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Oct-2-2009

Zombieland

Zombieland

Zombies, Van Halen, Humor, Killing Zombies, Pop Culture. What else does one actually need?

The Earth has been overcome with a plague that turns all who receive the bite to become a zombie.  You have now entered Zombieland.  There are only a few humans left and those humans must fight to survive.  Simple enough story.

Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenber, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin all bring something different to the film. Woody is your off his rocker man just wanting to kill zombies. Emma is your love interest. Abigail is the little sister to bring a “family” element. Jesse……well…..Jesse is your poor man’s Michael Cera. Michael probably turned down the role and Jesse was just enough to fool the average movie watcher.

Now I knew the movie would be funny based on the trailer, but I never expected how funny it could be.  You’ll need a vast array of pop culture knowledge to truly enjoy this movie but you will still laugh until it hurts.  The banter between Woody and Jesse will get you started.  Enter the two female leads and your sides will hurt.  Break out an ultra A list celebrity and you will be on the floor gasping for air.  Bless you celebrity.  Bless you.  (FYI, don’t go looking at IMDB or other sites to see who it is.  It’s worth it to be surprised.)

Great soundtrack that keeps the movie rocking.  Filmed in Georgia (congrats Coweta).  Instantly quotable (a must).  I’m still laughing.  If only Jesse wasn’t a wannabe Michael Cera, I’d be able to give this movie 5 out of 5.  Oh well.  close enough.

[Rating: 4.5/5]

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Comments

mike Says:
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 am

Jesse Eisenberg was great in Adventureland. Come to think of it, maybe he only wants to be in land movies. He’s going to play Mark Zuckerberg in the movie based on Facebook, “The Social Network.” Tell me that’s not perfect casting.

I think Michael Cera needs to step into a new character now. He’s the same in everything.

Brian Huckaby Says:
October 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

I was hoping that this movie would be good. I don’t know why, but it has appealed to me ever since I saw the first trailer. Glad that you liked it!

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