Better than most low budget zombie flicks... but far from memorable.
Added 4/18/2009
I'm giving this three stars because I like the director. Steve Miner is no rookie. He has decades of experience in producing and/or directing horror movies like Friday the 13th, Part 2, Friday the 13th, Part 3, House, Halloween H20 and countless other films and TV series.
This film is wonderfully directed with lots stamina, energy and fast pace. Nice actors also help and the whole cast seems to work. Being a kind of reworking of George A. Romero's sadly underrated classic Day of the Dead (Divimax Special Edition) it was a delight to see that the writers also reworked the character Bud, the trained Zombie. It was a nice nod to the classic 1985 film.
Now the bad things about this film.
The film introduces a ridiculous new element: the people are sick and in a matter of two seconds, they become rotten zombies. Snap! Just like that. And some of them are so ferocious they even climb through ceilings. And something else: zombies are flammable! LOL These are such dumb ideas.
The makeup is not bad, but we've seen a lot better. I just saw Return of the Living Dead 4: Necropolis the other day and found its makeup work superior at some moments. But obviously far from Dawn of the Dead (Widescreen Unrated Director's Cut) which still puts up the best show.
This is another American horror film shot in eastern Europe and we can clearly see how such option (no matter how much money it saves) is limited when it comes to locations. Too limited in my opinion. This is a trend in today's horror films. But it is true: you try to make Romania or Bulgaria to look like the United States... and you are restricted to the woods, one street and some shabby old military buildings.
And something else: after a nice first half where the small Colorado city where the action takes place gets devoured, the last quarter of the film is spent inside a military secret compound (a cheap set built in a soundstage). In other words, instead of delivering a great ending, the film decides to save money in its last quarter.
All these elements probably brought the film down from receiving a wide release. It looks too cheap even with all the good points I already explained. It's simply an underachiever.
And how did they come up with that idea for the DVD cover? A zombie throwing up? What does that have to do with anything?
I'd still would like to see Mr. Miner directing something better produced and written.
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The Darkest Remake of Horror the World Has Ever Known!!!
Added 3/24/2009
I've read some negative reviews for this remake, but I thought it was pretty good. It's very different from the original, so try to be open-minded about it. It's good that they use some of the original names like Sarah, Capt. Rhodes, Salazar, Dr. Logan, and Bub. (Who is renamed to Bud in this one.) Some parts remind me of 'Planet Terror' Also in this one, Capt. Rhodes didn't have too big a part and wasn't corrupt like in the original. Dr. Logan is a lot younger but very selfish, and Salazar is black and has those funny one-liners. The zombies are pretty cool. There are a lot of new characters, and some characters from the original have been taken away. Most of the movie takes place at night and they don't get to the underground missile silo until the end of the movie. This one has a lot more action than the original, but I still like the original better because of the gore effects!
In the small town of Colorado, a virus has been spread. The military has been called in to help with the quarantine, and help people throughout the town. Later, the virus spreads even more, and some people take refuge in the hospital, and the radio station. If you love zombie flicks, I highly recommend DAY OF THE DEAD!!!
Get ready again for the darkest day of horror the world has ever known!!!
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Day of the Dead
Added 1/31/2009
I just purchased this movie recently before reading any reviews on it. I am rather picky on my zombie movies as well as any other horror film. With that said, I actually found this movie rather fun and entertaining. I think this movie was done exactly how the Resident Evil movies "should" have been done...sigh! Steve Miner directed this movie very well. He also directed Friday the 13th 2 and 3. This version of Day of the Dead tops any zombie film made in quite a while. This movie belongs in any zombie fan's collection and in time, I hope it becomes a cult classic.
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I laughed, I cried, I lost fifty pound, but not because this movie is good
Added 8/4/2008
He looks like a zombie, he acts like a bug, we should give him one big hug. Look out yall, here comes the zombie spider man.
Zombie spider man, zombie spider man, does whatever a zombie/spider does. Eats your limbs, climbs on walls, shoots other zombies in the head. Look out; here comes the zombie spider man.
I could go on forever my friends, but you'd get pretty mad if I just had these stupid spider man references. But I can't help myself, when I see a zombie defy gravity and walk like a spider on the side of a wall I have to laugh and call it a zombiefied spider man. I guess Peter Parker was on vacation in Colorado when the zombie flue hit and he was caught in the crossfire. But then how can I explain the fact that everyone is a super zombie spider man? Seriously though, how does being transformed into an undead zombie give you super powers? Here's a list of zombie super powers.
