Author Topic: Early consensus on Zombieland: :rock (Read 12156 times)

Great Rumbler · « **on:** September 28, 2009, 03:50:49 PM »

Quote from: Bloody Disgusting

Fleischer's film is beautifully shot (his slow-mo sequences are stunning), engaging, funny, heartfelt and more importantly F-U-N. If you're looking for a movie that has it all, Zombieland is a season pass worth picking up.

Quote from: Variety

Harrelson's unexpected line readings and reactions sometimes elevate Zombieland to a level of inspired nonsense worthy of Shaun of the Dead.

Quote from: Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews

It's got nothing on its mind beyond pleasing you from scene to scene, set piece to set piece, and director Ruben Fleischer ladles on just enough style to make it all fun...

Quote from: Horror.com

I highly recommend Zombieland to anyone with an offbeat sense of humor and an unnatural craving for Twinkies.

Quote from: Dread Central

A killer comedy with a vicious sense of humor. The running undead look fantastic and are dispatched in a never-ending, ever-evolving innovative shopping list of carnage. You'll applaud every crunch.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:52:53 PM »

I'll wait for real critics. Most horror movies get early rave reviews from horror sites on RT, and then get trashed when the rest of the opinions come out.

That said, I really want this movie to be good.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:54:46 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on September 28, 2009, 03:52:53 PM

I'll wait for real critics. Most horror movies get early rave reviews from horror sites on RT, and then get trashed when the rest of the opinions come out.

That said, I really want this movie to be good.

Jennifer's Body didn't. All the early reviews trashed it.

Zombieland won't stay at 100%, sure, but the positive reviews and the awesome trailer are enough to get me in the theater this weekend.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:58:01 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on September 28, 2009, 03:52:53 PM

I'll wait for real critics.

Who the fuck cares? Paper critics always shit on horror and genre films.

Opening day

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:00:01 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 28, 2009, 03:58:01 PM

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on September 28, 2009, 03:52:53 PM
I'll wait for real critics.

Who the fuck cares? Paper critics always shit on horror and genre films.

Opening day

Uh Drag Me To Hell was like 1% below a Pixar film on RT.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:10:11 PM »

There are always anomalies, like Drag Me to Hell.

But for every one of those, there is a Big Trouble in Little China or The Mist.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:22:51 PM »

I expect it to be a fun little genre flick but not as good as Shaun.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:24:10 PM »

Yeah, I'm going in expecting a poor man's Shaun of the Dead.

But that's still better than JENNIFER'S BODY.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:24:12 PM »

Day 1!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:30:31 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 28, 2009, 04:24:10 PM

Yeah, I'm going in expecting a poor man's Shaun of the Dead.

But that's still better than JENNIFER'S BODY.

Did you actually go see that? I'll never understand the mindset of people who can tell that a movie will suck, but have to go see it anyway.

border · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:32:37 PM »

Is Shaun of the Dead really that beloved? Or is the tremendous goodwill towards it just the product of being a good movie in a genre that was rarely represented at the time of its release?

I remember liking it at the time, but I caught it on cable recently and it just seemed kinda stupid. "Oh hee hee, they are throwing records at teh zomebies".

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:37:05 PM »

Quote from: border on September 28, 2009, 04:32:37 PM

Is Shaun of the Dead really that beloved?

Yes.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:42:05 PM »

Quote from: border on September 28, 2009, 04:32:37 PM

Is Shaun of the Dead really that beloved? Or is the tremendous goodwill towards it just the product of being a good movie in a genre that was rarely represented at the time of its release?

I remember liking it at the time, but I caught it on cable recently and it just seemed kinda stupid. "Oh hee hee, they are throwing records at teh zomebies".

Yeah, it's really that good. And Hot Fuzz is even better. And you haven't posted pics of scantily clad DragonCon chicks yet. What's up with that!

border · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:52:40 PM »

I didn't really feel like taking pictures at DragonCon this year. Dunno why -- I brought the camera and everything, but for the most part I just found other ways to spend my time. I guess it's gotten to the point where I didn't like to feel obligated to take all these pictures and stop everyone for a photo. I snapped maybe 10 pictures of some really good costumes that I wanted to remember, but there's no 90-photo set this year. Someone at GAF did a DragonCon cosplay thread though if you do a search for it.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:54:57 PM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on September 28, 2009, 04:42:05 PM

Yeah, it's really that good. And Hot Fuzz is even better.

