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Summary: Iconic!
Review: What can be said that hasn't been already. This is the continuation of a genre setting, cinematic vision created by George Romero. The non-voodoo walking dead did not exist (Plan 9 excepted) like this before George Romero made these movies. Also please remember, these are independent films, Hollywood had no input. Technically speaking Day of the Dead is better but this one is the fan favorite and rightly so. Even through the cheesy blue make-up Romero's direction of the Undead extras sells this movie. Admittedly after years of watching I catch myself chuckling at the "zombie blue" but am soon immersed in their believability and wince everytime Roger is hotwiring a vehicle and the undead are lurking around grasping for his flesh. I always root for Fran, Peter, Roger and even brain dead Steven although I know the outcome. I feel Peter's pain and conflict in the end and would have accepted either of his solutions, even if Fran would have been worse off if he chose the other. If you are a Horror fan, this film is to be relished. A triumph of moviemaking because despite it's techinical shortcomings it unflinchingly puts the horror of the situation on display. A powerful metaphor against "consume"rism.
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Summary: Cheesy Old School Horror Flick - FOR TRUE HORROR FANS
Review: Although technically a "horror" movie, DAWN OF THE DEAD is not going to scare or thrill you. A real horror fan (me) will love this flick for the substance. Plus, those 70s special effects are hilarious. Check out the shade of blue paint on the first zombie you see. =)
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Summary: Yawn of the Dead spoilers
Review: Not scary, not thrilling. Two hours of slow, blue grey faced, wide eyed Pittsburgh locals wearing bellbottoms. No zombies in the first five minutes. Just talking. When the zombies show up it's a disappointment. No explanation. Hell nevermind how they entered the mall. The music doesn't fit the scenes and might be taken from other B movies. Romero leaves bad cuts and countless continuity errors all over the place. Two SWATS running around a mall like clowns sealing off doors then deciding to shop. Soap opera middle filler story. One nice arm bite in the first ten minutes. Two bites in the middle. Four or five bites to different guys in the last ten. Hardly a cannibal movie. Scene of limb eating in first 15 mins and last 10 mins. Gaylen Ross shows her breasts once (laying in bed). No sex. There are numerous blasts to the head but the effects look like the old sewing button pull trick not a devastating skull/brains splatter type of blast. Very weak and overrated waste of time. See one of the more recent zombie movies or the 80s zombie stuff (ReAnimator, Return of the Dead, Day of the Dead, etc) instead. And also avoid the remake cuz those guys know even less about zombie movie making.
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Summary: The Only Dawn of the Dead to see
Review: An amazing film - Romero is the Orwell of Horror Films and really should be more recognized for his genius. This, the second film in the Dead trilogy by Romero, is perhaps the best (Night of the Living Dead, the first, is a close second), and is required viewing for anyone interested in zombie/apocalyptic films. Every film since this one has necessarily made reference to Romero's work. An intelligent film which makes biting social commentary on our comsumer society as well as questions what it means to retain one's humanity in difficult situations. The "remake" of this film, coming out in 2004, has nothing to do with the premises or social statements so astutely made in this film by George Romero. Do not mistake the "remake" for this classic: it isn't.
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Summary: Dawn of the Dead (Divimax Edition)
Review: First off, ..., this movie is a SEQUEL!! as in any backstory you require is provided in the first movie (check out Night Of The Living Dead if your interested). Secondly, painting the walls was the black guy's cunning play to through off the zombies (who are already too friggin' brain dead to survive an escalator) from finding the stairwell that their hiding in. (Come on, there were in the mall for months ... he probably didn't have much else to do). But honestly, if you didn't finish the flick, I don't think you have the knowledge to back yourself up. The ending of this movie is great, especially the disembowling and consumption of the bikers. Yes, I'll admit the blue make-up is a little lacking by today's zombie effects standards, but I don't feel this movie to be just another B-zombie flick. I regard it (as well as the first and third of the series) more of a post-apocalyptic survival story in which the protanganists must escape insurmountable odds by whatever means possible. Romero has given us three classic (for the lack of any better labelling) horror films that stand above the rest by the characterization and authenticity. If all the dead of the world were to rise someday and proceed to eat the living, I'm convinced that these movies portray what would likable happen. I'm sure Rastaman also overlooked the satirical comments throughout the films, supported by the sheer absurdity of the idea. Maybe he'd prefer the ingenious weed-smoking catepillar of Freddy Vs. Jason. Now that is clever!! Aside from everything else, Romero's DEAD trilogy stands up simply because there is nothing else like them (although the has been many, many, many mediocre attempts, most recently 28 Days Later ...), in terms of originality and zombies. And, of course, there's plently brain-splatters and dismemberment just to keep things lively. If you're looking for modern horror flicks, with teenage girls being chased around by knife-wielding maniacs that end up being disgruntled ex-boyfriends, maybe these won't be for you, but if you want to see some true trend-setters of the B-movie horror flicks of the 80s and 90s, let me recommend the DEAD trilogy (Night Of The Living Dead (1968), Dawn Of The Dead (1979), and Day Of The Dead (1985)).