1) They can climb on walls, like Spider Man. Duh. Think the I Am Legend zombie things (which, BTW, I though were pretty lame when compared to the ones in the book) but with bad makeup.
2) They can catapult themselves without any effort. I had a good laugh when one of the zombies just flew out of his seat without any effort, as if there was a giant spring he was sitting on that just tossed him across the room.
3) Super jumping abilities. Just like you guessed it, spider man. Not only can they scale walls and catapult themselves across the room, but they are pretty mean jumpers too. One second there across the room the next their flying through the air.
4) The ability to walk/stumble/lurch/run/jump/whatever in slow jerking motions impossible for any living person to achieve.
The only thing missing is the web shooter and Mary Jane running down the street in a wedding dress.
Oh, and just to let you know, I didn't really lose fifty pounds, so all you people who are overweight, don't think a Day of the Dead diet is going to help you lose the weight. I laughed because the movie was so over the top BAD that I could not believe my eyes (hence the extra star, I laughed my butt off, its almost so bad its good, almost but not quite), I cried because they made a mockery of my favorite Romero zombie movie Day of the Dead, and I almost lost weight, although maybe not fifty pounds, because I almost blew my head off when the new Bub started eyeing the new Sara's, uhh, package. No Bub, that's a bad zombie, bad zombie, phooey, phooey.
This isn't a remake; besides the name of the film the original and this thing have absolutely nothing in common. The original took place almost exclusively in an underground missile silo where scientists and soldiers held an uneasy truce; this new one has an underground silo, but they don't enter it until near the end and here the scientists are the bad guys and the soldiers the good guys. In the original Captain Rhodes was a young, ruthless, power hungry white guy with a really short temper, here he's an old, disciplined, black guy who's also a well oiled fighting machine. The original Bub, awesome. The new Bub, de de de. The old Dr. Logan, AKA Frankenstein, a charming, charismatic, crazy guy who manages to talk people silly; the new Dr. Logan, the biggest A hole in the world.
And not its time for Jonathan's "word of the day."
Today's word is, Zombie Pets. Yes I know it sounds a little unconventional to keep a pet zombie around the house, especially one who could potently climb on your walls and stain your ceiling with bloody hand prints (those things are almost impossible to get off) but the benefits of having such a wonderful pet are also very great. Just think of all the things one of these undead creatures can do for you; check the mail, water the plants, mow the lawn, eat your boss, take over the world, and much, much more.
Zombie pets are easy to train and there is no need to feed or clean up after them. They require no nourishment as they are already dead, and because they do not require food they cannot defecate in your lawn or living room. Depending on their previous life they can be taught a host of tasks from running around with guns shooting at the air, pushing shopping carts, or babysitting your children.
Be sure to have your zombie spaded and neutered upon obtaining it, especially if they are of the male persuasion. Don't forget that they still retain a little bit of their former selves, the last thing you want is a baby zombie on your hands.
Always make sure your zombie knows who's in charge. Whenever it starts to growl at company or your children, establish your dominance over it with a quite hit to the nose. If that doesn't work hit it on the back of the head and yell phooey. Remember, zombies are no more dangerous then large dogs if handled correctly, left unattended and unloved though and they could become a danger to you and those around you. Always discipline bad behavior and reward good behavior with a pat on the head.
Keep your zombie on a leash whenever taking it on a walk, even if it has no history of violence. I know it may seem tempting to let it run free in the park but always remember that it is a potently deadly animal. Most states have severe penalties for owners of zombies whose pets attack another human or pet. Keep yourself safe and always maintain direct control over your pet.
And that concludes my word of the day. For those who have not seen this film yet I am sorry but the joke won't be as funny, for those who have I hope you liked it.
Replay value; VERY low.
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Not half bad
Added 7/6/2008
Zombie fans won't be disappointed with this one. It has a good pace from start to finish and enough new ideas in it to make a contribution to the genre. Firstly, this isn't a scene by scene remake of the Romero original, and i think that is a good thing. This has more of a teenage screamer feel to it - and i wasn't bored at any stage. The movie has good production values and certainly doesn't feel like a low budget b-movie. I'm not sure where some of the reviews here are coming from to be honest - but you be the judge. Mena Suvari steals the show here as the sassy but somewhat unbelievable army colonel. Its different, but that is what the zombie genre needs. The zombies themselves move hard and fast and there is plenty of action and gore as you would expect. Zombie fans should certainly not pass this one over - as i suspect they will enjoy this.
