ZOMBIELAND (2009) Movie Review
October 2, 2009 by Sandie
Filed under Movie Reviews
I got a chance to see Zombieland a few days before it hit theaters today, October 2, and let me start by saying that I absolutely loved it.
Now I am not a fan of horror movies, and zombie movies are not my thing either, but Zombieland is not really what I would call a horror film. The zombie part has more of a Shaun of the Dead flavor to it, which I actually enjoy. Within the first ten minutes I was pretty much sold on the film and could tell I was going to have a great time. So I thought I would break the movie down and tell you about what which parts I enjoyed the most. But before that let's start with:
What is Zombieland all about?
Zombieland takes place in a world that is overrun by zombies, except that these zombies are not undead, but infected people that now like to eat flesh.. how nice. We meet Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) a kind of a wuss character, who has been able to survive so far by sticking with his set of rules. He meets Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) a pretty badass zombie-killer, with whom he ends up traveling. Along the way, they also meet sisters Witchita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who are trying to get to Pacific Playland.
Now that you know what the movie is all about, let's find out what makes it good.
ZOMBIELAND Movie Photos
Check out some new photos for ZOMBIELAND starring Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Amber Heard, Woody Harrelson, and directed by Ruben Fleischer.
Zombieland Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' horror comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss - but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
Zombieland will be released to theaters on October 9, 2009. Check out the Zombieland photos below.
ZOMBIELAND International Movie Trailer
Check out the trailer for ZOMBIELAND starring Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Amber Heard, Woody Harrelson, and directed by Ruben Fleischer.
This new trailer is really awesome and we actually get a preview of Columbus' (Jesse Eisenberg) "47 rules for surviving zombieland.
Zombieland will be released to theaters on October 2, 2009. Watch the trailer below.
Zombieland Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' horror comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss - but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
ZOMBIELAND New Movie Poster
Check out the new poster for ZOMBIELAND that was released by ComingSoon.net. I just love the posters they come up with (you can see the first one here).
And of course after seeing the footage at Comic Con and the trailer on top of that, October 9 cannot get here soon enough.
Zombieland stars Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Amber Heard, Woody Harrelson, and is directed by Ruben Fleischer.
Zombieland Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' horror comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss - but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
PAPER MAN Movie Review (LA Film Fest)
June 30, 2009 by Sandie
Filed under Movie Reviews
Paper Man was the opening movie at the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival, and all I can say is that it was a great choice.
Paper Man tells the story of Richard Dunn (Jeff Daniels) a failed author whose wife, Claire (Lisa Kudrow), a successful surgeon, rents a house in New Jersey in order to help him get over his writer's block. Along for the ride is Richard's imaginary friend, Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds), who has been with him since 2nd grade.
Unfortunately, Richard can't seem to get anything written and the fact that his first novel was a bust doesn't help either. During one of his outings to town, he meets Abby (Emma Stone) a Long Island teen who feels as lonely as he does. A friendship between the two begins a la "Lost in Translation" which helps both of them deal with their lives and unresolved issues.
Paper Man very much has a typical independent feel to it, which I love. And while the basic storyline is not that original, the elements surrounding it definitely bring it to a new, original level. I thought the whole Captain Excellent element was brilliant and putting Ryan Reynolds in the role in a Superman-like costume and platinum hair just makes it that much more brilliant. Oh and did I mention Captain Excellent also has some sort of slogan, it's pretty fun.
PAPER MAN Preview Videos with Jeff Daniels
Update: Unfortunately, we were asked to bring the clips down. The good news is the reason for it is because the movie is in the process of being sold and, without boring you too much, copyright will eventually change owners. Hopefully we'll have a trailer soon though.
Check out four video clips from PAPER MAN starring Jess Daniels, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Lisa Kudrow, Hunter Parrish, Kieran Culkin, and directed by Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney.
Paper Man was the opening movie at the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival and it's a really awesome movie. I am working on my review and should have it up soon so keep an eye out for that.
In the meantime check out the four clips from Paper Man below. In the first clip you'll get to see Ryan Reynolds as Captain Excellent, which is probably the best part of the movie. In the third one you can see Lisa Kudrow who plays Jeff Daniels' wife, and in the fourth clip you get to see Emma Stone, who is really wonderful in the movie. Unfortunately, Paper Man doesn't have a release date yet, but whenever it does, you guys have to check it out.
ZOMBIELAND Movie Trailer & Pictures
Check out the trailer and some pictures for ZOMBIELAND starring Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Emma Stone, Amber Heard, Woody Harrelson, and directed by Ruben Fleischer.
AICN recently released a few pictures (you can see more below), and now we get a trailer.
I'm usually not a fan of zombie movies, or horror movies for that matter, but you just add a comedic spin to it and I'm in. I just loved that trailer, it reminded me of "Shaun of the Dead," which I thought was pretty hilarious. So Zombieland it is!
Zombieland Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' horror comedy Zombieland focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss - but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
Zombieland will be released to theaters on October 9, 2009. Watch the trailer below.
SUCKER PUNCH: Zack Snyder's All Female Cast Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Evan Rachel Wood, & Emma Stone
For his next movie SUCKER PUNCH, Zack Snyder is lining up a pretty incredible all female cast which might include Amanda Seyfried (in negotiations for the lead role), Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Evan Rachel Wood, and Emma Stone.
Based on Zack Snyder's own script, Sucker Punch tells the story of Baby Doll (Amanda Seyfried) who is committed to an asylum by her stepfather. There she fantasizes about escaping with the help of other inmates, who are also part of her fantasy.
You know what, this actually sounds really cool. I am pretty excited to see what comes of it.
And for those of you who don't know, Zack Snyder is the director behind Watchmen (coming out this Friday, March 6) and 300.
(Source: EW)
