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Dawn of the Dead (Widescreen Unrated Director's Cut) (2004)
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Are you ready to get down with the sickness? Movie logic dictates that you shouldn't remake a classic, but Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead defies that logic and comes up a winner. You could argue that George A. Romero's 1978 original was sacred ground for horror buffs, but it was a low-budget classic, and Snyder's action-packed upgrade benefits from the same manic pacing that energized Romero's continuing zombie saga. Romero's indictment of mega-mall commercialism is lost (it's arguably outmoded anyway), so Snyder and screenwriter James Gunn compensate with the same setting--in this case, a Milwaukee shopping mall under siege by cannibalistic zombies in the wake of a devastating viral outbreak--a well-chosen cast (led by Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, and Mekhi Phifer), some outrageously morbid humor, and a no-frills plot that keeps tension high and blood splattering by the bucketful. Horror buffs will catch plenty of tributes to Romero's film (including cameos by three of its cast members, including gore-makeup wizard Tom Savini), and shocking images are abundant enough to qualify this Dawn as an excellent zombie-flick double-feature with 28 Days Later, its de facto British counterpart. --Jeff Shannon

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Many had their doubts, but in all honesty the Dawn of the Dead unrated director's cut DVD is everything a horror/zombie fan could ever hope for. Yes, the film is not Romero's and fans of the original were set to dismiss the film as a cheap way to cash in on a classic. However, Zack Snyder's Dawn is not simply a remake, but a retelling of George's brilliant vision. The DVD begins with Zack Snyder giving a cool and laidback introduction to this unrated version. He openly admits it is more gory, has more character development, and is a little longer, but it is his preferred version, the one the MPAA wouldn't allow to be released with an R rating. The commentary on this DVD is so much fun. It features a sharp, cool dialogue between the first-time movie director and producer Eric Newman; interestingly, it was recorded before the theatrical version of the film opened. There is nothing like listening to ambitious, funny, excited filmmakers enthusiastically discuss every facet of the filmmaking experience.

Though it has no full-on "making of" documentaries, the DVD includes a nice suite of extras geared towards giving the viewer more background information on the zombie apocalypse. There is 15 minutes of home video footage documenting "Andy's"' final days fighting off the zombies from his gun shop. Special Report: Zombie Invasion is a very cool 20-minute collage of news coverage giving governmental and scientific updates of the zombie crisis from across the country. The three unrated documentaries all showcase the special effects team and their fearless leader, David LeRoy Anderson. They focus on how to explode heads, the most memorable zombie kills, and the zombie makeup process. It's definitely not for the squeamish, but will be fascinating for those who dare to take a look. The strangest thing about this DVD is the almost non-mention of George Romero and his Dead films. In fact, if you missed the credit "Based on a screenplay by George Romero," you may never know it was his vision that laid the foundation. Is this a legal issue? Who knows, but it is definitely a little odd. However, this should not hold genre fans back from seeing this film. You will not be disappointed because this DVD and the film rock. --Rob Bracco

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88 of 117 people found the following review helpful:
Great Modern Horror Flick!, March 29, 2004
By CreepyT "CreepyTendencies" (Southern CA, United States) - See all my reviews
Let me begin by saying that I am a huge fan of the Romero trilogy, and believe that those movies are irreplaceable. Every fan of the horror genre should own those films. However, this does not mean that I was not able see this remake without an open mind. In fact, I loved this movie. Rather than try to completely re-do the Romero film, and in so doing step on Romero's toes, the filmmakers went for a different spin on Romero's basic concept.

For those of you who are familiar with the original Romero version of Dawn of the Dead, you know that Romero was not going for the full-fledged horror movie effect. Sure, the movie had some jumps and some gore, but for the most part Romero's film was a satire. Romero did a great job of combining social commentary with some horror elements, which is, in itself, a statement. This remake, however, merely goes for the thrills and chills.

The 2004 version of Dawn of the Dead throws you immediately into the horror/gore, and right from the onset of the opening credits you know that this film is no satirical statement. Sarah Polley plays a nurse who wakes up one morning to find herself in the middle of a nightmare...only, it's not merely a nightmare but a waking reality. Her neighbors and husband have been turned into walking (running) corpses (more similar to those in 28 Days Later than Romero's slow-moving, rigor mortis ridden zombies) and she must seek escape before thinking twice. She meets up with a few other lucky survivors, and they all find shelter in a shopping mall (aptly named "Crossroads Mall"). This safe haven seems almost too good to be true with all the supplies they need to last until more help arrives, and it is. When the "safe haven" in which the survivors are staying is compromised, they must devise a plan and again escape the horrors of the bloodthirsty walking dead.

Overall, I think this was a great film that all fans of horror should be able to enjoy. The acting was good, the effects were great, and the plot was cohesive. Though the movie maintained some of the elements from the original Dawn of the Dead (the shopping mall setting, some cheesy mall music playing in the background, some lines of script that served to epitomize the blase routines many people continue to follow throughout their blase consumer-driven lives), for the most part this was an entirely different film. I really liked the fact that the filmmakers chose not to cut and paste Romero's script, but rather make a new film based on his great idea. I think that anyone who enjoys jumping in their seats at the theater, and intense horror films in general, will love this movie. I, for one, will anxiously await the DVD release!



