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Monday, July 04, 2005
The following is partially a response to AHC's comment asking for my opinion of George A. Romero's latest movie. I haven't seen Land of the Dead yet, and I know that because I'm a zombie expert, I'm expected to go out and sample the latest entries to the genre. But my problem is that I'm almost always bothered by technical aspects of new zombie movies -- things that wouldn't bother non-aficionados -- and it subtracts from my enjoyment of the whole concept of zombies. Stupid, I know. But it's like I was filled with complete and total love around my fifth viewing of Dawn of the Dead, my braineater tank was topped off, and I was just delirious with zombie love joy. But every time I see a zombie rule broken (skeletons walking around in Army of Darkness; rage-virus-infected non-zombie zombies sprinting around London in 28 Days Later) it breaks my heart a little more, even if I like the movie as a whole (see the Fear Not Guide to Life for a detailed treatment of zombie rules). Basically, I don't want my store of zombie love to run out any sooner than it has to.
Still, of all the recent zombie releases, a new Romero film should be the least likely to disappoint, right? I know that I will see this film eventually, even though it appears to have Dennis Hopper in it. I may even see it in the theater. But the idea of sentient zombies forming an organized rebellion goes against everything I know about zombies. Also it scares the wet poop out of me. One of the nice things about zombies (heh) is that they are really just autonomous bags of infectious meat with one motivating drive. This makes them relatively easy to deal with, as long as you are well armed, amply supplied, ensconced in an impregnable stronghold, and able to fly. You don't actually have to be able to fly under your own steam; a helicopter and unlimited fuel will usually suffice. But as long as you've got that little checklist covered, you're good to go until the whole thing blows over -- which I believe it will. I need to believe it. Oh god. 0 comments |
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