Army of the Dead

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3.0
That zombie tiger doesnt even belong in video game, because games have better graphics. EW
3.1
For example, Ward is a father, chef, and soldier, and thats all that anyone knows about him. Rogerebert
3.0
Zack Snyders zombie heist movie is hardly original, and yet, because of its cast and hardy sense of humor, it marginally succeeds as an action/horror .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Following the overextended swings of his Justice League cut, theres no other director pushing the crassest pop culture tropes to new directions at sca .. Indie Wire
4.5
Its less roiling than World War Z, less ingenious than a good Oceans film, less all for one inspiring than Guardians of the Galaxy. Variety
3.5
As a whole, Army of the Dead is big, loud, incredibly stupid and probably 20 minutes too long, but its a deliriously bonkers delight once it finally f .. We Got This Covered
2.0
Theyre bursts of gross out fun amid the long ponderous stretches. Time Out
2.0
Its all just one monumental splatterfest, where the zombies army of the dead face off against people who arent very alive, and all basically without j .. The Guardian
1.9
The films masterful prologue writes a check that the remainder of this very long, very indulgent film labors mightily to cash.
2.5
I like zombie movies as much as the next guy, but lets be honest: Theres filler here.
2.0
A good father daughter reconciliation story gets consumed by genre tropes in Zack Snyders exhausting new movie. Collider
4.5
It starts off great. But then it goes on. And on. And on. And takes itself ever more seriously at each turn. Vulture
4.5
Watching Samantha Wins bandana sporting Chambers mow down shamblers in a blaze of glory, I got quite wistful for Jenette Goldsteins fearless Vasquez. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Its grim images of quarantined refugees and rotting hordes summon a bleakness at odds with its most fun creation: An elite zombie power couple with fu .. The New York Times
3.0
To be clear: These choices are all 100% intentional on the part of Snyder, but theyre bolted onto a film that doesnt justify any of themthey feel like .. Paste Magazine
3.0
And, of course, theres that cool zombie tiger seen in the trailer. IGN
4.0
Everyone here has been cast for their faces, not their names and Snyders camera examines the toll taken by the heist on each one of them closely, most .. Telegraph
4.5
To its credit, though, Army of the Dead doesnt always go straight for the obvious payoffs.
3.0
The team Bautista recruits isnt exactly the most memorable, though, with few exceptions. The Young Folks
3.0
After that rollicking opening sequence, theres some clumsy set up as the film rushes to introduce its giant ensemble.
2.0
nstead of engaging with anything new and interesting it puts its heavy focus on the well worn material and paper thin characters. Cinema Blend
4.0
While immense, hes presented as a solid, loving guy, capable of extreme ultra violence when pushed. JoBlo
2.0
Snyders Army of the Dead delivers some compelling action and shocking visuals, but isnt clever or fun enough to be more than a shallow zombie flick. Screen Rant
4.5
But if you need a middle and end, too, well, thats going to be a problem. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Unlike Snyders recent superhero outings for Warner Brothers, Army of the Dead isnt overflowing with household names. ReelViews
3.0
Army of the Dead grows tiresome before it finally settles on a conclusion, but Snyder has always been better with introductions than payoffs. Blu Ray
3.8
The premise is clever, and co screenwriter/cinematographer/director Zack Snyder doesnt attempt to treat the setup with any kind of seriousness. Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
Aliens meets Oceans 11 lots of fun & very current. Female characters are particularly good & Tig Notaro was a brilliant last minute addition. And that .. You Tube
4.0
The result is so vivid, operatic and giddily entertaining that its positively crying out for the communal joys of the multiplex experience. The Times
3.3
I had a blast watching it. (Full Content Review for Parents Gruesome Violence, Profanity, Nudity, etc. also Available) Screen It
3.0
What controls the narrative isnt the intervention of reanimated corpses, but the baseline greed of its human characters. Independent
2.5
