Zombieland (2009)


Director: Ruben Fleischer
Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin
Runtime: 88 minutes

Synopsis: A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the last Twinkie, and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America.

Performances: 4/5
Screenplay: 3/5
Costumes/Makeup: 4/5
Editing: 3/5
Cinematography: 3/5
Score/Soundtrack: 4/5
Entertainment Factor: 4/5

Verdict: 
(+) Movie's got its own style. Sets it apart from other zombie comedies.
(+) All four characters are well acted and likable. The chemistry between the group of survivors gives the film so much more personality.
(+) It's incredibly funny. And it holds up beautifully.
(+) The Bill Murray cameo. Genius.
(+) The world building and makeup aren't too bad.
(+) The soundtrack is bonkers. Works perfectly with the the tone.
(+) The zombies run, which makes them actual threats.
(+) Best Twinkie commercial ever made.
(-) Pacing's a little off at times. Movie's not long, but I felt its runtime.
(-) The final act goes deep into cliché territory, which is a shame since everything kinda had its own flavor.

FINAL GRADE: 7/10

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