1. Did I enjoy it? YES
Here's a film that works from start to finish. There have been a lot of zombie films made over the years, but it's nice to see one that isn't afraid to be tongue-in-cheek with its approach. Don't get me wrong, the zombies are still creepy looking and disgustingly eat the flesh of hapless victims, but the film's focus is on the amusing relationships between Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock. Tallahassee more than anything wants to enjoy the simple pleasure of eating a Twinkie, and I suspect the viewer will want to go out and grab a few after the show is over. What really won me over though was the cameo by Bill Murray playing a version of himself, which includes a scene paying homage to the Ghostbusters movies that made me smile.
2. Would I watch it again? YES
Great jobs by the two male leads in this film. Woody Harrelson has been picking some great films to take part in lately, scoring last year with Transsiberian and Seven Pounds. Jesse Eisenberg also has had a good year, doing a fine job in the underrated Adventureland from earlier this year. Let's hope both of these guys keep up the great work in 2010.
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