Dawn of the Dead *with spoilers*

[Cheeseball24]

the %^$#(%#'s at my theater wouldnt let me in!

[Patron God of Pirates]

I was very pleased to see this movie was being made. As a Dawn of the Dead fan from back in the day, it was nice and nostalgic.

I heard alot of people walking out that said it was a 28 days later rip. Note to them, and to those who have repeated that sillyness here: the original Dawn of the Dead came out in the seventies. Possibly the difinitive zombie movie of all time.

I'll rate this movie with my new ratings system "Carnasuars". Let me explain:

I choose to rate using Carnasuars based on the mathimatical fact that the Carnasuar saga is exactly twice as good as the Lord of the Rings Trillogy. Thusly, if a film gets 3 Carnasuars, it is 6 times better than LoTR.

That being said, Dawn of the Dead v2.0, gets a nearly unprecidented NINE Carnasuars!

[ShooterJM]

Great movie! I loved it! You have to assume that at least half the characters would be dumb beyond belief, but it's an entertaining movie.

I must agree, the credits were great (and contain the only boobage in the movie, albeit brief) and the chainsaw was classic.

[Thordic]

All the characters don't die in the end. Apparently Ving Rhames will be in the sequel if one is made, and not as a zombie.

Someone said if you pay REAL close attention in the credit scenes you see him running into the woods with a shotgun.

The movie was definitely pretty cool.

They were pretty dumb though. For example, the gun shop guy. He had a pretty much unlimited supply of guns and ammo. Thousands of rounds, right?

He prolly coulda killed half the zombies in the mall parking lot. Why only "play games" and shoot a few? Especially if he was a gun nut, he prolly woulda had a blast shooting every zombie in sight. Then he could have just walked across the parking lot into the mall. He reminded me of Burt from Tremors, only less cool.

I was so happy when that girl ate the chainsaw, and when Steve got shot. When obnoxious characters die, I am happy.

The soundtrack was definitely cool.

I didn't even really want to see this movie, but I was bored so I went with my brother last night, and I definitely really like the movie, it was pretty sweet.

I always sit there in those movies wishing I was in the situation so I could do things less stupidly.

For example, if they can only get you through biting, why not load up the clothing? I know I'd find some leather boots, leather pants, leather jacket, and a leather trenchcoat. You may sweat your rear off, but you should be pretty bite-proof. Even if they manage to break your skin through the leather, theres no way they are getting any infected saliva through there.

I do have to say I was impressed with the amount of headshots untrained civilians can inflict

[Dryden]

Originally posted by Thordic
They were pretty dumb though. For example, the gun shop guy. He had a pretty much unlimited supply of guns and ammo. Thousands of rounds, right?

He prolly coulda killed half the zombies in the mall parking lot. Why only "play games" and shoot a few? Especially if he was a gun nut, he prolly woulda had a blast shooting every zombie in sight. Then he could have just walked across the parking lot into the mall.

True. Of course, arguing plot points of horror films is an exercise in futility, the characters weren't too bright.

Character development in the film was a major problem. CJ undergoes an inexplicable change in the film, from being the tough, take no prisoners bully to sacrificing himself for the sake of the group at the end of the film on the dock. Andy was a minor character, but I found myself caring more about him than anyone else aside from Ana, Michael and Kenneth. Overall, I was happy about half of the characters who got killed, though definately suprised by the methods which a few of them bit the dust. (Note to self - don't fire up a chainsaw in a crowded van load of people while driving over rough terrain!)

The group was mostly wise in that they stuck together, and didn't fall victim to rule #1 of horror films, which is split up and run aimlessly in ten different directions, especially for the opportunity to have sex (though somehow, that got worked into the plot anyway).

But you're right, Andy should've just pumped buck shot into the crowd below until he collapsed. Second, since the gang has every item in a mall at their disposal, they should have thought to chuck every propane tank, acetylene torch, and kerosene heater they could find off the roof before driving out of the mall, and stop by the sporting goods store for pads, helmets, and ball bats.

