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1. Steve Tracy 10.07.09 / 8pm

   I have to agree that this movie had it all; love, action, gore, humor, and Bill Murray. What more could you want, in movie? Zombieland is the perfect date movies for the guys who like gore, and the girls who like to hold on to there dates. The movie was a flat out blast. I found myself laughing the whole time with the occasional jumping from the scary moments. Columbus (Eisenburg) rules made the movie truly a comedic piece of art, and the addition of the tough Tallahassee (Harrelson), definitely gave the movie more of a punch. Emma stone and Abigal breslin had there funny moments as well, and the cameo of the popular Bill Murray made the movie complete. The action, gore, and zombies truly proved that the zombie genre films are far from over. We can only hope that we see more of the zombie killing bunch sometime in the near future.
2. Christiano DelRivo 10.12.09 / 12pm

   I think the movie was very good. It had very many different emotions. It included sad, funny, action and suspense. It was a little bit too gory for me at times though. Bill Murray, even though only in the film for a short time was a great addition to the film. I liked that such a famous actor, when the zombie holocaust was going on took the role of imitating the zombies to get around daily. It was unfortunate that the kid with the gun didn’t know that! It kept the zombie movies form dying out hats for sure, especially seeing how it was such a hit at the box office!
3. Thomas Abbott 10.14.09 / 7pm

   Zombieland definitely sounds like it has an amazing storyline; however, I have not yet been able to see it. Harrelson is one of my favorite actors after I saw White Men Can’t Jump, he was very funny and very real. I imagine he will be the same in this movie. The commercial made it look like Harrelson was definitely enjoying himself in this paranormal epidemic and that has got to be funny to watch. I liked the kid from Adventureland although he reminded me of a wannabe Michael Cera. This movie will definitely be a movie I will see in theaters because I do not think I can wait.
4. Jason Sanders 10.15.09 / 10pm

   you are right about this movie having everything! the comedy and horror were mixed perfectly. i would have to say it leans more to the comedy route though. the surprise cameo in the film totally brought it all together and provided big laughs from the audience when i saw it. what i thought was the best part of the film was the chemistry between the lead characters. Harrelson added great depth with the movie by playing a tough guy with a sad back story, and i felt his story was the one anyone could connect with. in this film i feel that Breslin really stepped up to the plate and made herself a contender for future leads in comedies. she has proved she can easily take on Harrelson when it comes to comedy and you can tell she will go far in this genre. even though i feel Stone played her typical “i dont care” kind of girl, in this film it really worked for her and took the movie a bit farther in the sense of connection between the characters.
5. Andrew Sokolsky 10.16.09 / 1pm

   Overall I felt as if this movie was pretty funny. I typically didn’t think it was really scary at all to be honest with you. I really enjoyed how they mixed this film into like a horror and comedy; it really made this a dynamic type of film. I also really liked how Tallahassee had an obsession over the Twinkies and the whole movie his goal was to get them. Also, his relationship with Columbus was also very funny; he kind of displayed distance from him when they had first met and then towards the end of the movie Tallahassee really began to him under his wing and tried to help him with situation with Wichita.
6. Seth Pratt 10.16.09 / 4pm

   Great review of a movie I have heard nothing but good things about. I’ve been wanting to hit this one up in theaters since it was released. From what I have heard the movie is a laugh riot from start to finish and even has some of those I told you so moments where you are just thinking… why are you doing that? And instead of being an overly serious zombie movie it takes the zombie theme and turns it into something enjoyable and entertaining to watch. I think that when something has the power to shock you and make you laugh at the same time it is far more likely for you to keep you entwined in the story. For that reason I will probably be seeing this movie this weekend. My only complaint is the theatrical trailer, although it makes you interested it plays some pretty ridiculous music.
7. Erin Primero 10.16.09 / 6pm

   Zombieland is definitely a film to watch! I heard good and bad reviews prior to seeing it, what I liked about this film was that it was more than just about killing zombie’s or a love story. It was about different people coming together and bonding. I loved how Bill Murray appeared in the movie; it was such a great way to integrate pop culture. I also liked that it was meant for audiences and not some interpretation of how a film director/writer would think we would act if we put ourselves in the protagonist’s position. Overall this film is great, makes you laugh from beginning to end and it’s not a repetitive zombie movie. You should go watch it =)
8. Danielle Hernandez 10.16.09 / 6pm

   I would have to agree, Zombieland is my new favorite movie. It was a movie for everyone, the horror, romance, and comedy. As soon as the movie started I was laughing non stop along with the rest of my friends who went with me. It was well worth my money, and I think this film review does a good job summing everything up. I especially enjoyed the character that Woody Harrelson played (Tallahassee). He did an excellent job at playing his part and seriously kicked butt. The ending was also very good, everything came together quite perfectly with the four characters, and thankfully none of them died. I would definitely recommend this movie to others!
9. Carl Hallstrom 10.16.09 / 6pm

