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.
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!
By Rajneel Singh, Flicks.co.nz
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This is the best film i've seen this week!!It completely rocked me off!!
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.
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.
A minor diversion dripping in splatter and groaning with self-amusement.
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.
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.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Thursday, 3rd Dec 2009.
Release date: December 3rd 2009.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
