Shaun of the Dead

  • 2004


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Average Rating 3.9/5
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4.5
By the time those teeth arrive, viewers will have caught on that Shaun Of The Dead doesnt mind putting in extra work for its laughs. Av Club
4.5
By the time those teeth arrive, viewers will have caught on that Shaun Of The Dead doesnt mind putting in extra work for its laughs. Av Club
2.0
Although flesh eaters roam the streets of London, the slacker wanker stars of this cheeky U.K. zombie comedy are too blitheringly British to notice an .. EW
3.8
In this movie, the Winchester pub exhibits the same spirit.Good thing the movie is about more than zombies. Rogerebert
4.5
Co scripters Pegg and Wright structure it as a classic three acter (set up, journey, finale) with enough twists, character development and small set p .. Variety
4.5
The only comparison I can think of is John Landis An American Werewolf in London, but even that doesnt come close to matching Wrights note perfect mix .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
The cast make a cosy fit, the patter is still sitcom snappy, but Wright also has the visual snap to carry this saga of backyard apocalypse. Time Out
2.5
Clearly in adoration of the George A. Romero zombie films, Shaun of the Dead is a playful spoof of the slow walking undead.
5.0
Deep into the trees somewhere.Your teammates, dressed in splendid whites and sleeveless sweaters, applaud heartily.
3.5
If the zombie genre steadfastly refuses to die, we can be grateful to Shaun of the Dead for breathing fresh, diverting life into the form, with subtle ..
4.0
Their break up coincides with a zombie invasion, something that Shaun doesnt actually notice until much of North London is full of lumbering, moaning .. Screen Daily
4.0
Its also, oddly enough, the funniest comedy from just about anywhere in longer than I care to remember, and, to top it off, its a winning tale of frie ..
5.0
By treating the genre as a joke, this satire, whose title plays off George A. Romeros 1979 golden oldie, Dawn of the Dead, yields ironic dramatic divi .. The New York Times
5.0
...not only a loving, teasing homage to the Romero Dead films. Its also a superb zombie film in its own right... E Film Critic
4.0
a fun and exuberant tribute to our favorite zombie movies, and one that deserves to be ranked alongside of them on its own merits. E Film Critic
5.0
The best male bonding film since Last Orders and the best romantic comedy since Love Actually. Oh, and its a great zombie flick, too. E Film Critic
4.4
Youre aware the filmmakers have paid attention over the years and even if you havent, Shaun of the Dead is still a bloody blast. E Film Critic
4.0
It may only be April, but what we have here is pretty likely to be the British comedy of the year, its knockout final punchline planting a silly grin .. Telegraph
5.0
Shaun of the Dead (2004) was directed by Edgar Wright.Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis and Kate Ashfield. Telegraph
5.0
The ensemble cast shines in setups exploiting the silliness of the zombie concept. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Even when in danger of self destructing, it cadges laughs with smart lines, silly observations or blokish inside jokes about zombie movies, video game ..
4.0
Visual gags and sly witty dialogue work together with the casts comic chemistry. Cinema Blend
3.8
The movies great joke never wears out its welcome: Many of the living are virtually indistinguishable from the undead. Ny Daily News
4.4
Next time I see that guy, hes dead, the yobbish flat mate unwittingly says of an enemy. The Globe And Mail
2.0
It may want to be, as the British might say, a bloody riot, but in fact it seems to suffer from a case of comedic anemia. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Silly drop dead sight gags that dont seem to work as well as intended but, nevertheless, offer some humor. Sover
3.8
Those movies understood what makes a good horror movie, then had some fun with the premise, neither taking it too seriously nor utilizing contempt in .. ReelViews
4.4
They handle the action scenes with gorgeous clarity.A very funny sequence takes place just before Shaun and Ed devise their grand plan; they come up w .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
George Romeros zombie trilogy has generated an endless parade of remakes and rip offs, but this clever British spoof comes closer than many to the bit .. Chicago Reader
2.0
The productions bland setting is perfect for the subject matter.Shaun of the Dead isnt the sure fire smash cult flick its advance buzz suggested, but ..
