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Zombieland
A horror-comedy set in a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (The Squid and the Whale's Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss – but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-toting, zombie-slaying' bad ass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with sisters Wichita (Superbad's Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin), who have found their own ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they're left to contemplate which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
Also features a brilliant cameo from Bill Murray as himself.
Starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray
Directed by Ruben Fleischer [feature debut]
Written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Horror, Comedy | 1hr 29mins | Rated (R16) | contains violence & offensive language | Origin: USA | Official Site »
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While there are many entries in this subversive genre, Zombieland is a rare film that actually delivers the laughs and gore with gusto. Here, the zombies are not the focus. Instead, we zoom in on four individuals who try to get on with life, love and the pursuit of delicious snacks while fighting off the living dead.
The plucky, but tragically nerdy, hero played by Jesse Eisenberg is a great protagonist who centers the film while Woody Harrelson's redneck, ass-kicking, uber-zombie-slayer is a superb compliment and foil. Together, they charismatically keep the action, pace, light scares and goofy comedy going right till the end.
Simple and efficient, this film isn't particularly clever or epic or astonishing in any way, except that it's an honest movie. It's honest because it promises to deliver you something - i.e. zombies and belly laughs - and it delivers them and never runs out of steam. This, coupled with a hilarious celebrity cameo that you have to see to believe, makes for a perfect matinee or midnight movie. Zombieland is a must-see for horror and comedy fans alike. Sequel please!SHARE:
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Hollywood Reporter
Falling closer in tone to "Shaun of the Dead" than "28 Days Later" or the George Romero movies, Zombieland has its tongue planted firmly in its rancid cheek while still delivering the visceral goodies.
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Los Angeles Times
First-time feature director Ruben Fleischer brings impeccable timing and bloodthirsty wit to the proceedings. Cinematographer Michael Bonvillain captures some interesting images amid the post-apocalyptic carnival of carnage, as when he transforms the destruction of a souvenir shop into a rough ballet.
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New York Times
A minor diversion dripping in splatter and groaning with self-amusement.
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Rolling Stone (USA)
Guilty-pleasure movies should not be underestimated. I had a scary-fun-house blast at Zombieland, in which studly Woody Harrelson, nerdy Jesse Eisenberg, sexy Emma Stone and sunshiny Abigail Breslin roam a near-dead world kicking zombie ass.
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Variety (USA)
Benefiting from the very different but very appealing comedy styles of Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg even when the script's wit runs thin, this should be catnip to jaded genre fans.
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