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Are you ready to get down with the sickness? Movie logic dictates that you shouldn't remake a classic, but Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead defies that logic and comes up a winner. You could argue that George A. Romero's 1978 original was sacred ground for horror buffs, but it was a low-budget classic, and Snyder's action-packed upgrade benefits from the same manic pacing that energized Romero's continuing zombie saga. Romero's indictment of mega-mall commercialism is lost (it's arguably outmoded anyway), so Snyder and screenwriter James Gunn compensate with the same setting--in this case, a Milwaukee shopping mall under siege by cannibalistic zombies in the wake of a devastating viral outbreak--a well-chosen cast (led by Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, and Mekhi Phifer), some outrageously morbid humor, and a no-frills plot that keeps tension high and blood splattering by the bucketful. Horror buffs will catch plenty of tributes to Romero's film (including cameos by three of its cast members, including gore-makeup wizard Tom Savini), and shocking images are abundant enough to qualify this Dawn as an excellent zombie-flick double-feature with 28 Days Later, its de facto British counterpart. --Jeff Shannon
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. N. England
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This remake has been handled exceptionally well.
Looking at other recent remakes (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Ring etc.) you're perfectly entitled to feel a little bit cautious as to whether this film is going to be much cop....I know I was! Especially given that the original is one of my favourite films.
Don't worry though. It's a great film! The feeling of dread may be missing but it's replaced by tons of adrenaline-fueled terror(Thanks to the change in Zombies' speed) and the special effects and gore are second to none. What this film also has is a great sense of humour.....which is just what's needed at certain points!
Overall, this remake is not better or worse than the original, it's different. It runs at a much different pace, emphasises have changed and it's far more about fun and thrills than doom and despair.
Go see it! I recommend it.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Bhaskar
Format:DVD
At first I was worries that this would be a cheesy hollywood style remake of the original. This turned out not to be the case at all and I think this is a great film both as a remake and as a film in its own right. There are parallels with the orginal in terms of the script but enough orginality and some excellent black humour to keep you interested. The soundtrack is excellent and there is a complete change in the zombies movements. They move pretty fast now ! All in all, a great zombie film.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film bears more resemblance to '28 days later' than Romero's film. The zombies are virtually identical to 'the infected' in terms of their frenetic and impatient aggression unlike Romero's clumsy but persistant monsters. The high speed shutter work is also more than a little similar.
The characters are fairly shallow - especially the women who, apart from our heroine, fall into the freudian stereotypes of the virgin and mother.
The shopping mall setting and the fact that there are zombies are the only real links to the 1978 classic. The social commentary on American consumer culture has been put aside in favour of more action and suspense.
These critisisms aside, the film is quite well shot and directed. It successfully creates a very tense atmosphere and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat throughout. Some nice use of music such as the Jonny Cash track that plys out the opening credits (one of the best elements to the film).
Overall - not a bad film at all. But probably better thought of as a reference to the original rather than a remake (especially for die-hard Romero fans).
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GOOD REMAKE.
the original is one of my favourite films so to say I was a little cautious about watching this movie is an understatement but I was suprised at how good Dawn of the dead is. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Lee Haywood
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worthy
yes i know the original is one of the best zombie films ever made but this is a more than worthy remake. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eddie
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Good remake
Excellent remake and one of the best Zombie movie I have seen in some time. A small cast of interesting characters, you quickly find yourself caring for all the right ones.
Published 1 month ago by David D
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great zombie film!
this is classic zombie horror film ! if you love zombies you must watch this one ! its really good
Published 2 months ago by Daniel Taylor
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WELL WORTH IMPORTING
To anyone worried about importing this Blu-ray which will probably never come out in England, I can confirm it plays on any Blu-ray player so buy with confidence. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Newell
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thought it was a good zombie film!
I gave it 5 stars as I thought actually it was a very good dvd! iv not seen the original however so cannot compare it to that. I would recommend this to zombie lovers
Published 2 months ago by clare oldfield
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Dawn Of The Dead (2004)
This movie carried out all the stops in this horror. Watching how a young child biting his father on the arm who then of course suffured the same fate. Read more
Published 2 months ago by andrew tonkin
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Scary
This Directors cut of the movie is far better than the released version with many extra scenes and lots of extras a must for all zombie movie fans
Published 3 months ago by Keith O'Donnell
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A remake they actually got right
It's become very fashionable to knock every single remake/reboot/re-envisioning that Hollywood comes up with. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Albatross
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love it!
can't bet a good zombie flick, i have seen them all, i own quite a few of them, this is one of my top 10, come in from spoons, have a nightcap or 2, can't be bothered with rubbish... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. M. Mitchell
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