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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:Sep 24, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $13,464,388
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]
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Reviews for Shaun of the Dead
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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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Pedestrian direction and script sap what anarchic fun this movie could've been Full Review |
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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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9/10 |
The Office meets Annie Hall meets Night of the Living Dead. Full Review |
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C |
Silly drop-dead sight gags that don't seem to work as well as intended but, nevertheless, offer some humor. Full Review |
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B- |
Writer-director Edgar Wright and co-writer and star Simon Pegg have terrific fun riffing on zombie lore. Full Review |
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4/5 |
What a sheer delight that we now have a romantic comedy that puts false hope where it belongs: in the face of the annihilation of the entire human race. Full Review |
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4/4 |
This is played for laughs, but director Edgar Wright also builds up suspense and dread better than a lot of straight horror flicks Full Review |
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B |
For a comedy, the material is awfully bloody. But it's good, silly fun nonetheless. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
The film has gruesome effects that won't disappoint zombie lovers. Full Review |
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B |
A more complex film with a lot more plot and character depth than you would expect of a lowly horror genre film. Full Review |
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