Memorable film experience that shouldn't be missed

Rating: 9/10 (23 June 2019)

"Zombieland", what the few remaining survivors call the former United States of America, is mostly in ruins, overrun by zombies, and not looking to get much better any time in the foreseeable future. Surviving and headed in their own directions, the collision of the lives of four characters results in the road trip of a lifetime with the perfect mix of bloody violence, comedy, friendship, and romance. Only named for where they are heading, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), a nerdy and quirky college age guy, first meets Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), a rough and tough zombie hating hillbilly, and later runs into hustling sisters Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) bound for Pacific Playland for a little good old-fashioned fun.
Narrated by Columbus throughout the film, this dark and twisted coming of age type tale provides an inner look at how lonely, for even those who find comfort in solitude, the zombie apocalypse could be. Surviving by his organized rules that are playfully superimposed in several scenes, Columbus must learn to see the world as it is in new ways to not only survive it, but actually live a life worth living with purpose and meaning. As each of the characters fall into his path, Columbus discovers that family means more than blood relatives and some rules need to be broken to protect what means the most.
Each character brings a new aspect to the film as well as individual strengths and weaknesses. Columbus is a loner who lacks self-confidence, people skills and bravery while battling with irritable bowel syndrome but has survived by adhering to his rules that he has made along the way. Tallahassee needs control, doesn't much care for anyone except for those he has lost and will risk lives for a Twinkie but is a fearless and hardened fighter. Wichita and Little Rock feel they don't need anyone else to survive, are young and take unnecessary risks but have always had each other to rely on and are exceptionally clever. Together they all share a common weakness of needing no one else to survive but will find that they make an unstoppable team with their combined strengths.
"Zombieland" is fast paced and chocked full of witty comedy played well by a star-studded cast. The filming was great with an abundance of well-designed scenes depicting the level of destruction that lies in the wake of the zombie epidemic. The internal monologue narrated by Columbus adds so much entertainment value, an in-depth perception of Columbus' character, was brilliantly done and was one of the most memorable aspects of this film. Much like "Shaun of the Dead", grotesque violence meets comedy and touching moments in this one-of-a-kind zombie-bashing film making "Zombieland" a fun and memorable film experience that shouldn't be missed.