especially Woody Harrelson) and each one was a PERFECT choice.
Although it is a very funny movie, it never lends itself to being a true comedy because it is filled with scares and awesomely grotesque violence. Nothing like a good banjo to the face.
The best part of the film was the violence. Seriously, if you aren't watching a brutal, slow motion kill, you're watching Woody Harrelson kick zombie ass like a pro. Zombie fans need not worry because these zombies are vicious and bleed a LOT.
Though the film felt a little more like a romantic comedy with some of its elements towards the end. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but I can see why many were disappointed by this. Maybe without these clichés this film would have been better.
One thing that may leave viewers disliking this film more is Bill Murray's cameo. There are of course a lot of complaints about his short cameo, and I agree. His cameo really felt out of place and just was not needed. Though there are also those whom praise his cameo.
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As a rewatch 08/01/17' Zombieland is as I have remembered from the first viewing. Not much of a plot, just four people trying got survive the apocalypse, while defeating the zombies. The movie is quite fun and doesn't take itself too serious which in many films is a way to ruin the mood. Zombieland made over $100 million worldwide with a $24 million budget, we are surprised this film did not spun a sequel. As another rewatch 05.14.20' and after watching the sequel, opinions remain same towards this film. It feels better in different aspects compared to the sequel, while it may be more simplistic (with less characters) yet the comedy isn't forced. The ending climax at the amusement park is also very similar to the ending on the sequel. Yet it is delivered better here.