Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) by Ben B — 26 Jul 2016
We've seen the lazy-man redeem himself for love in a time of crisis, as well as countless other zombie flicks all with the same general story and excessive use of gore. When these two unlikely genres are mixed together by skillful director Edgar Wright ('Scott Pilgrim vs.
The World'), the result is a surprisingly heartfelt comedy that successfully balances hilarity and enough zombie violence to qualify the film as a horror/thriller flick in its own right. Fans of both genres who haven't given it a shot will no doubt come away entertained.
The jokes come along nonstop and the performances are charming (especially Simon Pegg), but what is arguably the most captivating aspect of the film is the ingenious build-up leading to the bloody-good zombie action, as Wright utilizes sights and sounds to cleverly create a growing awareness of the impending conflict.
It might be a bit much to call it perfect, but 'Shaun of the Dead' looks and feels so cool that it is one of the most well-crafted films of the past decade.
This review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) was written by Ben B on 26 Jul 2016.
Shaun of the Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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