3.1
Its a propulsive closing stretch that ensures the film ends on just about as positive a note as one could envision, and one cant help but wish (and ho .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
It is a more complex film with a lot more plot and character depth than you would expect of a lowly horror genre film. Lariat
2.0
It displays the imagination and wit that are lacking in most comedies, not to mention most horrors. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
This is not faint praise.Dawn is a literal smorgasbord of disembowelment and dismemberment. News Review
4.0
It may seem like a one joke conceit but you do actually care about the characters, which sustains the narrative. Radio Times
3.8
Leave it to the Brits to find the joke in being gobbled by zombies. Rolling Stone
4.0
A good script, made better with strong characterisations by a troop of very talented actors. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Casting Bill Nighy as a zombie or more accurately, a zombie to be may not be precisely innovative, but its clever and wholly enjoyable. Pop Matters
4.0
As such, it delivers a steady stream of gags, great lines and several gory moments as well as making good on the romantic comedy side of things. View London
3.8
At the age of 20, Wright made a no budget western spoof called A Fistful of Fingers. New York Post
4.0
This is a zombie movie with brains. Or, as the zombies themselves would put it, with braainnnnssss. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Yet, despite all this, its frequently laugh out loud funny and surprisingly scary. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
A well executed one joke movie. But, even its a good joke, its only one joke. Internet Reviews
3.8
They speed through a hilarious, halfway harrowing nightmare that allows its makers to blend shlock and schmaltz. Boston
4.5
Directed by Edgar Wright Written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright Rated MA Cinemas everywhere Zombies aint what they used to be. Smh
4.4
Makes the best use of zombies since Michael Jacksons Thriller video. Star Tribune
1.5
said you couldnt have a zombie romantic comedy Why cant the male lead express his undying devotion for his ladylove by bashing dead people in the head ..
4.0
Martin Regg Cohn: Thanks to Doug Ford, the skys the limit for marijuana in Ontario For better or worse, the purchasing and public use of cannabis has .. Toronto Star
5.0
As a result, the heroes are easy enough to like and pull for, even as the movie never loses sight of its dry humor. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
The Little Stranger The Little Stranger, Lenny Abrahamsons follow up to his widely acclaimed drama Room, could very well have been titled Rooms, as th .. Q Network
5.0
I loved it; laugh out loud hilarious and just plain frightening this brilliant horror comedy proves that when it comes to comedy, the Brits got it dow .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Shaun of the Dead: deadpan humor for the undead Comedy springs from the presence of two things that are utterly irreconcilable, and few things are mor .. Slate
4.5
Its easy to see why.Its making the social statements which give good zombie movies their charm without ever belabouring them, and, in doing so, it nev .. Eye For Film
4.5
This ignites into a hilarious comedy that is at times dangerously black.
4.0
Successfully blends comedy, horror, suspense, a killer soundtrack, and social commentary into ninety nine minutes of cinematic sweetness. Flim Threet
4.0
A side splitting, head smashing, gloriously gory horror comedy, Shaun Of The Dead is hilarious. Bbc
3.5
This was hardly a leisure pursuit, but the movies curious air of suspended animation leaves you asking whether it could start a cinematic trend, in wh .. New Yorker
3.1
Indeed, if the viewer does not pay adamant attention, they may be in danger of missing some of the biggest laughs. The Movie Boy
4.0
Shaun of the Dead is a one of a kind hybrid that offers unique tongue in cheek humor for everyone and represents one of the most enjoyable trips to th .. Bullz-Eye
3.5
Ridiculous and heartfelt, its both the funniest zombie movie and the scariest romantic comedy youre likely to ever see. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
The Haunting of Hill House ending explained everything you need to know after watching Feature The Haunting of Hill House ending leaves a lot of quest .. Total Film
3.0
But Pegg brings some complexity to the character giving Shaun a sympathetic edge. Hollywood
2.0
Theres nothing like the end of civilization as we know it to rouse a rudderless slacker into action. Seattle Pi
3.0
Although the action can be energetic the cast rush down roads in big, adult cars, and fall over garden fences there is quite a dawdly feel to the whol .. Standard
3.8
With zombie movies suddenly all the rage, it is refreshing to see at least one of them not drown in earnestness, throwing the entire genre on its head .. Movie Freak
4.5
Although the zombies are the vintage slow variety, the movie is still very fast paced and action packed, and the only time it really falters is toward ..
