Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004] DVD (Region 2)

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8.3	Listal rating

Manufacturer : Universal Pictures UK
Release date : 6 September 2004
Number of discs : 1
EAN : 5050582261103

Comedy (10), Horror (7), Romance (3), Drama (2), Mystery (2), Thriller (2), Zombies Parody (1), Spaced (1), Zomromcom (1), Zombies (1), British (1), UK (1), Film (1), 2004 (1), Region 2 (1)

Description

It's no disparagement to describe Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright’s zombie-rom-com Shaun of the Dead as playing like an extended episode of Spaced. Not only does the movie have the rather modest scope of a TV production, it also boasts the snappy editing, smart camera moves, and deliciously post-modern dialogue familiar from the sitcom, It's no disparagement to describe Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright’s zombie-rom-com Shaun of the Dead as playing like an extended episode of Spaced. Not only does the movie have the rather modest scope of a TV production, it also boasts the snappy editing, smart camera moves, and deliciously post-modern dialogue familiar from the sitcom, as well as using many of the same cast: Pegg’s Shaun and Nick Frost’s Ed are doppelgangers of their Spaced characters, while Jessica Stevenson and Peter Serafinowicz appear in smaller roles. Unlike the TV series, it’s less important for the audience to be in on the movie in-jokes, though it won’t hurt if you know George Romero’s famous Dawn of the Dead trilogy, which is liberally plundered for zombie behaviour and mythology.

Shaun is a loser, stuck in a dead-end job and held back by his slacker pal Ed. Girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) is exasperated by his lack of ambition and unceremoniously dumps him. As a result, Shaun misses out on what is apparently the end of the world. In a series of beautifully choreographed and edited scenes, including hilarious tracking shots to and from the local shop, he spectacularly fails to notice the death toll and subsequent zombie plague. Only when one appears in their back garden do Shaun and Ed take notice, hurling sundry kitchen appliances at the undead before breaking out the cricket bat. The catastrophe proves to be the catalyst for Shaun to take charge of his life, sort out his relations with his dotty mum (Penelope Wilton) and distant stepdad (Bill Nighy), and fight to win back his ex-girlfriend. Lucy Davis from The Office and Dylan Moran of Black Books fame head the excellent supporting cast. --Mark Walker ... (more) (less)

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Ratings of Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004]

8.3/10
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Jessica

Shaun of the Dead

Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago at Apr 30 5:57

I sat down and watched this movie for a second time this past weekend, and I could watch this movie over and over again. It is a great take-off on George A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead", with a great story that is both hilarious and a bit digusting at times.

I was quite pleased with this movie overall---it is a rare movie these days that can grab...and hold...my complete attention for more than a few minutes at a time.

This one will be added to my favourites list for sure.

Rating : 9/10

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