 
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Just when..., April 23, 2004
By P. B Rubalcaba "PR Guy" (Redlands, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Just when I thought no film on the planet could ever scare the &^%$ out of me, the remake of "Dawn of the Dead" comes along and proves me horribly wrong (no pun intended). I have seen just about every horror flick that was deemed so-called "Scary" in recent years, but this one tops them all. I may honestly have nightmares, something I've only had over my failed marriages in those same recent years - LOL. This blood bath is so frightening I held my own hand throughout the film. It didn't help. I jumped out of my skin so often I felt like a 50-year-old iguana.

Loosely based on the original film by George Romero back in 1978 (26 years ago), this is a must for every horror fan. I don't think a film has taken me on this type of ride since "Silence of the Lambs" and "The Exorcist". Even then, "Lambs" could be considered a "slow" movie when compared to the "Dead". I had never heard this quote before today's feature. It explains so well the true nature of zombies: "When there's no more room in Hell. The dead will walk the earth." And they do...

Many of my colleagues have seen this film. Two of them told me they walked out of the theatre...1) for the non-stop gore 2) for the scene with the pregnant girl. Trust me my buds, if you like flesh-crawling terror, this one is for you. I will be first in line to buy this DVD when it hits the market. It is so well done (considering the source), I was actually looking over my shoulder during the screening. This was a lunchtime treat at my local theatre and there were only three people in the audience (it's been out for four weeks).

Furthermore, if you are a Quentin Tarantino fan (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs), then you must know what he said in a recent issue of "Entertainment Weekly". When asked, "So what recent movies have you enjoyed?", Tarantino responded, "I can't believe it, but I really liked the remake of "Dawn of the Dead". It was terrific. I don't really expect to see much better film-making in any set piece this year than that. I was almost offended when (they announced) a remake - I mean, the idea of remaking a George Romero film without George Romero!. And there are things about the new "Dead" that don't compare favorably at all. In the original, Romero used mostly amateur actors from Pittsburgh and they're giving their all, and you just completely buy into these characters in this world gone wrong. They become your friends. It wasn't like a character in a movie just got killed, it was like, Oh, this is horrible. It had the most intense character study of almost any pure genre movie. Even the zombies had personalities."

Right on, Quentin. I couldn't agree with you more. A horror fan??? Ya' gotta see it! 10 is written all over it. And, like I said, trust me. I've seen them all and this one honestly scared (...)me.


 
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Just shoot them in the head!, November 24, 2004
By Westley (The South) - See all my reviews
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"Dawn of the Dead" is, of course, a remake of a sequel - not exactly promising origins for a movie. However, it's a surprisingly good modern horror flick. Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter, Go) stars as a young Wisconsin nurse who awakes one morning to an unexplained zombie invasion. As she flees, she meets other survivors, including Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, and Mekhi Phifer. They hole up in a mall, hoping to escape the fast-moving zombies.

First time director Zack Snyder has crafted a first-rate thriller, and the movie really shines in the Director's Cut. Despite the overabundance of zombie flicks in recent years, "Dawn of the Dead" is surprisingly fresh. The excellent cast helps make the situations credible; it's a little jarring at first seeing indie queen Sarah Polley in a horror movie, but she more than holds her own. The action starts right away and never lets up, and the movie includes healthy doses of humor - listen to the muzak playing in the mall as a good example of the twisted humor. Finally, the makeup and the overall conception of the zombies are outstanding. The movie clicks on all fronts, managing to be scary and engrossing. Make sure you watch through the credits - the action doesn't stop! Highly recommended.

DVD Extras: The DVD is loaded with behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, and a director's commentary. Particularly enjoyable are the docs that show how they designed the zombies.

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This Zombie Movie Rocks!
I am not really into the zombie genre, but I thought the Dawn of the Dead remake was great. I don't really get the bad reviews I am reading on here. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Kiridis

Decent but underwhelming...for me anyway
It's kind of strange to be reviewing Dawn of the Dead, the 2004 remake of the film of the same name originally done by George Romero. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Cloud

Not as Good as Romero's Other Zombie Movies.
Okay people, call me stupid, call me crazy, call me whatever you want, but to be completely honest I don't think this movie is anywhere near as good as Romero's other Living Dead... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Jonathan Lane

I'm All Out Of Love, I'm So Lost Without You.
I have been asked before "why do you like zombie movies so much" and the answer is this; the undead are the one of the few bad guys I know of in horror land that you... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Sushi Girl

Its alright. I won't say its the greatest.
I can't exactly remember the original because its been so long since I saw it. But I do remember some bits and pieces and it was better than this. Read more
Published 28 days ago by THE MAIN MAN

THE WORLD IS TAKEN OVER BY ZOMBIES!!!
imagine that, i bet that'll give a scare. i love zombies, just about any horror flick with zombies will make my day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by horrorqueen

really great!!!
This is a really good movie. I give it 4 stars! I love horror films with zombies and what not. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Louis E. Sherman

Great pre-credits sequence. Great credits. Too bad about the rest of the movie.
It looks like they stopped bothering to storyboard after the first fifteen minutes, so after a boffo opening we get the kind of sloppily executed action sequences (spaced out with... Read more
Published 2 months ago by newmanmonster999

Could be better.
Let me start off this review by saying that I haven't seen the original Dawn of the Dead so if you're looking for a comparison between the original and the remake, this review... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tina

great gore, gruesomeness, and fun
Well, it's fun if you like end-of-the-world movies as I do. A terrific cast and taut direction help to make this by turns frightening, depressing, humorous and outrageous. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Viva

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