Roger Ebert pointed out in his review, have you ever noticed how people in zombie movies have never actually seen zombie movies themselves? I think it would have been better had it been self conscious of the genre in the way Scream was.

[Thordic]

yeah, launching propane-tank bombs off the roof would have been a priority for me

Between those, Andy's rifles, and the fact the zombies were stupid, you prolly could have killed most of them. The ones up against the glass were the only ones you couldn't have killed (You don't want bullets and explosions near the only thing keeping the zombies out.)

[ShooterJM]

I agree entirely. Waste as many as you possibly can before venturing out. And definatly get anti-zombie suits! Heck, chuck bowling balls off the roof and squash a few!

[Thordic]

The golf balls off the roof were perhaps the only worthwhile thing Steve did in the entire movie.

On second thought, he did boink that hot annoying chick. Any dude who can still score some premium tail in a crisis situation can't be all bad.

[phantomhitman]

i can agree that it was a good movie. the best scene has to be the old fat lady running top speed around the room though . i also believe that somehow one of the characters got away from the zombies, i would not have a clue how though

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by Thordic
The golf balls off the roof were perhaps the only worthwhile thing Steve did in the entire movie.

On second thought, he did boink that hot annoying chick. Any dude who can still score some premium tail in a crisis situation can't be all bad.

Very good points. He did get to work on his golf swing and get some. And I seem to remember him drinking a lot too. I might actually like this guy....

[dyeguy65]

excellent movie. saw it first day it came out and first showing at the theatre . very funny and action packed. the buses were SAWEET. everyone should own a purple armored bus. quick question...i got up and went to the bathroom room as they started playing chess and came back when they were sniping zombies. is that when steve got it on with some chick? i missed that...

I must agree, the credits were great (and contain the only boobage in the movie, albeit brief) and the chainsaw was classic.

agreed! more boobage

the fat women and the demond possesed baby were totaly awsome. The ending credits were totaly sweet @$$ too!

also agreed. never seen a fat DEAD woman run so damn fast in my life!

propane tank part was SICK. best part of the movie. the audience was actually clapping in the theatre cause that part was so cool.

overall opinion...A+++
going to see it again next weekend and buying it when it comes out on dvd.

theres my 2 cents

*EDIT* just thought of something...why didnt they train the dog to go downstairs and open the front door, lock the roof door. wait for the majority of them to get inside, drop down lock them, and make a run for it. genius if you ask me

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by Patron God of Pirates
I'll rate this movie with my new ratings system "Carnasuars". Let me explain:

I choose to rate using Carnasuars based on the mathimatical fact that the Carnasuar saga is exactly twice as good as the Lord of the Rings Trillogy.

This carnasaur movie(s) intruiges me..... is it worth hunting down and renting? Is it on dvd? Enlighten me!

[Thordic]

When the old lady gets spiked in the eye, my brother yelled out "OWNED!" and a bunch of people sittin around us started cracking up. It was pretty funny

[WicKeD_WaYz]

At the end of the movie, I got up to leave, and then I saw boobs on the screen. I immediately, without hesitation sat back down, and finished the credits.

Those movie makers sure know what they're doing.

[yeahthatsme]

a few things that didnt make sense:
1. how could andy, with all of his guns, allow ONE ZOMBIE to stick his hand in the doggy door and thus get in and turn him, doesnt seem to hard to blow the zombies hand off and close the door.
2. the stuff about shooting as many zombies as possible was a good point
3. why the hell were they driving so damn fast after they got away from the zomby mosh pit? that was just ignorant.
4. why didnt they use the sewers more? i mean it seems like it'd be a perfect way to get a good distance away from the mall, which seemed to attract every zomby in the city...
5. why didnt they all just jump on the boat and sail away when they saw the zombies running towards them on the island? it didnt seem like it'd be that hard considering how long it was from the first spotting of them to when they came on the dock.

thats about it i dont wanna get all worked up over a horror movie, they're supposed to not make sense.