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Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic Reviews
The titular Shaun (Simon Pegg, who co-wrote the script with director Edgar Wright) is already well-accustomed to the life of a zombie. Every day, he staggers out of bed with even less enthusiasm than a typical reanimated corpse, and drags himself off to ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Horror Asylum ReviewHorror Asylum Review
The team behind cult show 'Spaced' brings us this 'Zomromcom' and you can believe the hype because it's bloody brilliant!! When Shaun and his best mate Ed wake up one morning with really bad hangovers (as a result of trying to get over the end of ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Horror Asylum Review
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tail Slate (Daryl J. Grove)Tail Slate (Daryl J. Grove)
Things were looking bad for British cinema. You can only go so far with movies starring Hugh Grant (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill) and movies about the most unlikely of people taking their clothes off (The Full Monty, Calendar Girls). There ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Tail Slate (Daryl J. Grove)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tail Slate ("The Horror Guru")Tail Slate ("The Horror Guru")
Zombie films have been a part of the movie industry for nearly four decades. It all began with George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968), and since then zombie flicks have become so numerous they’ve carved out their own sub-genre. And while ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Tail Slate ("The Horror Guru")
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
With a name like Shaun of the Dead, you might expect that this is merely a spoof of zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead. However, it is so much more than that. It is a zombie movie and it is a comedy that plays with the standard conventions of the zombie ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Future Movies (Adrian Mackinder)Future Movies (Adrian Mackinder)
Well it’s arrived. A British comedy that is actually funny. Not only that, but it’s clever, funny, anarchic, funny and refreshing. And it’s funny too. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but you can never overstate the fact that a British film ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Future Movies (Adrian Mackinder)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Horror ChannelThe Horror Channel
A few weeks ago I passed up a screening of Shaun Of The Dead so that I could see and post a timely review of Exorcist: The Beginning. Boy, was that a bad call. Good horror films are hard enough to make as it is, but a good horror comedy must be ten ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Horror Channel
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
The most original comedy from either side of the pond in years. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movies for GuysMovies for Guys
Shaun of the Dead is a British film that is described as “a romantic comedy with zombies” and if you have seen the previews, it leads you to believe it is nothing more than a wacky satire on all zombie movies. WRONG… I am happy to burst your bubble ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Movies for Guys
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com - DVD ReviewNeedcoffee.com - DVD Review
Shaun (Pegg) is a nice enough guy, it's just he's a little...unmotivated. He works at an electronics shop, and while there, protesting that he has a lot to do with his life, Noel (Rafe Spall, yes, Timothy's son), puts everything in perspective: "When?" ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Needcoffee.com - DVD Review
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Patrick Naugle)DVD Verdict (Patrick Naugle)
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a man with little aspiration: he's content to just sit in the local pub, drink beer with his buddies and play video games on the couch. His girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashford), is finally fed up with his lazy attitude and indifference ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at DVD Verdict (Patrick Naugle)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Zombierama (Brian Robinson)Zombierama (Brian Robinson)
With a title like Shaun of the Dead, you might have fears that this is going to be a lame parody of Romero's classic. Nothing could be more untrue. Those that say it pays homage to zombie classics don't have it quite right either; although there are ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Zombierama (Brian Robinson)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
Shaun's dry wit, and humor is why it succeeds where most Zombie film's fail. It's the funniest movie of the year. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)
Zombies or no zombies, this is the funniest film of the year. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Criticism for the RetardedMovie Criticism for the Retarded
There have been a lot of smaller films that generate a lot of buzz before us hicks here in Atlanta get a chance to see them, and more often than not that buzz leads to expectations that can't be lived up to. Fortunately, this was not the case for SHAUN ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Movie Criticism for the Retarded
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)
You ever see one of those movies that is just so much damn fun that you want to tell everyone about it? The kind where you grab a friend and say, "Oh man! You GOTTA see this freaking movie!" During Comic-Con in San Diego, I was invited to a VIP ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bloody-DistgustingBloody-Distgusting