But to call it a pandemic movie even more than zombie movies already are, I mean doesnt feel quite right, if were going to be sticklers about it. Rolling Stone
1.5
A boon for the movie is the way Snyder doesnt settle for the usual zombie shenanigans. Decider
1.5
Were left with a somewhat sluggishly paced film that doesnt make use of its running time to go deeply into either story (the reveal of Tanakas true ag .. The Wrap
2.5
The best aspects of Army of the Dead are hindered by undue excess. New York Post
1.5
Its almost as if hes actively rebelling against the creative jail hes spent the last decade of his career inside. Hindustan Times
3.0
And to his credit, Snyder, who co wrote the screenplay and created the story, doesnt provide easy answers. Az Central
3.0
Gluck, rather endearingly keen to let us know that hes aware of Potters 1902 story The Tailor Of Gloucester, sweeps the action to Gloucester (where, s .. Daily Mail
4.0
If some of the emotional notes feel a bit tacked on and it doesnt quite work on the deeper level it aspires to, then it is at least outrageously enter .. Flim List
4.5
Sadly, his latest outing is a tonally muddled misfire that does its best to pull a frequently disengaging story together, but in the end, cant satisfa .. Film Inquiry
4.5
As for the crew, theyre a surprisingly likeable Aliens lite bunch to root for; Bautista is great in the lead role. Flickering Myth
3.0
In 2004, Zack Snyder accomplished the trifecta of releasing one of the strongest directorial debuts, one of the best remakes, and one of the best zomb .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Snyder isnt a particularly thoughtful director, but at his best, hes a visceral one. Time
2.0
The zombies make noises like the horrors in the FX series The Strain, one of the best and creepiest vampire stories ever. Boston Herald
3.0
The highs Snyder reaches in his cinematography and choreography dont quite solve the problems he creates within his narrative. Still, Netflix viewers .. Express
2.0
It doesnt take long for the caged monster to escape its confines and bite through the group of petrified soldiers responsible for its transport. The Film Stage
3.5
However, theres no real flair or impressive visual style to Army of the Dead, which is abandoning one of Snyders core strengths. Bullz-Eye
3.1
When Maria uses a rotary cannon in one scene to reduce an oncoming zombie to gobbets of flesh, it doesnt really matter its just a zombie! Boston Globe
3.0
Working with the Netflix charge card, Snyder has a ball proving that trash can triumph on the largest stage if played with elan and enthusiasm. The Irish Times
2.0
They say with Vegas you should leave before you overstay your welcome. Detroit News
1.5
Zack Snyder clearly felt little pressure to cut in assembling this two and a half hour zombie/heist hybrid. The result is a Netflix movie that yields .. Cnn
4.5
unny, exciting, blockbuster size entertainment from a filmmaker firing on all creative cylinders. Forbes
2.0
Summer 2021 Preview: Over 50 Movies To Watch In Snyders post apocalyptic zombie action horror thriller, theres a bleak, cynical sadness that has seemi .. The Play List
1.3
Its not funny the first time; it doesnt get funnier through repetition. Film Freak Central
3.0
Those movies didnt understand them all that well, but thats not important right now.) Now Toronto
4.5
The cast is wholly game for the ride starting with another strong turn from Bautista. Film School Rejects
3.5
In its own bizarre way it works like gangbusters, partly because Snyder doesnt care whether you take any of it seriously or just hoot throughout. The Age
3.0
As with many zombie movies, this isnt really a horror film but an action movie with a horror backdrop. Cine Vue
4.5
Our hero, Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), is one of those survivors, though he doesnt live anywhere near Vegas. La Weekly
3.0
Its overlong and laboured in places, but worth a bite for the money shot set pieces. Games Radar
4.0
Snyder brings this world to life in a visually mesmerizing way, and this crew of wild characters is so much fun to watch. You Tube
4.0
There are enough bits of social commentary to meaningfully tether it to the lineage of Romeros shrewd and thought provoking work in the genre but not .. You Tube
3.5
Army of the Dead ( ... ) doesnt take itself too seriously, and wants to entertain the audience with action, zombies, and gore. It may not be flawless, .. You Tube
3.0
