Shaun of the Dead | 
 enlarge | Director: Edgar Wright
Actors: Kate Ashfield, Tim Baggaley, Nicola Cunningham, Sonnell Dadral, Lucy Davis (ii)
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  455 reviews
Sales Rank: 892
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD25821D
ISBN: 141701816X
UPC: 025192582127
EAN: 9781417018161
ASIN: B0006A9FKA
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: December 21, 2004
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Product Description
A romantic zombie comedy this film centers around a young man whose only goal in life is to hang out in his local pub. That changes when he is challenged to win back his girlfriends heart - as well as fight the hordes of zombies who mysteriously start taking over his beloved north london neighborhood. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/06/2007 Starring: Simon Pegg Nick Frost Run time: 99 minutes Rating: R
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British horror/comedy IShaun of the Dead/I is a scream in all senses of the word. Brain-hungry zombies shamble through the streets of London, but all unambitious electronics salesman Shaun (Simon Pegg) cares about is his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield), who just dumped him. With the help of his slacker roommate Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun fights his way across town to rescue Liz, but the petty concerns of life keep getting in the way: When they're trying to use vinyl records to decapitate a pair of zombies, Shaun and Ed bicker about which bands deserve preservation--New Order they keep, but Sade becomes a lethal frisbee. Many zombie movies are comedies by accident, but IShaun of the Dead/I is deliberately and brilliantly funny, while still delivering a few delicious jolts of fear. Also featuring the stealthy comic presence of Bill Nighy (ILove Actually/I) and some familar faces from IThe Office/I. I--Bret Fetzer/I
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 3 stars out of 4 December 18, 2008
The Bottom Line:br /br /The more you know about zombie movies the funnier you'll find this inspired homage to/spoof of them; Romero would be proud of the way Wright and co. mix gore and humor with just a dash of sly social commentary.
 British barmpots, dafties and zombies December 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bloody British barmcakes. There is something about this type of humor I guess...I hate to say it cause I can't put my finger on it, but it's not always me cup of tea....Hmmm, can't explain it. I ain't got no barney. Sorry mate! No offense super-fans of this instant "classic"! I don't really like this bloke Shaun. Just don't. Well, he's OK I guess. But I HATE his dim mate salad dodger "Ed". Ed is already dead in many ways, so no big loss when the sad sack Deacon turns. But why keep the saddo around? You can shoot him now and not feel guilty. You know here's the deal for me--I find me patience completely spent by totally inept arses sabbing each other up with the nonstop schoolboy howler throughout an entire bloody picture. Drips and doylems deserve death. I've noticed with these post-apocalyptic/zombie flicks that the biggest problem--the biggest threat to you--is the other scunts your with. They'll get you killed my son! And man are they bloody annoying--all that shouting, ding-dongs, belly aching and all around stupidity. Alright, some funny moments so don't mean to whiz on your fish and chips if this is your bag. How did these blokes ever run an empire so large the sun never set on it? Nah just kidding mate, this flick's a jolly good time governor.
A Chick Flick? December 12, 2008
This is an extremely funny and sardonic movie -- among other things the US intro to Simon Pegg -- but it was listed on the "Gifts Ideas for Women" as a chick flick! My wife and her friends hate this film: we will reserve an analysis of their odd filmic tastes for another post. However I only assume the zombie gift-people at Amazon were extending the snarky nature of this excellent film by offering it up alongside "Become Jane" and "My Fair Lady". There indeed are women in Shaun of the Dead, although most have hollow eyes, are visibly rotting and are ceaselessly hungry for human flesh. Madonna aside -- you can draw your own conclusions here -- I don't get it as a choice for that "special someone".
 This Movie Rocks!! November 30, 2008
This movie is one of my favorites. It's very funny. Can't beat the price.
Great Zombie-killin' Movie! November 22, 2008
If you're the cheesy horror movie lover, this movie was made for you... Not so cheesy itself, but definitely a horror movie you can laugh with alone or as a group on movie night.
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