Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) by Mrmoviebuff — 12 May 2016

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, along with director Edgar Wright of "Spaced" fame tackle feature films in 'Shaun of the Dead' a romantic comedy, with zombies...or a "RomZomCom" which this is marketed as...

The movie focuses on a typical, loser living in a small flat named Shaun (Pegg), he lives with his best friend Ed (Frost) and his housemate, Pete (Peter Seranfinowiz) who is always stressed that they don't live in the house properly, nor do they contribute and their living conditions are intolerable.

Shaun is quite happy being with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), but she doesn't see him as a serious boyfriend, since he doesn't know that much about her, nor does he make any of the effort in their relationship. Obviously, since this is "Shaun of the Dead", zombies seem to invade the streets of London, and it seems that Shaun and Ed are the only survivors, they must rescue Liz, Shaun's mother (Penelope Wilton), and his step-father, Phillip (Bill Nighy) who he doesn't get along with.

The movie moves at a fast-paced, and the comedy does keep it alive, and that's because writer and director Edgar Wright keeps the jokes fresh and balanced. The timing is perfect too, and that's thanks to the terrific chemistry that Pegg and Frost have together. There are also serious moments aplenty, and that's where you start to care for the characters even more, they are more than just some comedic archetypes.

'Shaun of the Dead' is a gut-busting, hilarious and sometimes, effective drama with the comedy beats for a good Friday night movie.