This movie was an absolute blast. I had such a good time with this movie. You Tube
3.7
Army of the Dead and Snyders remake of Dawn of the Dead constitute two of the better modern zombie films that have been made. You Tube
4.5
Army of the Dead is an absolute blast from beginning to end. Snyder continues to elevate the zombie genre while pulling off a heist movie infused with .. You Tube
4.5
This is action horror perfection! Snyder may have the best American zombie movie in quite some time. You Tube
4.0
The combination of a zombie outbreak, the Vegas setting and Zack Snyders eye results in a downright stunning display of zombie mayhem and carnage. You Tube
3.0
As youd expect, it looks great too Snyder really knows how to make something look good. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Its not even that zombie films cant be political (Romeros filmography attests to that), but if you are aiming to make a statement then mere glancing i .. Lw Lies
3.0
Its a testament to the movies stronger aspects that, despite the frustrations, youll absolutely roll the dice on whatever comes next. Digital Spy
3.5
At 52, hes a little bit older than your standard Hollywood action dude. Screen Crush
3.0
Snyder shoots with a blockbuster strut and plots like a 14 year old raiding their parents drinks cabinet. Ft
2.0
But despite a schlocky B picture ending, Wrights film is not as bad as reviews suggest, and might have been good if it hadnt been so comprehensively f .. Independent Ie
1.5
Its a fantastic summer blockbuster that delivers big action, entertaining characters and breathes new life into the zombie genre. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
A savage zombie spectacular that sees Netflix bring the best out of Zack Snyder.
4.0
An overwhelming, violent and wildly fun zombie orgy. Pure Zack Snyder.
4.5
Army of the Dead doesnt take place in the same zombie universe as Dawn of the Dead, I dont think. Vanity Fair
4.0
A riotous ride... well worth waiting for. Even at two and half hours long. The Arts Desk
2.0
If youre thinking of an Oceans 11 with zombies vibe, youd be correct. Patriot Ledger
3.8
They dont stumble around as if theyre tired and drunk, but theyre pretty dumb and single minded. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
In what could be seen as laying the groundwork for future movies, theres a whole hierarchy among them thats pretty interesting if expanded upon. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Stringent measures are taken to ensure the infection doesnt spread beyond the former Sin City. Movie Web
4.0
Lots of uses of shallow focus, slow motion, intense close ups, and more. We Live Entertainment
4.5
What Snyder clearly is showing with this near two and a half hour epic of the undead is that he is capable of once again having fun making this stuff, .. Dead Line
3.0
Still, its a well made and compulsively watchable doc, even for football agnostics. Scots Man
1.5
It feels like theres a slick 110 minute movie hiding in here, one thats more focused on the paternal hurt driving Scott, along with the heist itself. Polygon
2.0
That the film doesnt belabor or over stress its political conscience is vintage Romero, in the best sense. Film Avclub
4.5
Army of the Dead packs in more plotlines than the typical monster flick, and most of them are surprisingly successful, despite keeping the film busier .. Cbr
1.5
But before you ask, no, Spicer doesnt get mauled alive by undead hordes. The Daily Beast
3.0
All in all, this is an unapologetically fun watch that will hopefully serve as a springboard for Snyder off the back of his DC endeavours. Scifi Now
1.5
While the rest of the feature doesnt sustain that tone, and frequently meanders from a few of the fun ideas it proposes, there are many wild, deftly e .. Fresh Fiction
4.0
And theres a satisfyingly gruesome ending for one nasty character. National Post
3.5
The film doesnt take itself too seriously, for most of the time there are genuine bursts of humor that can be credited to the charismatic cast and the .. Rendy Reviews
3.0
An energetic romp unafraid to feel grisly without wholly depending on comedy, it plays like a reprieve for Snyder, shrugging off the weight of expecta .. Ion Cinema
1.5
Snyder cant play whataboutism here, pretending that both political operatives are corrupt. National Review
3.8
What follows never quite equals this segments ingenuity and wit, but comes close enough often enough to satisfy anybodys appetite for artful destructi .. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.4
