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10/18/08
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Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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Reviews Counted: 170
Fresh: 154
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), Shaun excels at nothing except... [More]
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10/20/04
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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.
10/27/07
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.
10/22/07
...not only a loving, teasing homage to the Romero Dead films. It's also a superb zombie film in its own right...
09/23/07
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.
08/02/07
Shaun is able to balance the comedy and the gore in a way that will satisfy both zombie genre fans and less bloodthirsty viewers.
07/14/07
Pedestrian direction and script sap what anarchic fun this movie could've been
09/20/06
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.
06/24/06
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.
04/01/06
Top Critic Silly drop-dead sight gags that don't seem to work as well as intended but, nevertheless, offer some humor.
07/23/05
Writer-director Edgar Wright and co-writer and star Simon Pegg have terrific fun riffing on zombie lore.
04/14/05
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.
04/01/05
This is played for laughs, but director Edgar Wright also builds up suspense and dread better than a lot of straight horror flicks
01/15/05
For a comedy, the material is awfully bloody. But it's good, silly fun nonetheless.
01/12/05
A more complex film with a lot more plot and character depth than you would expect of a lowly horror genre film.
12/19/04
... who better to trust with your life than someone you wouldn’t trust with anything else?
11/10/04
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