Funny, but not conventionally put together

Rating: 7/10 (22 October 2019)

The only time I really tend to enjoy zombies in film is when they're done in a comedic way. 'Shaun of the Dead', 'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' and 'Zombieland' are prime examples of how to nail this genre. Don't take yourself too seriously. 'Zombieland' finds itself a great little cast with a lot of chemistry and then the film just flows from there.
I'm surprised 'Zombieland' is as well received as it is, particularly by critics, because it doesn't follow the usual formula of a film. It doesn't have a beginning, a middle and an end. It just kind of starts, things happen, and then the film ends almost in exactly the same spot as it started. There isn't a mission trying to be accomplished by these characters or a place they're trying to get to (well there kind of is, but not really if you know what I mean). It didn't really bother me, but I thought it would bother other people more.
I think when making 'Zombieland' they just set out to make a film as fun as they could, and kudos to them for that. This cast works and they seem to be given free rein for 90 minutes. While I did enjoy it, I suspect it won't be hugely memorable for me. A good way to kill some time on a rainy day though perhaps.