Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) by Richard N — 03 Mar 2015
Proved the Brits could make commercially successful, well scripted, well paced comedy, without the annoying and decidedly unfunny presence of Hugh Grant or the stereotyped saccharine scripts of Richard Curtis, for a change.
Simon Pegg gained a new audience, following cult status success of his tv output. Part of his schtick is including clever references to other films within his work, as he does here, tipping a hat to almost every zombie film ever made, embracing just about every cliche along the way.
A lot of the film's humour revolves around the interactions between Shaun and Ed (Pegg and Frost) their on-going screen bromance continuing here in fine quick witted style. Containing many great one-liners and set pieces, this is a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable film.
One of the funniest scenes sees Ed and Shaun being attacked by the undead in their back yard, using old lp's as projectiles to defend themselves with while at the same time hastily deciding which ones to throw and which to keep. Brilliant stuff.
This review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) was written by Richard N on 03 Mar 2015.
Shaun of the Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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