So it's happened - the Zombie Apocalypse (caused by someone eating an infected burger) and everyone on Earth may now be a member of the undead.  

We're into the action quickly with a superb intro where Jesse Eisenberg introduces some of his "rules" for survival (#8 - Cardio, #4 - The Double Tap, and so on).  He soon meets Woody Harrelson - they agree on no names so for the whole movie they are known simply by where they are headed.  Harrelson is "Tallahassee", Eisenberg is "Columbus".  Tallahassee has no rules, except maybe if it moves just shoot it.  The group is complete with the arrival of Wichita (the gorgeous Emma Stone) and her 12-year-old sister Little Rock.

What can I say about the rest of the film - it's a road movie following the group across the country, and Tallahassee's quest for one last Twinkie. It's just wonderful bloody fun, turning the "run from the zombies" theme on its head as they take on the undead head on, even relishing the opportunity.  Cue many funny zombie deaths, and one absolutely hilarious cameo appearance - if you haven't had it spoiled on the Internet yet I suggest you keep it that way and be surprised, it is totally worth it, and kudos for this person to have agreed to do it, it is brilliantly played. 

Zombieland was originally intended to be a 24-part TV series, and the makers have said that this is basically the first two episodes rolled together.  I certainly hope we get to see more of this, it may well be my favorite movie of the year - just a blast from start to finish.  Totally tongue-in-cheek, very, very funny and without the lapse into seriousness that Shaun of the Dead suffered from (IMHO), this is one zom-com that is definitely worth your time

 

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