A unique take on zombie movies

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2019)

In 2004 we got one of the greatest zombie films made which was Shaun of the Dead. A film that tried something different that set it apart from the rest of the zombie films. Five years later, Zombieland arrived which fuses, both, comedy and zombies once again. However the film feels fresh enough to make itself stand out.
Zombieland is told through the perspective of Columbus as he joins forces with Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock as they make their way through a zombie infested America.
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick write a script filled with blood, gore, jokes and heart. Majority of the jokes in the film are executed well and had me laughing throughout the film's entirety. What made this film feel refreshing was its cool visuals and implementation of "rules". The "rules" alongside Jesse Eisenberg's narration made this film its own thing and kept it aside from being compared to Shaun of the Dead. The narration is interesting and witty which keeps the flow going and the performances of the four leads are terrific.
Woody Harrelson is hilarious all the way through and his chemistry with Jesse Eisenberg is a treat to watch. Emma Stone is also very good as well as her on-screen sister, Abigail Breslin, who is also entertaining to watch. There are some great situations involving these four which are guaranteed to bring a laugh from you. Aside from the comedy, there are also some heartfelt scenes with our protagonists that just strengthen the bond between these four and make us root for them.
Ruben Fleischer does a great job with the direction considering this to be his first film. I think the story could have been better. There is a situation that takes place and you can easily guess which direction the film was going to take. If only the film had more of an unpredictable feeling through its story then it may have been better.
Besides that, Zombieland is a fun zombie flick that can be watched multiple times. The jokes are funny and the group play off each other quite well. The film has great visuals that add to the comedy and create a sense of uniqueness to the genre. Altogether, it's a bloody great time.