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Zombieland
Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures
Pariah Pariah
Relativity Media Relativity Media
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Zombieland

Nut up or shut up.

2009 88 min ★ 7.3 (13,468) Released
Comedy Horror

Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

Original title
Zombieland
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$23,600,000
Revenue
$102,391,540
Reviews & Ratings 4
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Oct 5, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Jesse Eisenberg does his best Charlton Heston impersonation as ostensibly the last man left on the planet amongst an army of pathologically fed up zombies. His initial narration gives us a little clue as to how he has survived, unbitten, for this long - and just how dangerous it is to use the toilet - before he encounters "Tallahassee" (Woody Harrelson) on what's left of the freeway. Convinced they are both still human, they join forces and go off in search of "Twinkies" (that's the food variety and not young gay guys!) They find a grocery store where they are quick to rescue "Wichita" (Emma Stone) and her twelve year old sister "Little Rock" (Abigail Breslin) only to quickly discover that it's now them that needs the rescuing. Some cat and mouse antics now ensue between what is now the last four remaining people, before things settle down for an an hour of comically inspired adventures that sees them seek safety - in the Beverly Hills mansion of Bill Murray for a while, before a denouement in funfair that sees a battle royal commence that's only really missing Ennio Morricone. The four characters here all gel well and with Harrelson on a form that reminded me of why he became famous in "Cheers" in the first place, Eisenberg and Stone developing their rapport and the young Breslin looking on with a degree of sagely amusement, this is a fun film. It's well written with plenty of pithy one-liners and plenty of homages to other films and actors who've tackled the zombie theme over the years too. It's nice and short so we've no extended and repetitive combat scenes to bore us, just some short and sweet slaughtering using just about every piece of kit you can imagine (even a food mixer!).

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Aug 27, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

**Zombieland is a hilarious treat for comedy and zombie fans alike.** Zombieland is a goofy spin on the hordes of zombie movies that came as a result of The Walking Dead’s popularity. It follows a zany cast of characters with big personalities thrust into a post-apocalyptic landscape. However, rather than living in constant fear and survival, it feels as if the characters consider it all another Tuesday. Their motivations are finding twinkies or love rather than escaping death. This tonal twist leads to a very entertaining, self-aware plot that takes funny jabs at traditional zombie tropes. The cast nails this tone as well, with Harrelson, Eisenberg, and Stone all delivering sarcastic yet genuine and caring performances.

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Manuel São Bento

Oct 26, 2019 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) I haven't seen Zombieland in quite a few years, but with its sequel being released this week, now it's the perfect moment to go back to the hilarious world of zombies. It still holds up incredibly well. In a time where zombie films and TV shows were starting to come up (The Walking Dead premiered one year later), this post-apocalyptic zombie comedy flick still remains as one of the best zombie movies of the century. Their use quickly became something cliche, and neither funny or scary. Nowadays, people are used to seeing the living dead on the screen all the time, so why does a 2009's film like this still work? Well, first of all, the outstanding cast is halfway through success. In 2009, only Woody Harrelson was already a renowned adult actor. Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg didn't star in anything truly remarkable yet, so much that Abigail Breslin was more recognizable than them. Even with only 13-years-old, she already had an Oscar nomination in a supporting role (Little Miss Sunshine). However, everyone delivers fantastic performances, which carry the simplistic yet entertaining story to such a success that it became a zombie classic. Harrelson portraying Tallahassee, the guy who's not scared of anything and likes to "enjoy the little things", is one of his career's coolest roles. Eisenberg is not exactly the type of actor I like since he can only do so much with his acting abilities. He always offers the same type of character: a quirky, twitch-full, idiosyncratic personality, which most of the times doesn't work. Contrary to this tendency, Columbus is a character that logically and hilariously fits this model, hence Eisenberg is the movie's primary source of comedy. From his list of rules to his weird behavior, everything feels natural since the character's background justifies his awkward self. Stone and Breslin share great moments together, as well as Harrelson and Eisenberg, but the former duo has less exciting sequences. Nevertheless, even though the girls could have received more character development, their relationship gives them a compelling reason for us to care about. Wichita might just look like the cliche hot girl who falls for the good guy, but she would do anything to protect her sister, and her love for Little Rock does give her some gravitas. The cast's chemistry is undeniably astonishing. It's visually palpable that they had tons of fun doing this film, and that elevates every single conversation or action scene. The short runtime allows for a fast-paced story, packed with fun moments, and a lot of bloody zombie killings. The production design is remarkable. Excellent use of practical effects and real sets, plus a perfect soundtrack. Ruben Fleischer knew precisely what he wanted the movie to be, and he never tried to make it something more. Yes, it still involves a romance of sorts, and some backstories might not be funny or joyful. However, it never feels forced or fabricated. It never overextends its stay because Zombieland is neither a romance or a drama. It's purposefully campy, plays with stereotypes creatively, and it's merely 88 minutes of good fun. We are in 2019, and studios forgot how to make films like this! Every year, there are dozens of blockbusters that would be extremely entertaining if studios would just let them be what they are meant to, but no. They need to have some relevant story that carries a political tone or a social message. Zombieland has all the attributes of a pure blockbuster: a phenomenal cast, a straightforward narrative packed with thrilling sequences, a short runtime with fast pacing, compelling characters, and thousands of zombies. Put together a funny screenplay filled with chuckle-worthy jokes, and you have yourself one of the best zombie movies of the century. It's one of those films which don't exactly have what people address as "flaws". Zombieland has its cliches and lazy exposition, but it heavily compensates them with 80 minutes or so of spectacular entertainment. It's a zombie cult classic. Nut up or shut up, but watch the goddamn movie! Rating: A-

