Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) by Joe M — 18 Sep 2013
Shaun of the Dead, like Pegg's follow-up film Hot Fuzz, nails its material but at the same time creates a superb standalone picture that works even for those that might not get the nuanced or, in some cases, even the overreaching parody that populates the film.
Seeing as it gets most of its material from Romero's Dawn of the Dead, it incorporates a similar overreaching theme of humanity-as-zombie-lite, a collection of slowly deteriorating slaves to some aspect of life that seems to drain them not necessarily of their base intelligence or motor functions but, much worse, their souls.
With plenty of laughs and gore along the way, Shaun of the Dead makes for a new classic motion picture that's sure to continue entertaining audience for decades to come.
This review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) was written by Joe M on 18 Sep 2013.
Shaun of the Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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