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Zombieland (2009)
 Tags: Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard, comedic, comedies, Emma Stone, end of world, flesh eaters, gore, Jesse Eisenberg, Ruben Fleischer, undead, walking dead, Woody Harrelson, zombedy, zombie-ish |
(83 votes)
Rating #:
8/10
Director:
Ruben Fleischer
Runtime:
80 minutes
Cast:
Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard By now I’m sure you’ve heard all of the hype centering around the new Zombedy starring Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg. With it’s mix of gruesome undead action and whip smart sense of humor, some are even saying it’s America’s answer to Shaun of the Dead. At the end of the day, does Zombieland live up to all the praise? FUCK YEAH!
If the title sounds like some bad ass amusement park equipped with an onslaught of carnage and laughs that you’ve only ever dreamed of, that’s because it is.
In the course of the fast paced 80 minute runtime, Zombieland takes you up, down and around like a fucking pin wheel as if you were on some gruesomely boisterous roller coaster. Since any back story takes place in brief flashbacks or quick narrations, we’re immediately thrown into the post apocalyptic United States. The living have all but vanished as the undead run rampant across the country, all because of a hamburger with mad cow disease…which turned into mad human disease…which in return became mad zombie disease.Jesse Eisenberg is Columbus. In basically the same character he played in the ill fated Cursed, he’s the total socially retarded college kid that has probably never even had some frottage with a girl, let
alone slept with one. On his way to find his family, he teams up with Tallahassee. Tallahassee, as played by Woody Harrelson, has come here to chew scenery and kick ass, and by the end of film (you guessed it) he’s almost all out of scenery. On their zombie travels, they run into Superbad’s mega hottie Emma Stone and her 12 year old sister, Little Miss Sunshine’s Abigail Breslin.Since almost all of humanity is now extinct, we’re with these four characters for the bulk of the film, and lousy or miscasted acting could have destroyed it. Thankfully each actor pulls off their rolls fairly flawlessly. Harrelson hasn’t had this much fun on screen since King Pin. And speaking of King Pin, his co star Bill Murray makes one helluva great cameo as himself, which almost makes you forgive him for Garfield: A Tale of to Kitties. Also worth mentioning is the sexcellent Mandy Lane herself, Amber Heard, in a
brief yet memorable role as Eisenberg’s dorm neighbor.Last week I mentioned in my Jennifer’s Body review how I wished the director would have had a lot more fun with the material. Well, the same definitely does not go here for Ruben Fleischer. Making his big screen feature length debut, Fleischer never lets you off the ride and fills each scene with equal amounts of brain splatters and laughs. While the film is clearly meant for laughs, never once does it veer off into spoof humor, which is its greatest achievement.
The screenplay, by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, is filled with clever one-liners and strong set pieces, especially the third act amusement park. One of the film’s most memorable elements is the rules to surviving the zombie apocalypse, which are always reappearing on the screen for those who may have forgotten. While this is Wernick’s first film writing credit, I’ve seen the name Rhett Reese before…as the man who penned Cruel Intentions 3. We all have to start somewhere and I give the man
credit. He wrote a couple less than stellar films to build a resume and pay the bills until something came along where he could shine. Happens to the best of us. There’s not much fault to find in this movie, but if I had to point something out, it would be the lack of zombies populating Zombieworld. While there’s plenty of zombie-eatage and a plethora of undead carnage going on during the finale, the streets are almost always completely void of the living dead. Do they hide in caves like those godawful CGI messes from that wretched I Am Legend movie? Again, minor detail, but something that stood out.
Zombieland is to horror comedies as Amber Heard is to horny teenage boys who watch horror comedies. A Godsend.
| Posted on October 3, 2009 - 9:48pm | Johnny D |
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This movie was deece. I had a good laugh AND got a boner, but was a little bored. However, Woody is the man and should make at least 25 more movies then die of liver failure.
This movie is hilarious.
It wasn't meant to be taken seriously. 
It's just a fun movie. 
And the Bill Murry scene is FUNNY! 
The people calling it lame, dumb, and stupid obviously have no sense of humor.
Hilarious film just super funny and I'm not much of a comdey guy either
haha wen i just had to laugh great cast n great story line i just love it n Bill Murry was the best.....best movie he has been in just love it
When I first heard about this movie, I was reluctant to add it to my must-see list. When I finally decided to rent it, I was pleasantly surprised. This movie isn't just good, it truly is a must-see. Comedy, zombies. and that little extra that makes a movie kind of habit forming. 9. If there is going to be a sequel, I'm in. Must-see.
