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.
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06/24/06
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
91 %
Reviews Counted: 170 Fresh: 154 Rotten:16 Average Rating: 7.7/10
Consensus:
Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.
Rated: 15
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Theatrical Release: 09-04-2004
Synopsis: Edgar Wright's horror-comedy film, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, follows the title character (Simon Pegg) through his mundane life in London. Joined by his immature and ever-present roommate, Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun excels at nothing except drinking pints of ale and watching television, which causes... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Penelope Wilton
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Top Critic
Even when in danger of self-destructing, it cadges laughs with smart lines, silly observations or blokish inside jokes about zombie movies, video games and pub nibbles.
04/01/06
Top Critic
Shaun of the Dead will appeal to audiences of all ages and tastes, and is a fine example of British comedy done well.
07/20/04
One of the endearing aspects of Shaun of the Dead is that, like Young Frankenstein, it pokes fun at its inspirations but plays by their rules.
05/04/04
Top Critic
It is, in terms of pacing, comic references and home furnishings, an undeniably British production, and hugely enjoyable for it.
04/28/04
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Pegg and Wright brilliantly send up both the zombie genre and British society by showing how mindless everyday life is--there are zombies all around us!
03/16/04
Top Critic
I think the movie is one of the most hilarious I've ever seen ... But the symbolism and depth of the movie make me appreciate it as a masterpiece.
10/27/07
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.
10/22/07
...not only a loving, teasing homage to the Romero Dead films. It's also a superb zombie film in its own right...
09/23/07
A romantic zombie comedy that tips its hat to George Romero and mines one very funny spoof that doesn't ignore the rules of the zombie horror genre--though it does tamper with them.
08/02/07
Pedestrian direction and script sap what anarchic fun this movie could've been
09/20/06
Silly drop-dead sight gags that don't seem to work as well as intended but, nevertheless, offer some humor.
07/23/05
Writer-director Edgar Wright and co-writer and star Simon Pegg have terrific fun riffing on zombie lore.
04/14/05
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