Continuing with the zombie theme for Halloween, I'm going over 'Cockneys vs Zombies', a film which has only just come out. I heard about it a while ago, and had mixed feelings about it; it looked really good, but at the same time you had the feeling it was going to be a huge disappointment.
I can say it was not a disappointment. I absolutely loved this film, this has proven to be a true gem this year.
The zombie virus actually kind of follows the same origin as the book 'Zombie Apocalypse' written by Stephen Jones; namely, that a construction crew uncovered an old crypt which held the zombie plague. Apart from explaining the outbreak in modern day London, it does not explain how the zombie virus came into being in the first place, a homage if you will to the Romero films. It's not just that though, it also follows the fact that people can't trust each other. At first anyway. Speaking of which the film does actually refer the zombies as zombies, but doesn't make it stupid by comparing zombie films, like 'The Undead' and 'Dead and Deader' do.
The main aspect of this film is, of course, the humor. This obviously isn't going to be a pure 100% zombie film, it's in the same aspect as 'Shaun of the Dead'. And this film is funny. It is really funny. It manages to take the mickey out of the zombies (One of which was how slow they moved), and some moments which are just so awesome-yet-bad you can't help but find it hilarious. Then of course there's what the trailer showed us; the elderly wielding machine guns. Awesome.
Of course there's other aspects, like the characters. They are all actually enjoyable in their own ways, even the characters you don't like. They really do add the humor, the action, and damn near anything else you want in this film. And these characters are in fact smart, unfortunately it isn't consistant; for example, despite knowing that they're zombies and that a head shot would kill them, some of the time you see the characters shooting the zombies everywhere else. Then again the film does raise some interesting zombies; SPOILERS one with a metal plate in its head.
I suppose the acting is a major part in making the characters so likable, and the acting is great. All the actors are so suitable for their roles, even Michelle Ryan who I normally hate. But, there are some instances where the acting appears to switch itself off.
In fact, that's really what this film is, it's not perfect, but there's still plenty of stuff to enjoy. Personally, I love this film, I think it's one of the best of the year. The characters are brilliant, the humor is fantastic, the effects are great, the acting is superb, there really isn't really anything bad to say about this film. Go see it. Now.
Coming up next are a selection of films which have (At least) one thing in common...strippers.
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