Zombieland

GRRRR AARRGGHHH AHHHH. These are common noises which you usually get from slasher/ gore-fest/ zombie-killing movies. From past experience, most movie goers to zombie-killing-fest are into one thing and one thing only. The violent gore which is described somewhere on the box. Well I have to admit I’m not much of a zombie-fan (unless you’re talking about Evil Dead Trilogy) but this one really came out with a few surprises.

Swing Away

The horror comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus is a big wuss -- but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee is an AK-toting, zombie-slaying' bad ass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita and Little Rock, who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies. -IMBD

...could really do with a ninja now

Despite my obvious insecurities on watching a movie genre which isn’t my favourite, Zombieland really did come out tops. As the movie starts out, you get the general feel that this isn’t your normal zombie movie. Indeed it did have an indie-comedic feel to it. After about 20 minutes or so, you do become quite interested with the character’s life even though like most zombie film you can’t really runaway from the plot of killing zombies. In a way you can’t really classify this movie as a zombie film as for some strange reason the zombies were actually a side issue. As the film goes from one situation to another, it really starts to be sort of an adventure which is why I feel most people will be quite entertained. There isn’t that much repetitiveness to it so you really do get hooked from the start to finish.

Just another visit to Dude Ranch

Overall I think the movie was looking at a different issue pertaining to the lives we lead. As we follow our hero who makes up his own rules on how to survive, we do sometimes forget that we create rules and boundaries to give meaning to our lives. It’s so easy to fall into a cycle of life and just abide by the same rules which will eventually turn us into Zombies (okay that’s as philosophical as I get). So get some popcorn out and do go watch this film!

Ratings – 3.5/5