SHAUN of the Dead

Ooktavia
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SHAUN of the Dead Apr 12, 2004 16:50:14 GMT -5

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Post by Ooktavia on Apr 12, 2004 16:50:14 GMT -5

This is a Britflick, so I don't know how much of a worldwide distribution it's going to get, but, if you can see this movie, do so!
It's billed as "A Romantic Commedy. With Zombies" and it's *very* funny.
Shaun of the title is a 29 yearold loser. He's having relationship troubles. He doesn't et on well with his stepdad. He forgot Mother's Day. And he has flatmate troubles.
And then there's the Zombies. Yer average shuffling, canabilistic milky eyed undead. One bite from them and you'll be doeing the Thriller shuffle too.
What I liked about this film was the exceptionally clever script. It works just as a romantic/sitcom based fiilm as well- all the people and their problems seem really real.
Also the plot- I won't give things away, but one of the steadily funny things is watching the build up of the crisis- by watching tiny things the characters miss- headlineson the papers, comments on the TV, you can see the zombies waay before they do.
And seeing the real live ITV news caster saying things like "Police urge everyone to stay indoors. Isolate anyone who has been bitten. And if you are attacked, experts say to try and aim for the head, and destroy the brain."
Look, just see it if you can, please. It's really really funny.

Promise.

Last Edit: Apr 12, 2004 16:52:09 GMT -5 by Ooktavia

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pyro Grammaton Cleric First Class Conflagration Unit Captain stop stealing, the government hates competition Posts: 1,015	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 12, 2004 18:05:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pyro on Apr 12, 2004 18:05:14 GMT -5 is this movie on DVD?
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TheKaiser Grammaton Cleric Film Buff At Large Posts: 501	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 12, 2004 20:12:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TheKaiser on Apr 12, 2004 20:12:34 GMT -5 Its out in theatres in the UK and its on its way to North America. Looks hilarious. I love british comedy, and if its from the creators of Spaced! I'm glad zombie films are becoming more popular. Its such a fun genre.
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Deimos
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SHAUN of the Dead Apr 13, 2004 15:24:50 GMT -5

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Post by Deimos on Apr 13, 2004 15:24:50 GMT -5

I really want to see this, but I'm sooo busy over the next week. I think I'll get to see it on Friday, but it just looks so funny I might have to see it before then. Finally, it looks like we'll have a funny British film without Hugh Grant in it. Hurrah!

Deimos

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aka Jack Torrence Grammaton Cleric First Class HERE'S JOHNNY! Posts: 922	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 14, 2004 12:37:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aka Jack Torrence on Apr 14, 2004 12:37:51 GMT -5 It's the film on everybody's must-see list. I was laughing my head off just watching the short trailer on TV ("Excuse me, are you all right? Oh thank god!"), so the film must be infinitely funnier.
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Walldude Grammaton Cleric First Class Posts: 2,060	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 15, 2004 1:34:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Walldude on Apr 15, 2004 1:34:21 GMT -5 There's a trailer for this here: www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=shaunofthedead I hope it gets a wide release in the states
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aka Jack Torrence Grammaton Cleric First Class HERE'S JOHNNY! Posts: 922	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 15, 2004 6:38:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aka Jack Torrence on Apr 15, 2004 6:38:37 GMT -5 I like the punchline on the promotional posters: Ever get the feeling you're surrounded by zombies?
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Deimos Grammaton Cleric Oh My God I can't believe it... it's the Kaiser Chiefs! 08/04/05 Posts: 691	SHAUN of the Dead Apr 15, 2004 14:15:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deimos on Apr 15, 2004 14:15:27 GMT -5 I like the way they say they've made a new genre - the "rom-zom-com". Just makes me laugh. Deimos
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Deimos
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SHAUN of the Dead Apr 17, 2004 15:51:38 GMT -5

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Post by Deimos on Apr 17, 2004 15:51:38 GMT -5

The British film industry is seeing a bit of a revival of late, and the horror genre is at the forefront of development. '28 Days Later' and 'Dog Soldiers' may have set the tone, but 'Shaun of the Dead' really is one of the best British films I have ever seen. This is no 'Sex Lives of the Potato Men' (without a doubt the worst film ever made, in Britain or anywhere else. Gigli is like an Oscar-worthy emotionally charged epic in comparison to SLotPM). You have my guarantee on that!

First of all, it's hilariously funny in all the right ways. The comedy varies from some quite subtle things to make you chuckle as well as the obvious slapstick and schlock horror humour. Some great lines in there as well, though I won't spoil them.

Secondly, 'Shaun of the Dead' also manages to be really serious in places, with some really sad and poignant moments.

Thirdly, even though it's a lampoon of the horror genre, it still manages to have some excellent 'aaargh!' moments to get you leaping out of your seats

Finally, the cameos provide a great opportunity to spot some of the UK's most celebrated comic actors, including pretty much the whole cast of Spaced, The Office, Black Books and Little Britain. The comedy film stars of the future? You better believe it!

'Shaun of the Dead' is a great film that manages to make some really serious points and develop its characters (you really care about them, and want to see whether or not they'll survive) while remaining very *very* funny.

Deimos

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They are deceived who flatter themselves that the ignorant and debased slave has no conception of the magnitude of his wrongs. They are deceived who imagine that he arises from his knees with a back lacerated and bleding, cherishing only a spirit of meekness and forgiveness.

-- Solomon Northup

Lightfighter Grammaton Cleric Gun control means hitting what you aim for Posts: 115	SHAUN of the Dead Mar 24, 2011 1:18:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lightfighter on Mar 24, 2011 1:18:15 GMT -5 I LOVE this movie! It's hilarious. I'm a big fan of zombie movies. This one is going to be on my top five zombie movies for a very long time.
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Post by Ooktavia on Apr 12, 2004 16:50:14 GMT -5

Post by pyro on Apr 12, 2004 18:05:14 GMT -5

Post by TheKaiser on Apr 12, 2004 20:12:34 GMT -5

Post by Deimos on Apr 13, 2004 15:24:50 GMT -5

Post by aka Jack Torrence on Apr 14, 2004 12:37:51 GMT -5

Post by Walldude on Apr 15, 2004 1:34:21 GMT -5

Post by aka Jack Torrence on Apr 15, 2004 6:38:37 GMT -5

Post by Deimos on Apr 15, 2004 14:15:27 GMT -5

Post by Deimos on Apr 17, 2004 15:51:38 GMT -5

Post by Lightfighter on Mar 24, 2011 1:18:15 GMT -5