Expertly paced and with top notch special effects, Army of the Dead is a popcorn zombie movie for our time. Long live the undead. Ap News
1.5
Its a heist film that never quite feels zippy enough, undergirded by emotional beats that dont quite land, and dusted with dramatic potential it never .. Mash Able
1.5
For whatever reason, the maximalist interpretation of an operator porn zombie thriller doesnt spend much time setting up an interesting heist or allow .. Mid West Film Journal
1.5
Army of the Dead is more interested in playing with fun concepts than in actually being a fun movie. Thril List
3.0
But if you dont recognize the nod when theyre on the rooftop of the casino then you havent seen Aliens and thats probably an even worse offense here. Screen Anarchy
3.1
Kinda like a video game, and likewise solid if predictable genre fun. Cambridge Day
2.0
Eventually, somethings gotta give, but at least theres a solid cast. The Only Critic
1.5
Gore hasnt provoked the same visceral excitement since Julia Ducournaus Raw. Firstpost
3.5
Theres enough fake blood here to fill the Dead Sea but as stylish as the slo motion CGI plasma sprays are, the movie, at 148 minutes it feels overlong .. Richard Crouse
4.5
He imbues wildcard energy and a spirited shamelessness while embracing the pure mania of its zombies meets heist movie premise. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
Army of the Dead is designed to be part of a franchise. I dont know how I feel about the prospect of more of these movies but this one allows Snyder t .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
Instead of lean, nasty genre entertainment, its a weighty, overly complicated two and a half hour slog with occasional bright spots that serve as a re .. Crooked Marquee
4.5
Its often quite funny, its got terrific action, and (sorry) some very welcome brains. Its a blast. The Spool
3.0
Army of the Dead is bloody fun! Zack Snyders style and vision match perfectly with the zombie genre. Full of great zombie action, character banter and ..
3.5
If this film were tightened up, it wouldve been absolutely great. As it stands, Army of the Dead is merely good. FanboyNation.com
2.6
Even the lounge cover of Get Down With the Sickness doesnt feel cliche. Flixist
3.5
Army of the Dead is a decent movie in the action / horror categories, with the emphasis on the former. FlickDirect
2.5
Well, this isnt just any zombie movie this is a Vegas zombie movie. Entertainment Ie
2.5
So why isnt Army of the Dead, in its mix of Oceans Eleven plotting and over the top zombie gore, more fun than it is Maybe its because Snyder has over .. Movie Cricket
3.0
I mean, the zombies arent stealing anything, and nobodys stealing zombies. Maddwolf
3.5
Oh, and theres a zombie tiger named Valentine in Army of the Dead thats totally badass, too. Daily Dead
4.0
While there is some of that here, Army of the Dead just doesnt feel like there is enough of it. Mama's Geeky
4.0
Its abundantly clear that Snyder is a filmmaker that works better when hes not trying to fit inside an already established box. ComicBook.com
3.8
If youre a Snyder fan, youll be right at home in the visionarys go for broke, testosterone fueled mindscape. K Gun 9
2.0
The film doesnt achieve a balance between the two, feeling odd and out of place for this genre. Awards Watch
4.0
While this one doesnt rewrite the zombie playbook like Dawn of the Dead did nearly 20 years ago, its the best video game movie zombie movie Ive ever s .. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.5
Its bombastic with copious amounts of gore while also containing heartrending philosophical notions regarding survival amidst nihilistic horror; howev .. Elements of Madness
3.0
We just know hes going to use The Cranberries Zombie if we wait long enough. Wtop
1.5
As such, theres an Alpha Queen (Athena Perample) and an Alpha King called Zeus (Richard Cetrone) among them. Gadgets360
3.5
It would be one thing if Snyder were focused solely on making a zany action comedy, or an intimate father daughter drama, but hes clearly trying to ha .. The Lamplight Review
1.5
The sequence is a nice reminder that, when done right, storytelling in action movies doesnt require cheesy lines or overly complex ideas. CultureMap
1.5
If youre inclined to watch gory horror movies, then the answer is a definite yes, because theres enough of a good story and suspenseful moments that w ..