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Summary: A George A. Romero Classic/Masterpiece
Review: Dawn of the Dead is the best zombie film ever made. I cannot imagine anything else that influenced the zombie genre/cult more than the dead trilogy. There is something interesting about being trapped and having nowhere to go or not knowing where to go next. That is the essence and horror of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. The characters have to deal with what they have left in a world that has become chaotic and very much unpredictable. What they only have left is self-preservation--to seek for safety and refuge away from the walking dead. The characters finally find their refuge in a shopping mall and for a while the shopping mall seemed like a perfect haven until the characters begin to feel that what they have is basically a prison in itself. The shopping mall with all its materials, money, food, and entertainment is ultimately nothing in the end. The dead walks surrounding the shopping mall: "They're us...they remember what they use to do". There is a hidden intelligence in Dawn of the Dead. Romero is commenting on America's consumerism. As consumers, (or zombies, or sheep) we try to fill up the unconscious that hovers us like a cloud--that is boredom and emptiness; therefore, we need to fill up this emptiness and the easiest way is to buy and have materials. The materials are in itself nothing, which is what the characters ultimately find themselves in. Well enough of my crazy analysis and interpretation. The point is that this film rocks! This is an intelligent horror film that is serious and sometimes funny. The actors are believable and flawless when compared to other horror films. Although Dawn of the Dead is already considered a classic, as decades pass it will definitely receive more consideration and respect. However, I strongly disapprove of the remake. A Dawn of the Dead remake, which is superfluous, is either made as an appreciation of a classic or for a hollywood cash bomb. I would like to think the former but I know that is not true.
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Summary: Multiple Versions (Romero/Argento/Laserparadise/X-rated)
Review: A quick rundown on the different versions floating around out there:
1. Director's Cut (Anchor Bay): 137 minutes, NTSC
2. U.S. Theatrical Cut (Anchor Bay): 128 minutes, NTSC
3. Zombie 1 - Dawn Of The Dead (Laserparadise Red Edition) 156 minutes, PAL (combines all material from both versions)
4. Zombie 1 - überarbeitete Langfassung (X-rated DVD): 141 minutes, PAL (edits the combined version down to a German "PG-16" version)--available on amazon.de Ya pays yer money an' ya takes yer chances. The diehard fan buys all 4...munch !!!
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Summary: Classic horror
Review: Dawn of the Dead is one of the best zombie flicks out there. Anyone who doesn't enjoy this movie is probably more of a fan of the "new horror" films like scream (blech). To best enjoy this film watch the three George A. Ramero movies in order (Night Of The Living Dead, Dawn Of The Dead, and then Day Of The Dead). You won't be disappointed
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Summary: An insult to horror/B rated movies.
Review: This movie is horrible. When I say horrible, I mean, I'd rather be sexually molesting Celine Dion horrible. Well, perhaps not that bad, but still. I have never turned off a movie halfway through before but this one made me do it. The acting is horrible, the plotline is basic if even existant, and the special effects are... well, lets just say it's 1978. I love B films. Cheesy horror cult films are totally sweet. However, this one is just bad. It was a waste of 2 hours. The basic "plot" is that zombies have taken over the world apparently. (of course they give no background to the story) These four people keep running around in a mall for some reason. The black dude paints the walls. I'm so pissed I saw this movie. I'm gunna go gouge my eyes out now.
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Summary: I can't sit Idly by...
Review: I have been reading these reviews, and cannot help but jump in and correct some of the innaccurate information. First of all, details of the Box set for later in the year are not finallized. No one knows what will be included in the set. Secondly, this is the BETTER version of DOTD. Forget the extra time in the other one. Its not 20 minutes worth, either, closer to 12. THIS is the Director's favorite cut. It is tighter, scarier, and feels finished. The other version is his first, rushed cut, to get into the Cannes film festival. It is MISSING music, tight editing, and overall feels sloppy. It does feature extended scenes and additional gore, so yes, its worth having. But this version is the better of the 2.
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