Caution You'd be forgiven for approaching this film with caution. One often does when a new British comedy comes along, hoping for the best, secretly fearing the worst. But with Shaun Of The Dead, we needn't have worried
Rom-Zom-Com Described as a rom-zom-com, or in everyday language, a comedy with zombies, it stars co-writer Simon Pegg and is directed by Edgar Wright. And they've done a tremendous job with both script and direction.
Comedy at the forefront It's a comedy, but it's also a horror film to boot. And it's clear that whilst Pegg and Wright have comedy in the forefront of their minds, they have also set out to take us on a journey that involves a range of emotions. Most interesting is the surprisingly well timed pathos, as the characters are forced to kill, or be killed.
Journey of self-discovery They are all believable, the most distinctive being Shaun, who makes a personal journey of self-discovery, from general layabout to unlikely leader to heroic figure.
The Office Nick Frost and Lucy Davis contribute with good performances, although Davis's character fails to feel unique, as it's very similar to the one she plays in The Office. In fact, when Andrew Lincoln cameos, you almost expect her to run off with him.
Follow up? As for a horror/comedy follow up from the Spaced team, From Dusk Till Shaun anyone?
4 out of 5 stars
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