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i enjoyed not to be confused with romeos versions of zombies reake or reimagineation
Added 10/23/2009
other reviews i read about this movie where bad & gave t low score i didnt understand that to much i liked very much it has some bits of tweaking on he zombies here & there zombies run, climb on walls like spiderman, venom, toxin, carnage, the comedy parts i really like baout with nick cannon he was good which i didnt know it was him until i looked his up zombie fans say this was bad becasue zomies climbing walls & stuff but before they critcize one movie they shoud look at other movies before judging to harshley heres what im talking about zombies in this film climb walls vampiers in twilight sparkle in sun light, kill them by cutting there body parts & buruning them whearwolves in twilight they transform as the same in Blood & Chocolate where wolf movie simalr story to twilight only about wherewolves.
& knight rider 2007 series where knight rider is not black firbird but mustang half the fans hated that series it has to much comedy relief in the series & kit wasnt a firbird maybe those fans should watch angel or buffy vampire slayer tv series those series where very dark & serious but in the end result it was a big hit angel made it to 5 to 6 seasons buffy i have no idea maybe 8 or 10 seasons fi your going to criicize knight rider wach vampier show angel or buffy vampier slayer with shara michelle geller or this or any other horro type of zombie movie zombies run land but they also climb ladders & get little smart theres comedy in zombie land & that movie was big hit so keep in mind before judge to harslhley on one orro film or tv series wathc other sereies that are big hit & made it to seasons 1-5 or more which may or may not have comedy in it but difernt take on vampires & wolfs
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Mena Suvari Shooting Zombies
Added 9/28/2009
The best thing about "Day of the Dead" (2008) is its short running time. It is only 86 minutes. The 86 minutes of your life will be wasted, though.
People living in a small Colorado town are infected with an unknown disease, which turn them into flesh-eating zombies. The generic story doesn't even bother to explain to us why certain characters are immune to the deadly airborne disease, but never mind. This is the town where a soldier named Sarah Bowman (Mena Suvari) is born and raised, and Sarah, sent there to quarantine the town, visits her home to discover that the situation is worse than she expected.
The story is nothing special, an average one. Strangely, though the new film uses the name of George A. Romero's film of the same name made in 1985 (his name is credited in the opening), the storyline is completely different, as you may have noticed, except some key elements. But the difference doesn't end there, as zombies in the new "DODD" can not only run; they are also capable of using weapons, jumping from upstairs window and crawling on the ceiling like a lizard. So, what is the point of using Romero's name?
The film is fast-paced, but it has no rhythm. Actions are weak and shoddily edited. Things don't get better with the wooden acting from the stars (including Nick Cannon and a short cameo by Ving Rhames) and the bland direction of Steve Miner ("Lake Placid") and his shaky camera. Even the character of "Bud, who could have been much more interesting, failed to impress us, as he is not given a chance to show what he can do.
Forget about this pointless "remake" of "Day of the Dead." Thankfully it is short, but is still a waste of your time.
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This is not a remake, but a re-imagining and it's pretty entertaining
Added 9/17/2009
OK so I saw the new Day of the Dead movie and the first time I saw it, I really thought it sucked. I was like what does this movie have to do with the original??? Then I watched the original again and after that I watched the re-imagining another time and the second time I saw it I loved it! The original is a little too slow and boring for me now days, I use to like it when I was younger, but now when I see the old one I keep catching myself thinking "when the hell is something gonna happen"?
The new re-imagining of the movie is the total opposite and is filled with action and the newer "fast zombies" which can run, jump and all that good stuff and yeah it is intense... I read a few reviews about somebody said "Zombies can't shoot guns and they can't think at all" or something and that was one of their complaints about the movie.. Well if they really think that, I think they should take another look at George Romero's original Day of the Dead, because the zombie "Bub" actually is learning how to do things and he also does shoot a gun in that movie. The same thing happens once again in Land of the dead, so the argument that zombies can't do any of that is just stupid.
Anyway back to this movie... If you want to watch a zombie movie that is intense and has a lot of action and that really will keep you at the edge of your seat, then watch Day of the Dead. It's a good movie, but when you watch it you have to keep an open mind and not think too much about the original. Just take it for what it is and it will be very entertaining. It's not as good as the re imagining of Dawn of the dead, but it still does a great job on keeping you entertained!
I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars!
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