OK, before I crack on with this I'd like to say that I'm English so any references I make throughout this review to stuff that my stateside cousins don't understand then I apologies. Also there may be a couple of spoilers but I've warned you in advance. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Bloody-Distgusting
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Slasherpool.com ReviewSlasherpool.com Review
Shaun is 29 years old. He lives with his friend and has a dead end job. His girlfriend is on the edge of breaking up with him all the time and one day she gets enough. Now there seems to be nothing left for poor Shaun and on top of that the streets ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Slasherpool.com Review
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Decaying flesh and strewn entrails don't usually equal funny. But "Shaun of the Dead," a remarkably fresh and inventive British import, transforms the unintentional camp of the zombie subgenre into full-on, hilarious comedy. "Shaun,'' already a huge hit ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Karina MontgomeryKarina Montgomery
I am struggling right now to think why I did not give this movie Full Price Feature. The only movie this year that comes close to how much sheer,unadulterated fun I had in the theatre was 13 Going on 30. (Just watch it - you'll understand). ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Karina Montgomery
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Atrocities Cinema.comAtrocities Cinema.com
Every once in a while, the UK pops out a film that just takes the world by storm, on one level or another. Like "Trainspotting", "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", and "28 Days Later" before it, Edgar Wright's supremely enjoyable zombie romp "Shaun ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Atrocities Cinema.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Cinema Source (Daniela Chunga)The Cinema Source (Daniela Chunga)
Ever wonder if you’re stuck in the same dead-end routine? I bet everyday you start your day the same exact way: Wake up, get dressed, go to work, get aggravated with co-workers, head back home, slip into something comfortable, eat dinner, watch some ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Cinema Source (Daniela Chunga)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Fast-moving zombies are up and coming. As featured in 28 Days Later and this year's Dawn of the Dead, the new models appear hip and very scary. But didn't the George Romero zombies make more sense? In his classics Night of the Living Dead and 1978's Dawn ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Peter SobczynskiPeter Sobczynski
If you have ever sat through one of the seemingly endless supply of twee British romantic comedies and idly wondered what it would be like if a film designed around Hugh Grant’s adorable romantic ditherings were suddenly invaded by flesh-eating zombies ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Peter Sobczynski
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for BumsCorner.comBumsCorner.com
There are 2 types of zombie movies now. Fast, rabid running zombies, or the Romero old school shufflin' zombies. I prefer the latter, which is just one of the many things that I loved about Shaun of the Dead. Wait..... I am really in a rut about this ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at BumsCorner.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)
Shaun (co-writer Simon Pegg) is on the cusp of his thirties, and still has growing up to do. He and girlfriend Liz wind up in the Winchester pub every night, and she’s sick of it, much to the delight of her roommates Liz and David (the latter being an ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Chris Gould)DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Chris Gould)
As one of the surprise hits of the year, horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead revived a lot of people’s faith in the British film industry. The film—from the same team that gave the world the indescribably excellent sitcom Spaced—is a bizarre fusion of ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Chris Gould)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Not-so-jolly ol’ Shaun (Pegg, in a truly great performance) is barely holding onto a bunch of things. He’s disrespected in his managerial position where the age of 29 is considered ancient. His lovely girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield, resembling Cate ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
Those crazy Brits have got to be doing something right across the pond. After the success of 28 Days Later in their homeland the film stormed American cinemas and made my top 10 list last year, now another zombie film tried to make it big in the US, ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bloody-DistgustingBloody-Distgusting
Edgar Wright and Simon Peg's Shaun of the Dead is a romantic comedy, yeah that's right, a romantic comedy! Only it carries a special added ingredient- zombies! Who would have ever thought that two such polar opposite genres would mix together so well, ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Bloody-Distgusting
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Someone thought it would be funny to make a comedy that was also a zombie movie -- or perhaps a zombie movie that was also a comedy -- and sure enough, they were right. "Shaun of the Dead" is one of the funniest films of the year, a snappy comedy and ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