3.8
But Wright shot in 2.35:1 for a reason.If you rent the so called full screen version, youll be missing a lot. Spliced Wire
5.0
It may not appeal to everyone.If youve never seen a zombie movie, you may not understand the conventions of the genre, and maybe you wont like it. Movie Habit
4.4
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
That is, if your date can stand a little cannibalism on the road to the romantic happy ending. E Online
4.5
Shaun Of The Dead is quite simply a film you should not miss. A deserved hit in the UK, this hopefully marks a return to form for British cinema. Film Ink
4.4
Both genuinely funny and authentically horrifying, it puts the average horror comedy to shame. Movies Tv Guide
5.0
There are moments when the story is gently poking fun of Zombie movies, but always in a way that fans of those movies will enjoy. Three Movie Buffs
1.0
Its cheap, throwaway and, apart from a 10 minute good spell, seriously unfunny. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Much of the film is very funny as it explores the eccentricities and daily routines of these Londoners. Abc
1.5
Kansas City, Kan., native and pop star Janelle Monae came to the Starlight Theater for her first headlining show in five years, giving an astounding p .. Kansas City
5.0
Its fun, its clever, and somewhere amid all the silliness and pastiche of gore, theres an arch and salient bit of social commentary. Killer Movie Reviews
4.5
Enough of a pointed study of character that its more than just a collection of some of the best and most ridiculous jokes in a generation. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
But Shaun redeems itself with an ending that, like most of the film, is true to the characters and the genre. Big Picture Big Sound
4.4
A zombie movie with a heart and a funny bone as well as a good many other internal organs. Sltrib
4.4
Shaun of the Dead is one of the funniest movies of the year, and a classic genre spoofing film. Waffle Movies
3.8
Ever have one of those days where you stumble around like a zombie and you just wanna KILL someone Movie Crypt
5.0
What really makes Shaun unique, though, is that, studded with some of the most hilariously sad fuckers this side of The Office, its bloody funny. Straight
5.0
Its an hilarious comedy on top of a kick ass horror movie, probably the best film of its kind since From Dusk Till Dawn. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
Then sit back and enjoy the ride.A Dirty Shame Directed by John Waters Leave it to the raunchy, shameless Waters to concoct a comedy that features an .. News Week
4.0
While theres a lack of any real shocking moments, simply their presence and cow like rumbling is often enough to make the hairs on the back of your ne .. The Shiz Nit
3.5
The movie has its laugh out loud funny moments, sure, but the comic bits are far in between the plot requirement bits. Scifi Movie Page
3.0
This movie is destined for cult greatness. See it now and you can say honestly, for once that you were there in the beginning. Guide Live
4.0
A cool, savvy zombie romance, replete with witty, dryly sarcastic dialogue under fire. Jam! Movies
4.0
I couldnt resist a final pun.).Shaun of the Dead stands up as a horror movie as well as a comedy. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
Big Ten power rankings: Where is Michigan State after Penn State win 2018 Theatre Bizarre at the Masonic Temple Mitch Alboms charity book launch for T .. Freep
4.4
Following the success of 28 Days Later, this years remake of Dawn of the Dead and Resi dent Evil: Apocalypse, you would think the zom bie genre has am .. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
And its ever so British; even as Shaun is braining zombies with a cricket batthe only way to stop them is by decapitation or a forceful blow to the he .. People
4.5
A British comedy that is actually funny.Not only that, but its clever, funny, anarchic, funny and refreshing. Future Movies
4.4
Shaun of the Dead isnt as outlandish as a lot of British comedies can be, which gives the film a solid foundation on which to build a multi national f .. Cinema Sight
3.1
This film should hit the mark and cause a lot of laughs as it makes fun of past zombie movies and depicts them as slow lumbering stiffs. Entertainment Spectrum
4.4
a terrific horror movie send up... even filmgoers who normally shy away from shockers will probably have a good time... James Sanford on Film