Hot Fuzz got better upon subsequent viewings (I really hated it when I saw it the first time) but it still ain't fucking with Shaun. Shaun is just incredible. Which reminds me: Simon Pegg needs to stop fucking around and make another movie with Edgar Wright and that fat bloke demi lusts after.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2009, 05:32:20 PM »

Quote from: Saint Cornelius on September 28, 2009, 04:54:57 PM

Hot Fuzz got better upon subsequent viewings (I really hated it when I saw it the first time)

Me too. I saw it with the wife in the theater and I didn't care for. Bought the DVD when it came out and I love the film now. I don't know if I would rate it higher than Shaun, but it is still great in its own right

twerd · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:03:21 PM »

hot fuzz is better than shaun of the dead.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:04:43 PM »

They're both awesome. I don't know why we have to rank them.

twerd · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:06:03 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on September 28, 2009, 06:04:43 PM

They're both awesome. I don't know why we have to rank them.

cuz we're on the internet.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:13:33 PM »

Quote from: twerd on September 28, 2009, 06:03:21 PM

hot fuzz is better than shaun of the dead.

incorrect. don't make me have to get all type ill on your ass.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:16:50 PM »

I think Hot Fuzz is the better produced film - the script is much tighter, Edgar Wright shows maturity as a director, etc.

I can see someone liking Shaun of the Dead more depending on genre sensibilities, though.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:40:52 PM »

I like Shaun more, but Hot Fuzz rocks too, obviously.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:41:06 PM »

I dunno, maybe it's because I saw Shaun for the first time on dvd and the first time I saw Hot Fuzz was at an early screening with Pegg, Wright and Frost in attendance so the environment was pretty conducive to having an awesome experience, but I definitely thought Hot Fuzz was the more enjoyable flick. YMMV and all that rot, of course.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:05:01 PM »

It's got Woody Harrelson killing zombies. Not sure what could go wrong there.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:06:28 PM »

Shaun of the dead wasn't that funny.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #25 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:14:53 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on September 28, 2009, 07:05:01 PM

It's got Woody Harrelson killing zombies. Not sure what could go wrong there.

Pretty much.

Diunx · « **Reply #26 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:28:18 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on September 28, 2009, 07:24:00 PM

On a side note, I watched Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead the other night, and it really is the best zombie film ever made, hands down.

SHAKING MY FUCKING HEAD.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #27 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:32:02 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on September 28, 2009, 07:06:28 PM

Shaun of the dead wasn't that funny.

Why do you still post?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #28 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:41:06 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on September 28, 2009, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: Green Shinobi on September 28, 2009, 07:24:00 PM

On a side note, I watched Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead the other night, and it really is the best zombie film ever made, hands down.

SHAKING MY FUCKING HEAD.

Dawn of the Dead 2004 is pretty cool, that opening

, but I liked the original more.

drew · « **Reply #29 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:43:05 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 28, 2009, 03:58:01 PM

Who the fuck cares? Paper critics always shit on horror and genre films.

who the fuck cares about any reviewer?

just download whatever strikes your fancy

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #30 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:44:20 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on September 28, 2009, 07:24:00 PM

On a side note, I watched Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead the other night, and it really is the best zombie film ever made, hands down.

It isn't even as good as the original, and not even the best zombie film this decade!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:46:33 PM »

Quote from: drew on September 28, 2009, 07:43:05 PM

just download whatever strikes your fancy

Ugh.

Buy a ticket. Support films you like. I guarantee Zombieland is the type of film whose crew will benefit from success, and maybe not so much from dismal box office returns.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #32 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:51:50 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 28, 2009, 07:44:20 PM

Quote from: Green Shinobi on September 28, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
On a side note, I watched Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead the other night, and it really is the best zombie film ever made, hands down.

It isn't even as good as the original, and not even the best zombie film this decade!

Federwang, who are you to question the genius of VISIONARY DIRECTOR ZACH SNYDER?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:58:31 PM »

Hey now, I like Snyder and his remake of George A. Romero's legitimate classic, but that doesn't mean I am blind!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #34 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:02:46 PM »

Not only is it possible, it's true! I'm glad you don't need allegory, but Romero exceeds with a far superior screenplay and more nuanced directing.