3.5
If you dont think too much about the familiar pitfalls Snyder falls into (perhaps the robot zombies will remain a random, unanswered question similar .. ComicBookMovie.com
2.5
Also worth noting here: Snyder doesnt go overboard with his signature slow motion and speed ramping. Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
All of this adds an extra layer of urgency and danger not forgetting theres a time limit.
1.5
As a shallow action movie with a zombie backdrop, Army of the Dead functions well enough. MovieJawn
3.1
Bizarre and occasionally brilliant...the characterizations are far better and far deeper than you would ever expect from a zombie apocalypse film. The Michael Medved Show
2.5
Still, its an overall chore with scarce payoffs and far too many trademark Snyder needle drops of lackluster covers butchering classic tracks. WhatToWatch
4.5
Snyders pacing and characters are fun and fresh, the movie is funny (and a little violent). Showbiz 411
2.5
The lowliest one legged ghoul in this bloodbath possesses more grace than the script. Box Office Prophets
2.5
Theres a better and significantly shorter film in there somewhere, hidden in plain sight, but the movie just drags along its exhausting running time, .. Próxima Tanda
1.5
Army of the Dead takes two and a half hours to tell about 60 or 70 minutes of story, which wouldnt be as great an issue if so much of it wasnt familia .. Rue Morgue
4.5
What fans most want from a big budget zombie movie is that it not pull any punches. Without spoiling, we can safely say this resembles that remark. Super Hero Hype
3.1
It boasts some crazy fun visuals and the kind of blood splattering action many folks adore. The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
2.0
Her devil may care pilot steals every scene shes in with dry wit and humor. ( Insider
3.1
Theres a beefed up zombie king and a wild, sprawling zombie queen. AMovieGuy.com
2.0
Given the sheer volume of destroyed body parts and gushing fluids, it doesnt take long just roll with the assorted scenarios, which lack much in the w .. Akron Beacon Journal
4.5
If you manage to get past its first third, Army of the Dead will reward you with gory entertainment and a couple of memorable moments of action. La Estatuilla
3.0
You dont come into this sort of movie looking for character development. T
1.5
The movie often seems to forget its premise entirely, opting instead to make the umpteenth ripoff of James Camerons Aliens, with a beat for beat plot ..
1.5
While there are some inspired moments that will make you chuckle and/or look away from the screen in repulsion, the flick is predominantly braindead. Looper
4.5
A rare case of giving people exactly what is advertised but also how much better a filmmaker Snyder is now than when he made Dawn of the Dead. Below the Line
4.0
An old school gorefest from Zack Snyder that harkens back to his fast paced take on Dawn of the Dead hiss able villains, disposable side characters an .. The Film Yap
2.5
The movie felt ambitious and entertaining at first, but its biggest sin is that it ended up being so boring. eCartelera
3.8
While the new flick from co writer/director Taylor Sheridan and star Angelina Jolie doesnt outstay its welcome, it doesnt leave much of an impression ..
1.5
Later, theres a zombie tiger the movies most ingenious effect thats said to have once been a part of the Siegfried & Roy troupe.) Creators
1.0
I even think theres a lot to love in his flawed Watchmen adaptation. Kicking the Seat
3.5
This is no holds barred sandbox filmmaking and, whilst it doesnt completely hold together, it delivers entertainment where it counts. Alternative Lens
3.8
An evolution of and homage to his first feature, with direct references and a return to its snarky and cynical tone. Much like Dawn, Army of the Dead .. Tribune News Service
3.0
All of Snyders worst tendencies are on display... Style often comes over substance, and you really feel it.
4.0
The female characters are strong and resourceful and what Snyder does with zombies isnt just a rehash of everything youve seen in similar films. GeeksHaveGame



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