Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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Reviews Counted:171
Fresh:155
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.
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),... [More]
Reviews for Shaun of the Dead
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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. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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. Full Review |
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89/100 |
Shaun of the Dead will appeal to audiences of all ages and tastes, and is a fine example of British comedy done well. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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It is, in terms of pacing, comic references and home furnishings, an undeniably British production, and hugely enjoyable for it. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Highly recommended. Full Review |
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'a raging success at pretty much everything it does.' Full Review |
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4/5 |
A side-splitting, head-smashing, gloriously gory horror comedy. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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! Full Review |
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4/5 |
Idiosyncratic and strangely sweet. Full Review |
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5/5 |
Shaun of the Dead is not only one of the single best zombie movies ever made, but it's also as close to perfect as a film can get. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Extremely well made but only sporadically engaging... Full Review |
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5/5 |
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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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5/5 |
...not only a loving, teasing homage to the Romero Dead films. It's also a superb zombie film in its own right... Full Review |
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B+ |
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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Shaun is able to balance the comedy and the gore in a way that will satisfy both zombie genre fans and less bloodthirsty viewers. Full Review |
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 2/4 |
Pedestrian direction and script sap what anarchic fun this movie could've been Full Review |
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