Zombieland

There were so many other movies that came out at the same time you would think there would be more of a fight for the number one movie this weekend. But there is little doubt after seeing it as why it deserved to get the number one spot. Zombieland is a flat out fun movie.

The audience isn't the only one who enjoys this film. It is very clear that Woody Harrelson enjoyed doing this movie. His character has a tough exterior with a soft inside which helps to create some great jokes along with a surprisingly touching emotional side that fits in the movie. I want to see him in more stuff.

Emma Stone really needs to put it in her contract that she will only portray the love interest of hipster children. No one needs anymore House Bunny. More of this and Superbad is a plus. She lets her good looks come out and is able to play with it as she teases Jesse Eisenberg who would only go for him if he was the last guy on earth, which is appropriate.

I'm never sure what to make of narration in a film I like it here, it definitely works. Along with the visual pop-ups of the rules that Eisenberg's character has created to survive the zombie attacks. The pop-ups are done in a very humorous war that works with the tone of the movie.

For those who love the horror genre it will definitely fill your blood and guts quota. The beginning of the film is full of the flesh eating goons. But throughout the rest of the film there is sporadic reappearances without any blood or guts which may disappoint the fans of the horror genre but for those who love character development it fills the void quite nicely.

A nice tip of the hat to both "Night of the Living Dead" and "Shaun of the Dead." This movie understands how fun and gruesome zombies can be while understanding that the undead can not be taken too seriously. An amazing cameo wraps up the movie quite nicely. B+