As you can guess from the title, the film is a zombie movie that pays homage to George Romero’s wonderful “walking dead” trilogy. It opens in suburban London on Shaun (Simon Pegg) having a heart-to-heart with his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield). ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson)The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson)
Weird, silly, smart, moving, funny and scary, Shaun of the Dead is potentially a cult classic that's in a field of its own. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movies for GuysMovies for Guys
Shaun of the Dead is a British film that is described as "a romantic comedy with zombies" and if you have seen the previews, it leads you to believe it is nothing more than a wacky satire on all zombie movies. WRONG... I am happy to burst your bubble ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Movies for Guys
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Hero Realm (Stefan Halley)Hero Realm (Stefan Halley)
It's smart, it's funny, and it's almost literally laugh-a-minute, with some extreme, but never out-of-place, gore thrown in. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Hero Realm (Stefan Halley)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
... The best comedy and the best horror movie of the first nine months of 2004. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dallas Morning News (Tom Maurstad)Dallas Morning News (Tom Maurstad)
This movie is destined for cult greatness. See it now and you can say -- honestly, for once -- that you were there in the beginning. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Dallas Morning News (Tom Maurstad)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Insiders (Adam Barnick)Entertainment Insiders (Adam Barnick)
“It’s a floor wax!” “It’s a dessert topping!” The classic Saturday Night Live opened one of those faux commercials with these arguments for a product that was indeed, both: why on earth would I mention this? One, I’m a geek. Two, SHAUN OF ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Entertainment Insiders (Adam Barnick)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Transforms the unintentional camp of the zombie subgenre into full-on, hilarious comedy. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
The best male bonding film since Last Orders and the best romantic comedy since Love Actually . Oh, and it's a great zombie flick, too. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for hybridmagazine.com hybridmagazine.com
I’m not really sure how to classify Shaun Of The Dead, a popular import from the U.K. now being released in the colonies. The simplest term is probably the one the filmmakers use—“rom zom com” (short for romantic zombie comedy). Despite its ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Shaun of the Dead" is a must own DVD. To call this movie an "instant classic" is an understatement. The ability of Edgar Wright (Writer, Director) and Simon Pegg (Writer, Actor) to combine two potentially unmergeable genres is brilliant. Yes, we've all ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chart MagazineChart Magazine
The first image in U.K. horror-comedy Shaun Of The Dead is of Simon Pegg’s sandy, boy-meets-pug face. Pegg plays the titular Shaun as a living zombie, eyes glazed over as his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) berates him for his lack of spirit. Indeed, ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Chart Magazine
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (B. Alan Orange)MovieWeb (B. Alan Orange)
Shaun and Liz stand on an elevated platform, about to leave their bitten friend behind. They each say their goodbyes. "I love you!" is a term shot like a bullet to the heart. This is a partnership that is sinking. Neither Shaun nor Liz will ever see Ed ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at MovieWeb (B. Alan Orange)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FilmFocus.Co.UK (Joe Utichi)FilmFocus.Co.UK (Joe Utichi)
It's all happening to Shaun today. His girlfriend has dumped him, his step-dad is threatening him and his housemate wants to kick his best mate out. Unfortunately his troubles aren't over; London has been infested with flesh-eating zombies. The Spaced ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at FilmFocus.Co.UK (Joe Utichi)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
Shaun (Simon Pegg), of Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead, falls somewhere between "slacker" and outright "loser" on the social continuum. He's twenty-something years old, works a dead-end job at Foree Electric selling TVs and appliances, has problems with ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Reel.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)
Horror comedy is a difficult genre to pull off well; most of the time it misfires and becomes tedious. But it can be a very special and hugely entertaining genre when handled by creators with wit and a willingness to go far over the top. That's the case ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Popkorn JunkieThe Popkorn Junkie
British humor can sometimes be very dull and confusing. In the case of Monty Python, it never really took off in Britain...it just wasn't their cup of tea. However, it hit the United States and instantly became a worldwide phenomenon. Basically, some ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for cinEncanto (Pablo del Moral)cinEncanto (Pablo del Moral)
La comedia y el terror, dos géneros aparentemente opuestos, han resultado ser muy compatibles, pues casi desde los inicios del cine se han combinado en abundantes películas, que van desde las simples aventuras de Abbott y Costello (como "Abbott and ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at cinEncanto (Pablo del Moral)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Jeffrey Chen)ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Jeffrey Chen)