   I absolutely loved this film. It was great because it put a nice spin on my all time favorite subject Zombies. The first thing about this film that caught my attention was the opening credits. The interaction between the zombies, letters and blood was like no introduction I’ve seen before. For example, a man is thrown through the air and his falling causes the collapse of an actors name displayed on the screen. This great interaction continues throughout the film. This film did such a great job with the zombies and they definitely look amazing and believable. This comedy/horror/romance is a must see for anyone not afraid of a lot of stage blood. It has it all; I laughed, I was nervous, I got angry and relieved. This film was an all around good time.
10. Danielle Daymude 10.16.09 / 9pm

    Originally, when this movie came out a few weeks ago, I had no plans to see it. My friend wanted to go out to see a movie in the theater, so I decided to let her choose which one she wanted to see. She chose this one and I do not regret going with her in the least. This movie really does have it all. I laughed until I cried, I got so into the movie that I didn’t want it to end, I even jumped out of my seat a couple of times from fright. I loved it so much that I took another friend to see it the day after. All in all, it was a fantastic movie, and more multi-genre flicks like this one should be made.
11. alex rubinstein 10.18.09 / 5pm

    Well first off the movie was very enjoyable. It made me want to be in a world full of zombies just so i can have as much fun as they seemed to have. This movie has been the first blockbuster success for Woody Harrelson since Killer Instinct. His partner for this successful film was newcomer Jesse Eisenberg. Jesse played a little-self-esteem college kid who’s world turns upside down when zombies take over. Even though there were many corny lines in the movie, overall it was a fun time at the movies.
12. Matthew Smith 10.19.09 / 12pm

    Zombieland looks to be a great movie. When I have to choose a movie to watch comedy is right at the top, and gore is right there too. What makes me want to see this film even more than before was when it was compared to Shawn of the Dead, which is in my top ten. I can imagine that it has the same sort of dry humor and sick and twisted situations. Woody Harrilson always brings a great presence to the scene. A very unique one at that. He can play any sort of role and I look forward to seeing how he tackles this one.
13. Scott Percival 10.23.09 / 6pm

    Couldn’t agree more with your review;” This movie seemed to have a little bit of everything” and I think this is why I personal enjoyed the film with every aspect that it shared. I haven’t seen a movie of this short that presented dramatic goosebumps of gore and laughter at the same time. This visual aspect really delivered in the right way and all together presented something new and exciting to watch. I really enjoyed the awkwardness of the characters and the funny situations that were captured in the film with the killings of the zombies. These zombie killings were always seen as comedy rather than horror I personal thought made the movie so enjoyable. I would personally recommend this movie for everyone looking for a good laughter and I hear there might be sequel to the film.
14. Ryan Duffy 10.23.09 / 7pm

    I saw this movie a few times and although normal length, the non-stop action makes it feel like 45 min to and hour. This is a good sign. Many movies spend a lot of time during the film explaining and not doing. This film explained the plot and story while killing zombies with shotguns. The love was mild and short, i felt although she was cute, and the only girl in hundreds of miles, the love and risk to save her was a little much. I understand it needed to happen to keep the story flowing but a little more time spent between them wouldnt have hurt. The violence, comedy and gore all perfectly fused together to create an enjoyable zombie experience.
15. Melanie Salvoni 11.10.09 / 6pm

    I would completely agree with this review. At first Zombieland was definitely not on my list of movies to see originally. A lot of my friends had gone to see it and had said it was hilarious. I wasn’t sure if I would like it because it seemed very gory. Eventually my friends had gotten me to go see it and I thought it was absolutely hilarious! At first I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, it seemed like it was going to be all about gross bloody zombies. It was actually a really good movie and held my attention very well. I was continuously laughing and wondering what was going to happen next. Definitely a movie worth going to see.
16. William Taber 04.12.10 / 1pm

    This is a very acurate review for the film “Zombieland”. The film produce both a horror aspect with all around comedic aspects throughout the film. The make-up done for the zombies very very well done, giving these blood thirsty characters the best zombie look of al time. The film continued to keep your on your seat, with a tear of laughter in your eye. Woody Harrelson has played in few movies over the last few years, but this film brought my respect for the actor to a new level of appreciation. The slow motion intro done with the high speed camera was a sight for sore eyes, giving this movie the best zombie intro of all time.
17. Cassie Patterson 05.07.10 / 8am