When I first heard about this movie, I was reluctant to add it to my must-see list. When I finally decided to rent it, I was pleasantly surprised. This movie isn't just good, it truly is a must-see. Comedy, zombies. and that little extra that makes a movie kind of habit forming. 9. If there is going to be a sequel, I'm in. Must-see.
Have seen this movie at least 6 times. Loved it every time! May be even better than Shaun of the Dead.
This is one hell of a funny movie. What it lacked was zombie violence in the nature of flesh ripping and torsos being taken apart. What is in the film works I suppose and I still enjoyed it, but nearly every single zombie bite looked like spaghetti rubbed on the limb being chewed away, and in very quick cuts. There are almost enough head shots to make up for it, almost. One other thing, how many others picked up the error in movie knowledge in the script? Emma Stone's character says 97 was the year she saw her first R rated movie, Anaconda, nothing wrong with that line except for the fact that Anaconda is PG-13. Not really a big deal but sometimes little things like that get to me.
This was a great movie. Rule #32: Enjoy the Little Things. get me a twinkie.
Loved it...this movie was sooo funny
this movie is awesome in so many ways, def one of my faves can't wait for the second one!
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i really enjoyed this movie, both funny and sometimes touching. i got alot more than i expected from it and all the actors do fine jobs in their roles. woody harrelson stands out, but he usually does. when they make the sequel (which you know they will) i will be in line for my ticket.
pretty lame, i dont even know what the plot was, it just ended. its somewhat watchable.
I agree this movie should have gone right to DVD. It wasn't funny at all. Next to Romero's zombie fails, this is by far the worst zombie movie ever.
great great zombie comedy
Movie was awesome. The make up and special effects were down right good. Woody was funny as hell. Bill Murry was a great adition to the movie. I liked that they did not go cheap on all the gore it made the movie better.
This movie was just so much fun to watch. It had everything I want to see in a horror comedy and more. If there was one criticism I had with the film, it would be that from what I remember, I wanted to whole amusement park scene to have some more action and possibly more zombie clowns 'cause that dude was freaky. And not to get off-topic but one of the big reasons why I bought Left 4 Dead 2 was because of the campaign where you shoot zombie clowns in an abandoned amusement park since it reminded me sooo much of this movie.
I actually thought it was a pretty good movie.
It's not that big deal, but it's sure fun. When I watched this movie, I could not get rid of the feeling, that something is missing, I am not relly statisfied. And yesterday it hit me: What kind of zombie movie is it, where no character gets bitten or eaten. There is not really any zombie action in this movie exept the last scene, and short flash backs.
Have seen this twice now. This is a pretty good movie. I really enjoyed Woody Harrelson's character. A zombie flick that's just fun all around.
What an laugh at loud riot! It was well written, witty, fast paced, entertaining and most importantly FUN! It does have its fair share of zombie action and goo and some jump scenes but it focused more on it's characters and laughs than being scary and violent but that's a given and that really doesn't get in its way to soar. Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg make the perfect comedy team, man were they funny together, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone were also great but unfortunately hottie Amber Heard is only in one scene. I think it really didn't bring anything new or fresh to the genre but who knew that a movie like Zombieland could be the funniest, most entertaining and the most fun time at the movies you will most likely have this year, it brings the zombie genre back to life again, I'd say bring on the sequel!! Overall it's not the best horror movie you'll see this year but it sure is the best comedy I've seen in awhile and is definitely more fun and entertaining than the decent but overrated Shaun Of The Dead. Highly recommended!
Films decent enough but its not as great as some make it out to be. Yes funny at times, but also a very annoying performance from Jesse Eisenberg. The cameo makes the film though.
AGREED!
The only reason I'd give this movie a 7 or an 8 rating is for "The Cameo" alone.
damn, how 'bout a spoiler warning next time...so much for the cameo being a surprise
I wasn't aware that a cameo that was announced earlier this year when the film was in production and is on the IMDB main page for the film would constitute a spoiler alert.
I wasn't aware that people actually visit the main page of imdb...
The general public is still unaware of the cameo...
I'd edit this mishap before ya get hate mail.
Kick ass movie I recommend all to go see it!
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