It not only functions as a parody of the genre, it works as a straight-up entry, and ends up being a loving homage. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Jeffrey Chen)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (G. Noel Gross)DVD Talk (G. Noel Gross)
Fast mo vs. Slow mo. That's been the most divisive issue to EVER confront zombiphiles. What isn't being debated, however, is the comic brilliance of gorehounds Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright. The creators of the British anti-sitcom Spaced have done the ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at DVD Talk (G. Noel Gross)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
The first time I saw “Shaun of the Dead” I was floored. Here’s a movie I knew pretty much nothing about going in, and came out of unable to stop telling people to go see. At the risk of losing friends, I’ve had to cut down on mentioning this ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
The British film industry can be proud of Shaun Of The Dead, "a side-splitting, head-smashing, gloriously gory horror comedy" from madcap writing team Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright. Pegg also stars, while Wright directs what is essentially an irreverent ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at BBC Films
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
Must a person be dead in order for them to become a zombie? That seems to be the question not-so-subtly posed in “Shaun of the Dead” the new zombie horror comedy from director Edgar Wright. There is a scene early on that shows Shaun (Simon Pegg) ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
SHAUN OF THE DEAD is a crisp and lethally funny blend of B-movie monsters and those "kitchen sink" dramas from Britain's theatrical renaissance of the late 50s and early 60s. Our angry young man is the Shaun (Simon Pegg) of the title, a feckless drone ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
There were three press screenings of SHAUN OF THE DEAD prior to its release here in San Francisco. The first one I had to be talked into. After all, the premise, a romantic comedy about zombies made by people I?d never heard of, didn?t sound promising. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)
Welcome to Shaun's life. He's almost 30, he doesn't get out much aside from frequent trips to the local pub where he hangs out with his girlfriend and their friends, he's working at a dead-end job in an electronics store, and oh yeah, it looks like the ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for stylusmagazine.com (Jen Cameron)stylusmagazine.com (Jen Cameron)
I think the time has finally come for America to concede the comedy throne to Great Britain, and for once that’s not just my tiresome anglophilia talking. The days of Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show and Curb your Enthusiasm are behind us now. With ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at stylusmagazine.com (Jen Cameron)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Frank's film tip: In true hearty and horrific spirit, SHAUN OF THE DEAD will rip your heart out (and every other body part for that matter!) A zombie romp that is refreshingly smart and subversive It is very difficult to experience a true riotous ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Cinema Source (Shawn Koonin)The Cinema Source (Shawn Koonin)
Having not been privy to the advertising campaign pushing this film, I went into Edgar Wright’s comedy/horror flick Shaun of the Dead with little pretense. The film involves the lowly, dead-end job holding Shaun (Simon Pegg) being in the midst of a ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Cinema Source (Shawn Koonin)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Horror Review - DVD (Horror Bob)The Horror Review - DVD (Horror Bob)
I got to see a prescreening of "Shaun of the Dead" about a week before it hit theaters in limited release. I must say that the British know how to make some great zombie films. Not only is "Shaun of the Dead" a spoof/comedy film making fun of the zombie ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Horror Review - DVD (Horror Bob)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)
A gleefully gory, pitch-perfect parody of George Romero's zombie films. But this isn't a movie about other movies. Shaun of the Dead stands on its own. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Premiere (Aaron Hillis)Premiere (Aaron Hillis)
Whatever you want to label this quick-paced crowd-pleaser, it is definitely one of the year's must-sees. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Premiere (Aaron Hillis)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)
There comes a day in every man's life when he has to get off the couch...and kill some zombies. In Shaun of the Dead, when flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it's up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal Ed (Nick Frost) to ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
This hilarious zombie comedy adds a new twist to the seemingly endless line of zombie comedies that have been made since The Evil Dead. It treats the zombies not as the focus of the film but as something that's happening on the periphery, something that ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Tom Long)Detroit News (Tom Long)
Witty, energetic and appropriately self-mocking, cheesy fun. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for In Film AustraliaIn Film Australia
Inspired by the macabre universe of George A Romero's seminal horror trilogy, English director Edgar Wright's pert piss-take pays obvious homage to Dawn of the Dead, but gleefully sends up the entire genre with a jolly British shtick and a playful ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at In Film Australia