    I really liked Zombieland. The cast meshed really well together and their performances were awesome. It was really funny seeing the girls take advantage of the two men. I feel like that rarely happens in movies now. But, they definitely needed the men to rescue them at the adventure park, showing that they were truly helpless. I liked the mixture of genres and the way they incorporated the zombie rules into the story. It’s a good movie to watch if you want a laugh.
18. Jordan Maynard 06.09.18 / 9pm

    This was a great movie. I did not know if I would like this movie, but it is one of my favorites. It is one of the few comedic zombie movies and it continually draws laughs from the audience. It is not reliant on the horror aspect that zombie movies usually depend on, which makes it stand out. Turning the ruin of the world into an hour and half packed with hilarity can be a difficult thing to accomplish.
19. sean_yale 10.18.19 / 7pm

    This movie really was ahead of its time. It seemed to mix cinema with a comic book essence of a How to Survive the end of the world twist. This review is really spot on with the film it was extremely complex with its range of emotion within the script. One moment you’re feeling for this Man who lost his son, the next moment the cast is smoking weed and hanging out in Bill Murrays house. The cinematography of this film makes you feel as if you’re also in the film running from zombies. The camera shakes in ways as if a real camera man may be running for his life behind that camera. To go along with these awesome end of the world shots we hear our Protagonist narrate and guide us through the captivating story. This film was excellent, so excellent that Zombie land 2 has come out a few years later and I am sure it is stacked with as much action, drama and quality laughs as the first.
20. Nicholas Portzer 03.03.20 / 12am

    This movie was great I will have to agree with Sean on this one and say that this movie was ahead of its time watching it now in 2020 thinking about when it was released and what the film industry was like when it was released the viewer really has to appreciate what this fil was. It has been eleven years since the release of this movie, and I see different things each time I watch the detail in this movie is excellent. I really enjoyed how it involved comedy with horror; it made the film enjoyable to watch. Some of the film shots in this movie were insane, just seeing zombies run at the actors, and it almost seems real. Overall this movie was great, and one of the best horror comedies I have watched the integration between the two is just great.
21. Thomas Mahrer 03.05.21 / 4pm

    This was a great review for a great film. I like how Elias opened the review with the questions about whether the reader is a horror person or a comedy person, the two genres that makeup Zombieland. I am a huge fan of Zombieland, its actors, and its humor. The duo of Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg is fantastic, and the two female actors who con them accompany them soundly. Together, the four main actors kill their roles, and the Bill Murray cameo is awesome, funny, and even provides a little twist in the film. Zombieland is a classic high-concept blockbuster film that, as Elias mentioned, was at the top of the earnings chart at the Box Office, which was well-deserved.
22. Devin Davis 07.08.22 / 5pm

    Zombieland came out in 2009 when I was 16 years old and it was the perfect combination of horror and comedy. I wasn’t really into scary movies when I was a teenager, but I’m glad I saw through the zombies and clowns and watched it. I don’t think this movie was ever labeled as a horror type film, but I can understand if someone wanted to put it in that genre. One of the best parts of the movie is how creative the writers were in killing zombies instead of just killing them in traditional ways like most zombie movies do. The chemistry between Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Woody Harrelson also mesh well together and you begin to root for them throughout the movie. I haven’t watched it in years, but I still think I can recite nearly every line of this movie to this day.
23. Isabel Lopes 07.16.22 / 11pm

    Zombieland is one of the most funniest movies I have seen in a long time. I was really into The Walking Dead in high school and it’s nice seeing another zombie movie/Tv show that was enjoyable to watch. I agree with Devin when he says that the chemistry between the actors was great and it was a great thing to watch. I feel that in movies it is so important to have actors that work well together because it just makes the movie so much better. I like how the author states that it is not just a horror film and it is also a comedy, this movie has so many aspects to it and overall I feel as though you feel all the emotions when you watch it.
24. Fidel Sixtos Rios 09.12.23 / 9pm

    I remember watching this movie when I was younger not really understanding most of the comedy but I fell in love with it as well. I loved the characters and it really made me think how people would adapt to that new chaotic world. The core group has great chemistry among each other especially Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg developing feelings for eachother eventually leading Jesse to save Emma’s life contradicting himself earlier in the movie when he says don’t be a hero. The horror in the movie is greatly displayed in the movie but with the comedy it allows us to forget about that and give us enough comedic relief to feel less tense. Not only that but I especially love the last setting in an amusement park filled with colorful lights, fast rides, and clowns! Wichita and Little Rock finally reach their destination but are trapped by the hordes of zombies coming towards their way. Tallahassee proves how much of a badass zombie killing machine he is by shooting zombies as he goes on roller coasters and locking himself in a carnival game-like stand as a wave of zombies surround the tiny shack.

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