3.8
Watching this slacker store clerk turn into a master zombie hunter to win the woman he loves is a refreshing way to approach the genre. Aisle Seat
3.5
This film is like a crossbreeding of George Romero and Mike Leigh. This satire laughs at the tropes of the zombie movie, but even more at the foibles .. Aisle Seat
4.4
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail Movie Eye
4.0
If you like your romance with a few entrails on the side, this was made for you! More emotion and more laughs than you get from most horror movies bes .. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
We faithful of the Church of Blood and Ultra gore have been waiting a long, long time for a movie like Shaun of the Dead, at the very least since 1993 .. IGN Movies
4.0
There is a satiric genius to these scenes.We get the monsters we deserve, and theres no better horror movie metaphor for the unlived life than a zombi .. Toledo Blade
3.5
And the material is deep and dark and dense.But I Love Huckabees pulls off a miracle by presenting the material as funny and light. Films Nobs
3.8
Those who know Romeros movies will have fun looking for the many tributes hidden in Shaun; but anyone with a taste for black comedy will likely have a .. Seattle Times
5.0
The humor is so sharp and hip that even a zombie movie hater can have a great time. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.5
Its the one day out of the year where freaks can look normal and normal people go out of their way to look like freaks.And, best of all, its a great e .. Juicy Cerebellum
2.0
Shauns dry wit, and humor is why it succeeds where most Zombie films fail. Its the funniest movie of the year. Eclipse Magazine
3.8
Still, Shaun of the Dead offers a welcome riff on a well worn horror standard. Articles Baltimore Sun
5.0
I think the movie is one of the most hilarious Ive ever seen ... But the symbolism and depth of the movie make me appreciate it as a masterpiece. Cinematical
3.0
British import Rom Zom Com has a little undead life to it, but its definitely a zombie come lately. Net Flix
5.0
Shaun of the Dead is not only one of the single best zombie movies ever made, but its also as close to perfect as a film can get. Dread Central
3.0
A film geeks dream come true... Shaun is a delightful romp through bloody entrails and pints of beer. Film Jerk
3.8
As a zombie fest, the movie refuses to back down or disappoint fans of that genre. Articles Sun Sentinel
5.0
When revisited, Shaun of the Dead confirms that every second of it, is absolute genre madness. .
4.0
Wrights style is pure, cartoon aesthetic: all quick cuts, sharp points of focus, the precise merging of sound with a cut or pan and the crowd pleasing .. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
And just so I dont sound like a know it all, Ed says, Were coming to get you, Babara! Pgh City Paper
2.0
Shaun of the Dead is either a zombie flick masking as a comedy, or a comedy masking as a zombie flick, or Beautiful Girls masking as a zombie comedy. Nicks Flick Picks
4.5
The funny thing is that Wright succeeds in getting us to jump out of our seats with more frequency than most honest to goodness horror films. Metro Weekly
4.0
Enough originality, clever set ups and witty humor to keep anyone entertained. Film Force Ign
4.4
...so endlessly clever and bloody hilarious (make that bloody and hilarious)...that it sets a frighteningly high bar for any zombie flicks that lie in .. Premiere Magazine
5.0
But this film, despite its easy ways, has a message, like all good horror films do. The Tyee
3.0
Writer director Edgar Wright and co writer and star Simon Pegg have terrific fun riffing on zombie lore. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.4
Its an odd and uncomfortable fit.Still, laughs dont lie, and Shaun is chock full of inspired humor.Other British films have broken down barriers (thin .. Paloalto Online
4.4
The main characters are totally realistic while managing to be absolutely, hysterically funny. Horror
4.5
Bill Nighy adds a spark as the detested stepdad, the ghoul make up is George Romero worthy, and the final zinger makes it all worthwhile. Boston Phoenix
4.0
It works best when it treats more as an impediment to be overcome by the sheer Britishness of the characters. Gost Dog
3.8
The comedy quotient makes this more accessible to general audiences than most movies centering on the undead.