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)
One of the year's funniest films may make you lose your lunch. Zombies are skewered, pummeled, blown up and shot. One character is gruesomely disemboweled while others are simply devoured. Bodies and blood litter the streets of London. No, "Shaun of ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for <webmaster@themovieaddict.com> <webmaster@themovieaddict.com>
Zombies are boring. They're not scary, they're not intimidating. They move slower than a snail, and all they can do is eat you. I suppose in the early days there was more of a thrill to them, but that was lost as the years progressed. George A. Romero ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at <webmaster@themovieaddict.com>
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a twenty-nine year old man with no direction in his life. His daily routine includes working at an electronics store and then spending time at the bar with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), and his friend (and flatmate), Ed (Nick ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Dodd Alley)MovieWeb (Dodd Alley)
As a true horror fan, I have always loved the zombie genre. During that lull period in cinema when Scream started the revolution of slasher flicks, I was at the video store catching up on Romero’s classic Living Dead trilogy. There is nothing more ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at MovieWeb (Dodd Alley)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Leah McLaren)The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Leah McLaren)
Plays perfectly on two levels &#151; it's a clever comedy, but disguised as a fun, dumb horror flick. A movie made to delight, and even accidentally enlighten, both the living and the dead. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Leah McLaren)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie ChicksThe Movie Chicks
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a bit of a loser who becomes a hero (sort of). Shaun's girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) is trying to take their relationship to a new level - preferably one that doesn't involve hanging out at the pub with Shaun's best mate (loser) Ed ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at The Movie Chicks
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
If the recent "Dawn of the Dead" remake had you this close to believing "movies like that" could be good, Edgar Wright's "Shaun of the Dead" will shatter all hesitation. Finally, a great zombie movie! Disguised as a romantic comedy! Shaun (Simon Pegg) ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
A slacker working in an appliance store, Shaun (Simon Pegg) infuriates his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield, "Beyond Borders," "This Little Life") with his lack of ambition. This bloke desires nothing more than to hang at local pub the Winchester with his ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
In my experience it’s usually unwise to watch a movie for a single image, scene, or exchange of hilarious dialogue as seen in a preview. The snippet is frequently taken out of context, not present in the theatrical release, or doesn’t exactly unfold ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Slacker Shaun has his own problems to worry about: a girlfriend suggesting a breakup, roommates on the verge of breakdowns, a job that won't give him a break and an estranged family that's long since broken into ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
A colorful British genre mash-up that crossbreeds the zombified existence of late twentysomething interpersonal ennui with a literal attack of the undead. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
The fact that Shaun of the Dead , a cross between 28 Days Later and Wayne's World , succeeds at all is probably the result of a special alchemy accessible only by its co-writers, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright (who also directed). ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
If you were a fan of the inventive and frequently hilarious Channel 4 sitcom Spaced, you’ll pretty much know what to expect from Shaun of the Dead. Co-written by Spaced actor/writer Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright, it also stars most of the cast ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bullz-Eye.comBullz-Eye.com
Unlike most zombie films that either push social reform (“Dawn of the Dead” and “28 Days Later”) or exploit teenage male hormones (“Resident Evil: Apocalypse”), “Shaun of the Dead” is delightfully simple. Co-written by director Edgar ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Guardian/ObserverGuardian/Observer
This cheerful horror comedy is as smart as paint. It's pacily directed, nicely acted and boasts a script crammed with real gags ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Guardian/Observer
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is going nowhere in life. He’s a 29-year-old sales manager at a London electronics store populated by teenage employees who don’t respect him. His girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield), tired of her beau’s adolescent slackerdom and ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at filmcritic.com
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)
Following the success of "28 Days Later," this year's remake of "Dawn of the Dead" and "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," you would think the zombie genre has ambled its course. Think again. With "Shaun of the Dead," British filmmakers Edgar Wright and ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Chicago Tribune (Robert K. Elder)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Stomp TokyoStomp Tokyo