A

Andres Gomez

Nov 26, 2013 · via TMDB

★ 5.0

Fun, not that fun to have a higher mark than a 5/10.

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

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Cast 26
Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Columbus

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Tallahassee

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Wichita

Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin

Little Rock

Amber Heard

Amber Heard

406

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Derek Graf

Derek Graf

Clown Zombie

Elle Alexander

Elle Alexander

Zombie Meter Maid (uncredited)

Melanie Booth

Melanie Booth

Hippie Girl (uncredited)

Blaise Corrigan

Blaise Corrigan

Groom (uncredited)

Sydnie Dawson

Sydnie Dawson

Princess Zombie (uncredited)

Justin Price

Justin Price

Sprint Zombie (uncredited)

Amir Kovacs

Amir Kovacs

Zombie (uncredited)

Shaun Lynch

Shaun Lynch

Cardio Zombie (uncredited)

Lynn McArthur

Lynn McArthur

Girl on Cell Phone (uncredited)

Victory Van Tuyl

Victory Van Tuyl

Bubby & Pee Paw's Granddaughter (uncredited)

Mike White

Mike White

Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Daniel Burnley

Daniel Burnley

Frightened Pedestrian (uncredited)

Ernest Dancy

Ernest Dancy

Businessman Zombie (uncredited)

Travis Grant

Travis Grant

Amusement Park Zombie (uncredited)

Robert Hatch

Robert Hatch

Yuppie Zombie (uncredited)

Suzanne LaChasse

Suzanne LaChasse

Zombie (uncredited)

Rhett Reese

Rhett Reese

Tuxedo Guy with AK-47 (uncredited)

Cody Rowlett

Cody Rowlett

Panicked Pedestrian (uncredited)

Joan Schuermeyer

Joan Schuermeyer

Cynthia Knickerbocker (uncredited)

Steve Warren

Steve Warren

Metro Station Zombie (uncredited)

Crew 41
Gene Serdena

Gene Serdena

Set Decoration

Michael Bonvillain

Michael Bonvillain

Director of Photography

Melissa Yonkey

Melissa Yonkey

Hair Department Head

Jeffrey Lee Gibson

Jeffrey Lee Gibson

Stunt Coordinator

Jill Brown

Jill Brown

Stunt Coordinator

Kacie Borrowman

Kacie Borrowman

Stunt Double

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Stunt Double

Luci Romberg

Luci Romberg

Stunt Double

T. Ryan Mooney

T. Ryan Mooney

Stunt Double

Cal Johnson

Cal Johnson

Stunt Driver

Aja Frary

Aja Frary

Stunts

Bobby Beckles

Bobby Beckles

Stunts

Bobby Jordan

Bobby Jordan

Stunts

Brent Bernhard

Brent Bernhard

Stunts

Caroline Vexler

Caroline Vexler

Stunts

Chris Cenatiempo

Chris Cenatiempo

Stunts

Chris Daniels

Chris Daniels

Stunts

Damita Jane Howard

Damita Jane Howard

Stunts

Drew Leary

Drew Leary

Stunts

Elle Alexander

Elle Alexander

Stunts

John Cenatiempo

John Cenatiempo

Stunts

Lex D. Geddings

Lex D. Geddings

Stunts

Lisa Hoyle

Lisa Hoyle

Stunts

Martin Klebba

Martin Klebba

Stunts

Matt Brockman

Matt Brockman

Stunts

Meegan E. Godfrey

Meegan E. Godfrey

Stunts

Nicole Callender

Nicole Callender

Stunts

Peter Epstein

Peter Epstein

Stunts

Samantha MacIvor

Samantha MacIvor

Stunts

Scott Burik

Scott Burik

Stunts

Tim Trella

Tim Trella

Stunts

Victor Paguia

Victor Paguia

Stunts

Ruben Fleischer

Ruben Fleischer

Director

John Papsidera

John Papsidera

Casting

Paul Wernick

Paul Wernick

Executive Producer

Rhett Reese

Rhett Reese

Executive Producer

Ryan Kavanaugh

Ryan Kavanaugh

Executive Producer

Gavin Polone

Gavin Polone

Producer

Kami Asgar

Kami Asgar

Supervising Sound Editor

Paul Wernick

Paul Wernick

Writer

Rhett Reese

Rhett Reese

Writer

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