Director:
Ruben Fleischer

Release Date:
October 2, 2009

MPAA:
R

Before I begin, I’d just like to say that Zombieland is no Shaun of the Dead. However, it does come pretty darn close in the laughs department. Instead of being a straight serious zombie film, Zombieland is more in line with Shaun of the Dead in that it takes humor from the subject matter. It’s a zombie comedy. Most of the humor stems from the four main characters and the situation(s) they find themselves in, yet it never manages to be over the top. Woody Harrelson is a blast to watch as Tallahassee, the redneck zombie killing Twinkie-loving B.A. As is Eisenberg, the nerdy awkward Columbus who shares his set of rules for surviving through the zombie outbreak throughout the film (Rule No. 2 – Double Tap!). Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin are the perfect balance as two con artists who meet up with Tallahassee and Columbus. There is plenty of gore for the horror crowd and plenty of laughs for the comedy crowd. There is one scene in particular featuring a certain actor (I won’t reveal who… because that would ruin the fun!) that is a hoot to watch. I could not stop laughing. So if you’re in the mood for a fun, entertaining film, go check out Zombieland.

Rating:
9 out of 10