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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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Director's cut of Zack Snyder's modern re-telling of George A. Romero's 1979 horror classic. Sarah Polley and Ving Rhames star as Ana and Kenneth, two of the last remaining people on earth after the human race has been decimated by flesh-eating zombies. The two find temporary shelter with a few other survivors in an abandoned shopping mall, but their situation becomes increasingly precarious as they run out of food and power and the dead start to break through their defences. They realise their only hope of survival is to escape to an island that remains zombie-free - but how can they possibly find a way to reach it?
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. N. England
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Format:DVD
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.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Web'
Format:DVD
When I first heard that they were planning to do a remake of the classic 'Dawn Of The Dead' I have to admit I was a little sceptical, but after watching I couldn't feel anything but impressed... it really is a good film! In the shock n horror department it is very 'in your face', it's violent and gory and it certainly doesn't pull any punches. The storyline moves along well, though I felt that unlike the original it didn't really give much indication as to how much time had passed, however this is a minor gripe and isn't enough to spoil an excellent horror movie.
So is it as good as the original? Well I'm not going to enter that arena, you can make up your own mind, but I'm willing to bet that there are an awful lot of diehard George A Romero fans out there who might slam this remake publicly... but secretly love it.
Highly recommended - especially for fans of the genre (like me!)
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
'Dawn of the Dead' has received a broad range of both praise and criticism. Some people within the zombie fan-base have cited being annoyed by the running zombies, the poor character development, and most of all the lack of satire and social commentary that made the original such a standout classic horror movie. As a fan of George Romero and a lover of zombie flicks in general, I nevertheless have to say that I enjoyed this movie immensely. Modern cinematography, effects, and a decent budget have produced a movie that is stylish, slick, well-paced, and that in my opinion has not 'sold-out' the genre. There is indeed little or no trace left of the social commentary on consumerism - as George Romero remarked about this movie, 'it has lost it's reason for being' - but this doesn't mean it is a bad movie. In fact, I would say that it's one of the finest zombie films ever made. The opening credits, set to Johnny Cash, are superb, and really set the mood. There are some wonderful and memorable scenes, though I won't mention them here (no spoilers!). And the ending is absolutely perfect, in my opinion.
Watching Dawn 1979 now, even though it is a great movie, I find myself cringeing just a little at the ridiculous music, the blue zombies (they had only two people to do all the zombie effects on that film! ...no disrespect to Tom Savini, who did to a great job on a low budget)... this was 25 years ago - cinematographic techniques have moved on since then!!
All in all, a welcome revision of a classic. Great stuff.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Bio-Break
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Dawn of the Dead [Blu-ray] [2004] [US Import] [2007]
Product details run time says 1 hr 41 mins, case says 1 hr 50 mins and when I checked the blu-ray while watching I got 1 hr 49 mins.
Have sent amendment to amazon, bit annoying this when your trying to choose which version to buy.
Picture quality and sound both great, not that bothered about the extra's.
As others have said, not a big fan of fast moving zombies but if you get past that, it's a good zombie film.
Product details run time says 1 hr 41 mins, case says 1 hr 50 mins and when I checked the blu-ray while watching I got 1 hr 49 mins.
Have sent amendment to amazon, bit annoying this when your trying to choose which version to buy.
Picture quality and sound both great, not that bothered about the extra's.
As others have said, not a big fan of fast moving zombies but if you get past that, it's a good zombie film.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Sean T. Page
Format:DVD
There are some films that are required viewing for any zombie fan. The original 1980s version is on this list so too must be this re-make.
The new version is very much a re-imagining of the film. The zombies are faster, not the lumbering ghouls of old. There is possibly less slow-building tension and more racing horror but this re-make still ticks all the boxes.
Band of scared survivors - tick
Desperate stand in a shopping mall - tick
Stereotyped characters - tick
Plenty of gory zombie-action - tick
All the ingredients are there for a modern classic and that's what you get with this movie. The production is slick, the effects believable and the acting right on target.
There are some great twists in there, look out for the zombie baby. There are also some great characters such Andy stuck alone in the gun shop.
Romance and tension blossom in the Shopping Mall as the survivors realise that help is not coming and that they are on their own. It's a shame the raiders from the original didn't appear in this version but there are security guards to handle, basements to clear and some strange goings on in the baby department. You can add to this list converting a coach into a zombie-proof tank!
The story moves at pace, as do the racing zombies. The outbreak scenario is well-mapped out and believable. This movie is essential viewing, no question about it. Try not to compare it to the original, treat them like different films and enjoy.
The new version is very much a re-imagining of the film. The zombies are faster, not the lumbering ghouls of old. There is possibly less slow-building tension and more racing horror but this re-make still ticks all the boxes.
Band of scared survivors - tick
Desperate stand in a shopping mall - tick
Stereotyped characters - tick
Plenty of gory zombie-action - tick
All the ingredients are there for a modern classic and that's what you get with this movie. The production is slick, the effects believable and the acting right on target.
There are some great twists in there, look out for the zombie baby. There are also some great characters such Andy stuck alone in the gun shop.
Romance and tension blossom in the Shopping Mall as the survivors realise that help is not coming and that they are on their own. It's a shame the raiders from the original didn't appear in this version but there are security guards to handle, basements to clear and some strange goings on in the baby department. You can add to this list converting a coach into a zombie-proof tank!
The story moves at pace, as do the racing zombies. The outbreak scenario is well-mapped out and believable. This movie is essential viewing, no question about it. Try not to compare it to the original, treat them like different films and enjoy.
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Great remake
I love George A. Romeros Zombie films so when I watched this remake in 2004 I was expecting it to be good, and it was! Read more
Published 16 days ago by Liam Hobbs
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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 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 5 months ago by Albatross
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