3.6
While there are laughs and inspired moments, the comedic aspect almost disappears at the height of the movie, in favour of the goriest events I can re .. Apollo Guide
4.4
The film has gruesome effects that wont disappoint zombie lovers. Zap2it.com
3.8
Laudable inventiveness and satirical daggers that stick it to the aimless, video game addicted slacker generation. Arizona Daily Star
4.0
Right from the clever title... your expectations are up for something different. You wont be disappointed.
4.4
Not only is Shaun of the Dead one of the funniest movies youll see all year, but, as the ads helpfully point out, its also a terrific romantic comedy. .. Jackson Ville
4.5
Our fear, he says, doesnt come from unspecific pestilence anxiety, but it is death itself that is the disease. Ncr Online
2.0
In this most apocalyptic of genres, Shaun of the Dead is not unlike a ray of unexpected sunshine even if it has a little red on it. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
2.0
A colorful British genre mash up that crossbreeds the zombified existence of late twentysomething interpersonal ennui with a literal attack of the und .. Entertainment Today
4.4
Its more enjoyable than most zombie movies or romantic comedies are in their own rights.
3.8
Its a knowing look at a perennial pop movie genre and an ingenious variation on the romantic comedy theme featuring an appealing and talented cast. Boston Herald
4.5
Its being billed as a zombie romantic comedy, but its not Rotting Hill its definitely a zombie adventure movie first. And its a hoot and a half! Cinerina
4.5
Shaun of the Dead is that rarest of birds a film that not only lives up to its considerable hype, it actually exceeds it.
4.0
Iowa converts an even crazier fake field goal touchdown Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz and LeVar Woods are looking like the Kings of So Crazy, It Just Mi .. Dm Register
3.1
But the movie bogs down and the humor seems to dry up, though the blood continues to well, spurt and spew. Usa Today 30
5.0
... The best comedy and the best horror movie of the first nine months of 2004. Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
4.0
For everyone who likes good acting and great writing, its a bloody fun time and a wonderful display of how parody should be done.
2.0
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5.0
The important thing is that Wright and Pegg dont lose sight of their characters; we laugh with them, not at them.
5.0
obituary Businessman who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates and played a key role in the revolution in personal computing new Paul Allen was walking pa .. Times Online
4.0
What a sheer delight that we now have a romantic comedy that puts false hope where it belongs: in the face of the annihilation of the entire human rac .. Freeze Dried Movies
1.5
The main problem is that Shaun feels like a high budget, season ending, extended length TV episode. Once the situation itself is milked for laughs, th .. Las Vegas CityLife
2.5
Pedestrian direction and script sap what anarchic fun this movie couldve been
1.5
the inevitable switch to romance taints the irony that came before like backwash. Blogcritics.org
4.4
The success has much to do with director Edgar Wright, who co wrote the film with comic Pegg, but Pegg is who brings the film to life along with Nick .. Spokesman-Review (Washingt ..
4.5
Amid all the blood and gore and laughs Shaun also has something to say. Tulsaworld
5.0
Its that kind of comedy that makes Shaun of the Dead a rare successful hybrid. Today



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