Shaun (Simon Pegg) has problems. He’s British. He’s 29 years old. He works as a low level manager at an electronics store. His girlfriend thinks he lacks the romantic soul that she desires in a man, and his flatmates don’t get along. Oh, and the ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Stomp Tokyo
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for BoxOfficeCritic.com (Eileen Peterman)BoxOfficeCritic.com (Eileen Peterman)
In the great tradition of zombie films comes the comedy zombie flick Shaun of the Dead. Billed as a "romantic comedy with zombies" or "rom zom com," this British romance/comedy/zombie flick delivers laughs, gore, and social commentary galore. Though this ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at BoxOfficeCritic.com (Eileen Peterman)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Shaun (Pegg), a 29 year-old slacker and a dead ringer for Tin-Tin loses his girlfriend because of his lack of “maintenance” in the relationship. His best bud Ed (Frost) backs him up in terms of boozing him silly and they both crash. The next day, ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Likeably mussed Shaun and his roommate, Ed, spend a lot of time drunkenly lolling in their apartment, which resembles a sloppier version of a college dorm room until zombies invade and transform it into a blood-spattered version of a college dorm room. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Shaun is aged 28 and lives a dull life in London, working a boring job as an electronic goods store sales clerk. His girlfriend Liz is sick of always going to the same pub, The Winchester, with Shaun’s best friend Ed when they go out. Shaun’s other ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for hip online hip online
From the beginning, "Shaun of the Dead" hits on life and death in the most conspicuous ways. You almost wonder what you've gottn yourself into… is this a zombie movie or a satire about life? It’s both actually. Every inch of Shaun of the Dead is ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at hip online
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Clinic ("Indiana Sev")DVD Clinic ("Indiana Sev")
This is certainly a good movie but I can’t honestly say it’s a great one. Maybe I was expecting a much wilder and funnier time due to all the celebrity quotes this film has been getting since its release by genre directors such as Peter Jackson and ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at DVD Clinic ("Indiana Sev")
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Monsters At Play (Lawrence P. Raffel)Monsters At Play (Lawrence P. Raffel)
Slow zombies good, fast zombies bad. Yeah, that's the ticket. No, these words aren't uttered at any one point during Shaun of the Dead's running time. But the cast and crew members who were on hand for a preview screening in Philly the other night made ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Monsters At Play (Lawrence P. Raffel)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)
Billed as a romantic zombie comedy, this UK import is a mixed bag ultimately, but an immensely entertaining one nevertheless. The first half an hour of the film is pure comic genius as it introduces Shaun, his roommate Ed, his girlfriend Liz, and her ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bangin' Banana (Jesse Knight)Bangin' Banana (Jesse Knight)
Depending on your perspective, Shaun of the Dead could either be a heartfelt spoof of George Romero’s zombie films, or the goriest romantic comedy in history. Much to our joy it manages to be both, if only most of the time. Simon Pegg, who ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Bangin' Banana (Jesse Knight)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDwolf (Rob Paul)DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
I never had a solid chance to review this film for the site yet...but whe I perused it, the film jumped to the top ten of 2004 for me. Why? Well, aside from managing to mesh romantic comedy with zombies...it made me laugh while impressing me with the ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Scholars have recently begun arguing over the greatest single year in cinema history. Two of the camps have chosen 1939 and 1962 as possible contenders. Those years notwithstanding, I would submit the year 1985, not necessarily as the greatest movie year ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reviewlets (Brian Robert Hischier)Reviewlets (Brian Robert Hischier)
This zombie film did what few zombie films have ever done---it made you care about each and every character, largely because the acting bred in the viewer a high level of sympathy and the writing gave us a lot of understandable laughs. In keeping with ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Reviewlets (Brian Robert Hischier)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
For a comedy, the material is awfully bloody. But it's good, silly fun nonetheless. ...read the complete Shaun of the Dead movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)

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by Tetramobile on July 17, 2009 New York, New York
Going into seeing this movie, I didn't think that this movie was going to be that good, but it really is. I really do enjoy this movie. The comedy is fresh and fun and the story telling is pretty good as well. Also, enjoy the ...
by cory on February 23, 2009 Ogden, Utah
Shaun of the Dead stars Shaun, a typical office worker striving to keep the peace with his best friend, his roommate, his girlfriend, and his parents. This becomes hard for Shaun to keep his social life alive when everybody's, well, dead. Part ...

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