Shaun of the Dead is also better than Snyder's remake, and you can make the argument that Boyle's 28 Days Later is as well.

Diunx · « **Reply #35 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:03:51 PM »

not really, zombie stories where human behavior is more dangerous than the zombies themselves are awesome, see for example The Walking Dead.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #36 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:13:55 PM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on September 28, 2009, 07:32:02 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on September 28, 2009, 07:06:28 PM
Shaun of the dead wasn't that funny.

Why do you still post?

Why do you keep being such an asshole?

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #37 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:26:28 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on September 28, 2009, 08:09:32 PM

The original didn't have any moments as poignant as the scene with the death of the ginger girl's dad, or any moments as creatively awesome as the zombie pregnancy.

smh

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #38 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:34:03 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on September 28, 2009, 08:13:55 PM

Quote from: The Card Cheat on September 28, 2009, 07:32:02 PM
Quote from: WrikaWrek on September 28, 2009, 07:06:28 PM
Shaun of the dead wasn't that funny.

Why do you still post?

Why do you keep being such an asshole?

Because you keep posting. Also, I'm an INTERNET ASSHOLE.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #39 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:48:57 PM »

Dude, the zombie pregnancy was arguably the worst part about Snyder's remake.

You're like a walking Razzie.

drew · « **Reply #40 on:** September 28, 2009, 09:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 28, 2009, 08:48:57 PM

Dude, the zombie pregnancy was the worst part about Snyder's remake.

fixed

demi · « **Reply #41 on:** September 28, 2009, 09:57:55 PM »

Gonna see this while in Chi this weekend. Not that I care about movies but it's the only interesting one out and I want to see a movie with my fat cigarillo friend.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #42 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:05:51 PM »

I don't think anyone is disputing that, but Green Shinobi called it the best zombie movie ever.

drew · « **Reply #43 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:06:07 PM »

28 days later is the best zombie movie ever made

no ifs ands or buts about it baby

Diunx · « **Reply #44 on:** September 29, 2009, 07:59:44 PM »

Return of the Living Dead is not only the best zombie movie ever but also the best movie with dead in the title.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #45 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:39:17 PM »

I think 28 days is my favorite zombie movie too, Dawn of The dead (remake) was fun and well done too.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #46 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:46:15 PM »

Good weekend coming up: Zombieland and Toy Story 1 & 2 3D.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #47 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:26:28 PM »

Invention of Lying too.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #48 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:32:28 PM »

I have high hopes.

Reb · « **Reply #49 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:59:57 AM »

It seemed a bit tame, not much going on.

GilloD · « **Reply #50 on:** September 30, 2009, 08:53:23 AM »

NY Times liked Zombieland. I hope it comes to Kimchi land.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #51 on:** September 30, 2009, 08:28:07 PM »

19 reviews now, 18 are positive.

Tucah · « **Reply #52 on:** September 30, 2009, 09:55:44 PM »

So pumped to see this on Friday. Tons of zombie killing

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #53 on:** September 30, 2009, 10:14:26 PM »

I'm gonna pay to see Zombieland and after it's over I'm gonna sneak into Capitalism by Fatty McFattypants.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** September 30, 2009, 10:22:19 PM »

I get to see Paranormal Activity and Zombieland within a three day span.

Horror!

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #55 on:** September 30, 2009, 10:23:25 PM »

I want to see Paranormal Activity.

It must be nice living somewhere that matters.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #56 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:19:34 PM »

39 positive reviews, 4 negative reviews.

Average rating: 7.6/10

Can't wait until Saturday!

Himu · « **Reply #57 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:24:24 PM »

I really wanna see this but don't really got the cash.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #58 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:26:20 PM »

So I was reading The Stranger's review, and there's a surprise twist guest star in this film...

Quote

It's difficult to talk much more about the film without divulging the identity of its super-secret guest star, who walks in halfway through and evokes one of those cartoons where Daffy Duck would stop the action and browbeat his producers. Suffice it to say that the appearance transforms a sloppy, charmingly gooshy flick into one of the most unexpectedly entertaining movies in recent memory. Now let it die, already.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Bill Murray plays himself

[close]

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #59 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:28:45 PM »

Can't wait.

No one will see this opening night with me. I might go alone. Never gone to a movie alone before.

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