Movie: Shaun of the Dead

Never liked zombie movies.

But Shaun of the Dead is one of a kind. It's hilarious.

It plays on that delightful stereotype that Brits are calm & polite, and more deathly afraid of making a fuss, than death itself. Versus the stereotype that Americans turn into selfish, twitchy schizophrenics in a life & death crisis, that we see so often in slasher flicks.

Here's a protagonist that's so slow on the uptake, that he practically blends in with the walking dead.

It's a story of the bond of brotherhood, filial responsibility, and love. After Shaun has an epiphany (in the form of a zombie with a hole in her gut), he rises to the occassion with heroic resolve as he saves his friend, his mother, and his ex-girlfriend. All the while, maintaining his British cool, and never forgetting to make the necessary introductions as good manners dictates.

Very funny. Must watch.