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Summary: GREAT Movie - BAD DVD
Review: This is an absolute CLASSIC of the genre. What is it about zombies and the End of the World that fires the human imagination so? Is it the desire to strip modern life of all the detritus that encumbers it? (Phone bills, parking tickets, dead-end jobs, spam e-mail, etc. etc.) Or is it just the testosterone-fueled desire to blast away at anything that moves without consequences?
Unfortunately, while the film is great, this DVD version is seriously lacking. Odd omissions show it to be a rush job. Example: There are no subtitles. How are deaf people to enjoy the cannibalistic orgy of flesh-eating fun without subtitles? More heinous example: I COULD NOT find a copy of the disk that was not defective! I tried five copies. NONE would play without major skipping and data errors. (It's not my player either. I have a top-of-the-line machine and over 100 other disks that play perfectly. Also, the DotD DVD's wouldn't play on my computer drive either!) My complaints to Anchor Bay were ignored.
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Summary: Fear The Dawn In The Flesh
Review: George A. Romero's Living Dead films are among the most innovative low budget horror movies ever made. They have influenced countless filmgoers over the years. The second installment in the series has gotten more attention lately, thanks to a 2004 remake. I will save comment on the redux for another time, instead, focusing on the 79 version.Picking up where Night Of The Living Dead left off, and still offering no explanation of why the dead are walking the earth, Dawn plunges headlong into one of the most violent and original horror films ever made. After securing an apartment building overcome with flesh-eating zombies, two Philadelphia area SWAT team members, Peter (Ken Foree) and Roger (Scott Reiniger), flee to a television station, where they escape in the station's helicopter with Francine (Gaylen Ross) and Stephen (David Emge), two station employees. Seeking refuge from the zombies and the ensuing hysteria, they land on top of a Pittsburgh area shopping mall, despite the fact that the undead seem to be flocking there. What begins as a stop for supplies becomes a longer stay as the four now find themselves caught in a furious war within the mall to somehow remain alive. I really like the fact Romero chose to start right from the end of the last film, with no explanation of events, not an easy task, considerng that 11 years passed between movies. The fact that, we as the viewers, are put right in the thick of it, at the start was a bold move. The audacious gore and high body count are not for those who are sqeamish but the film manages near masterpiece status just the same. Dawn is what all other zombie flicks should aspire to be. All of the praise for the film, is only muted by the fact that the Divimax DVD Edition, only showcases the theatrical cut. I would have loved to have the extended director's cut on the same disc, or as part of a set of some type...The audio commentary from Romero, Special Effects Creator Tom Savini, and others is just plain fun. A really solid commentary and a must listen for fans. You can also get a peek at the DAWN OF THE DEAD comic book from the publisher IDW (an interesting idea). Theatrical trailers, TV, radio spots, poster galleries, and a 4 page collector's booklet with well written liner notes, round out this release. All in all, I can recommend the DVD, despite the lack of a director's cut viewing option. **** and half stars.
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Summary: It's a good movie
Review: This movie is pretty good but before i bought it my brother told me that it was very gory!!!! But when i got it it wasnt as scary and gory as i thought. Actually at some parts in the movie were just plain boring. I haven't seen the directors cut but it is probably better than the U.S. therical version. At some parts of the movie were good like the part when the gang of bikers go in the mall and the zombies rip that guys stomach open that was pretty cool. But if you haven't seen this yet i suggest you should buy the directors cut.
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Summary: Watchable, but not a classic
Review: I'm sorry...cult horror fans seem to love this movie, but it wasn't all that great. I didn't quite get why the zombies were blue. The acting was bad, or was it the script? It was very gory, which was a plus, but it didn't save the film. While the first dead movie, 'Night', was very good and original, 'Dawn' is boring and unimaginative. I haven't seen 'Day' so I can't compare it to this, but if you like zombie movies and are interested in the Dead trilogy, check out the original Night of the living dead, or the remake of Dawn of the dead, which was awesome.
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Summary: Great but incomplete
Review: Dawn...is a great film but this theatrical re-release is simply an attempt to cash in on the movie hype going on right now. What should have been done is re-release the director's cut which apparently runs from 137 to 140 minutes depending on different sources. To the reviewer who stated that a multi-disk edition is coming ( or anyone else who knows), I would like to get more info if possible such as date, source of info etc. I am anxiously waiting for a special edition and would be first in line to buy it.
