Shaun Of The Dead (DVD)

I wouldn't be the greatest fan of horror movies. I can take 'em or leave 'em to be honest, and much prefer a good action feature or crime drama. But "Shaun of the Dead" (2004) is a notable exception; probably because it very successfully achieves the feat of mixing comedy and horror, which isn't the simplest of tasks. The plot, such as it is, is simple enough, and really just a vehicle for the fun and gore that is to follow. Our erstwhile hero Shaun (Simon Pegg) is just a wee bit of a loser. He's in a dead end sales job which he hates and where he gets no respect from the other employees, his social life seems to consist entirely of ...  Read the complete review

The Story Welcome to the disastrous life of Shaun (Simon Pegg), the 30 something guy, who is stuck in a dead-end job, where he seems to have no prospects of finding better work. He is losing his girlfirend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), who is tired of their monotonous relationship & of always going to the same pub, called the Winchester. He has also become distant from his own mother thanks to a step-dad he resents (Bill Nighy). He has a lazy slob called Ed (Nick Frost) for a best friend; with whom he lives, plus an arrogant, dull flatmate that constantly complains about Ed.. But hey, things can get worse, and they do, when the dead begin to rise again to devour ...  Read the complete review

So, what do you get when you combine zombies, two roommates who love to get drunk and tipsy everyday, a love interest of the main roommate, parental problems, comedic events, and a kick-ass slice of fried gold? You got one of the funniest horrific romantic movies ever made. Shaun of the Dead is a very interesting movie in that it's almost like what some real life bits would be if under the attack and distressful moments of a zombie outbreak. After all, what's worse than surviving a zombie outbreak? Well, for starters, attempting to come to a better thread with a girlfriend, trying not to agonize over your embarrassing parents, and finding yourself in rather ...  Read the complete review

One of the best films to come out of these shores in the last decade. Shaun is appliance sales man having mid life crises, his life is basically going nowhere. Girlfriend problem, doesn't like work. When Shaun forgets to do something his girlfriend dumps him, Shaun goes to his local pub to drown his sorrows. Shaun decides to sort out the problems, on the day he chooses to do this is when London (where the film is based) is over run by zombies. Shaun learns of this and decides to save his loved ones from the Zombies in a very British way, cricket bat is one weapon he uses. I really enjoyed this film, the script is quite funny and ...  Read the complete review

Shaun of the dead is a zombie flick with a difference, it is really really funny and is meant to be! Shaun played by Simon Pegg breaks up with his girlfriend and ends up on a drunken night out with his housemate Ed (Nick Frost) and when they wake up in the morning the world has been taken over by zombies but all Shaun is interested in is winning his girlfriend back. This is a really funny film and an excellent cast. This is a comedy first and a horror second but there are still some very gory moments. Best british film I have seen for ...  Read the complete review