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flippyshark · 10-14-2009, 03:14 PM

Just saw Zombieland, and true to the buzz, it was immensely entertaining. So, why did I find the last third of it lacking?

Spoiler:

I still had a really good time, but came away thinking of it as kind of a wasted opportunity. Still worth a look, and if you aren't bothered by the thing I talked about in the spoiler above, hang out until the credits are over.

10-14-2009, 03:14 PM	#4903
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Just saw Zombieland, and true to the buzz, it was immensely entertaining. So, why did I find the last third of it lacking? Spoiler: The blend of comedy and horror was pretty much perfect for the first two thirds of the film, but once MAJOR SPOILER Spoiler: the movie paused for a very lengthy Bill Murray tribute/cameo, which was admittedly kind of funny, my investment in the characters came to an end. This happens so often when movies get pop culture happy or self-referential. Note to Hollywood - Get the fvck over yourselves, please. The tone of the movie shifted to something much tamer - essentially it became skit comedy, with no emotional stakes whatsoever. I still had a really good time, but came away thinking of it as kind of a wasted opportunity. Still worth a look, and if you aren't bothered by the thing I talked about in the spoiler above, hang out until the credits are over.
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