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Summary: best zombie movie ever made
Review: After viewing the recent remake to this George Romero classic, I was saddly disappointed to see a basic retread of 28 days later! The only difference is its taking place in the U.S. (take note of the various cameos of some of the original cast members)So in my humble opinion, the original is by far worth your money. The premise: A traffic Reporter along with his girlfriend and two cops fly a helicopter out of Philly and land on a zombie infested suburban Pittsburgh mall. They clear it out and live it up a while (who wouldnt) living out every Americans fantasy. Then some bikers come and crash the party and they have to defend their claim. A classic examination of Americas' love of out of control consumerism, at the same time taking note of how savage mankind can be in a time of peril (the apartment raid in the beginning is a prime example. Basic human rights and dignity is non-existent, primarily to the government and law enforcement)This film also captures the horror and mass confusion of the situation and effectively conveys this throughout the beginning of the film. Although the zombies are kind of a second rate nuisance more or less (slow, bumbling etc.) they are still a force to be reckond with. decent acting all around, a must see Romero film that still holds up to this day.
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Summary: It'll soon DAWN on you (no pun intended) this is awesome!
Review: Ok forget about my lame choice of topics for a moment, this movie is absolutely amazing. I waited with writing my review up until the point when I was able to see the new Dawn of the Dead playing in theaters right now, even though the new remake was good, it doesn't even begin to stack up with the original. Sure the new version has all sorts of flashy new effects and sure it'll scare you from time to time but nothing even comes close to the terror that this DVD will instill upon you. If the thought of being utterly alone in the world, and having a bunch of zombies wanting to come eat you isn't terrifying to you I don't know what would scare you. George A. Romero does an amazing job with this story, you actually feel for the characters after the first half hour, something I felt was lacking in the remake. If you liked 28 Days later, Day of the Dead or even Night of the Living Dead then this is one movie that should not be excluded from your DVD collection. The DVD itself does not have as much special features as you would like (or maybe I am just spoiled) but the commentary added by director George A. Romero and Special Effects Creator Tom Savini is insightful and downright amusing at time, these men were true pioneers. Both the sound and video are very good, especially considering how old the movie is. The special features are good but like I said before nothing really to get too excited about. I heard that there was plan to release a three-disc DVD set for this movie but until that is a reality I can safely say that this is the best version of the movie you can get. Gore, frights, occasional humor, this is truly one of the best zombie movies you can get anywhere, I can safely recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: BEST ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER!!
Review: Dawn of the Dead is an awesome film. I am not gonna spoil the story for new comers But I can say this movie is awsome. I saw this film when I was 9 and thought it was good but when I rented it a few months ago I was wrong! This movie is awsome as hell. I thought the story was great.
The actors were good too. One seen with a bunch of little kids grabbing on to the cop dude was funny as hell! Gearg A. Romero is a great film director and I absolutly want him to make DEAD RECKINING. THIS MOVIE RULES
The film is a little slow paced. The action is great! The film has lots of gore. Trust me. The ending with the gang memebers was sick but some what funny. This film is great! Its on my top 10 list for best films of all time! GET IT!
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Summary: This movie defined what a zombie flick should be!!!
Review: The first thing I love about this movie is the out of control gore. Savini did fine job with the make up and gore. Romero's directing and the shots amazed me. The plot is completely origional. The racial slurs and shopping metaphors depict the late 70's and Romero's ideas are still relevant today. The best scene is the apartment raid. This movie iss the best movie ever made!!!!
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Summary: Good Stuff
Review: This is without a doubt, one of the greatest horror movies of all time. However, with this classic film being placed in that genre, it should be noted that this movie is not scary. It is a terrifying concept for a film though and accomplishes everything that it sets out to. Effects and gore are awesome but dated. They were top notch when the film was released but will be laughable to younger viewers. Acting is good. Not great but good. A little over the top at times and a little too mellow at other times. The setting is awesome. Nearly all of the movie was shot inside of an actual shopping mall in the late 1970's. For some of us, it takes us back to the way things looked and felt like back then, and for the youngsters who are into the retro craze, they will get a kick out of it. The music is awesome. It's funny, it's moody, it's eerie and it conveys a sense of dread. The writing, directing and editing are all top notch but whar else would one expect form a Romero flick? If you like The Omega Man or The Evil Dead series, you will love this movie. It's gory, suspenseful and it's funny! Go get it.
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