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Summary: Possibly the Best Horror Film Ever
Review: This film is definitely one of the greatest horror films ever made. Many horror buffs already know the movie but here is a quick synopsis. Four people find that the country is being overrun by zombies. They find themselves a helicopter and end up taking cover in a shopping mall. However they then find themselves surrounded by those zombies who are still in the mall. The typical blood and guts ensues and eventually our heroes take control of the mall. This is where Romero uses brains and intelligence in the film. By having the characters run around taking anything they find he is showing the "consumer side" of people even in the darkest times. The movie ends when two characters remain and escape the mall after more zombies have been let in by a biker gang. Definitely a great film. Hopefully a new DVD comes out soon which showcases some great special features. This film deserves that treatment.
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Summary: A Really Wicked Awesome Movie!
Review: This is a great movie! The gore is plentiful and the music is creepy and very cool. George A. Romero is the best when it comes to zombie movies, and of his trilogy, this is probably the peak. It has a really nice old-fashioned feel to it. It is better than most horror\zombie movies because: the dialogue isn't cheesy or corny, the effects are good, and unlike most of today's over-used slasher-psychopath movies, it has a really good story. If you haven't seen it, rent it, special order it(it is out of print, unfortunately), or wait for the special edition DVD that is supposed to be coming out soon that will include the theatricaly released version, the director's cut, and a disc for bonus features.
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Summary: Somewhat successful
Review: This has to be the smartest horror film out there. For most of the film the four heroes make smart moves rather than doing what characters typically do in a horror film. The whole selfish/isolationist theme that all 3 films explore is genius. This film also adds an interesting element: marriage. We see the couple argue and their love turns cold near the end of the movie.One flaw I noticed: these zombies are rather slow in everything they do, so why do they RUN into the elevator near the end of the movie and attack that one guy? Other stark examinations of human nature is when they have to kill the child-zombies. Yet Romero seems it is necessary to take gore to the excess, and while many of these gory scenes like the zombies eating the bikers have a parallel meaning (Human beings are all cannibals metaphorically) this gore eliminates much of the audience to the film. The film also loses another star for the HORRIBLE, not GOOD, but HORRIBLE AND OUTDATED score by some ...rock band called ZOMBIE. (GAG)
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Summary: Strictly for horror fans
Review: Maybe it is because I am not a horror film fan that I don't like this film. Though I must say that if this is the state of the art, then I have no desire to be a horror film fan. I have noticed that old and specialized films always get high rates on Amazon, surely because only real fans buy them and rate them. This has the downside that some non-fans will be convinced that the film is really a classic and excellent film, and not just a fan cornerstone. Dawn of the Dead starts without a beginning, there is no introduction to the setting, the story, or the characters. It is so confusing that I had to go back to see if I missed a chapter. It also has mediocre acting, mediocre make-up and effects, and a mediocre story. I strongly suspect that it has been so influential solely because it was *first* with something or other, not because of ultimate quality.
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Summary: a great zombie fest!...
Review: This movie is one of the best zombie movies ever! George Romero's vision is finally realized in this movie, which is in color unlike it's predecessor. This film is much more gorier just because it's in color. Tom Savini is a makeup genius in every way. I also liked the plot to the film, in which the walking dead is starting to multply into the thousands( which is what happens in the next installment). Four survivors escape Philadelphia and end up on top of a deserted shopping mall. They use it to their full advantage, gathering any kind of supplies they need. They end up staying there for months after taking care of the zombies inside the mall. But when a group of looters break into their somewhat perfect environment,all hell breaks loose! Definitely the best installment in George Romeo's trilogy! I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in hooror films.5 stars!...
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Summary: Attention fans of this movie!!
Review: This 1978 masterpiece from George Romero is coming to DVD in Feburary 2004 in a special edition 3-Disc set that will contain the U.S. version, the Director's Cut and the Dario Argento Cut including THX digital picture and sound, Extras like Commentary, Interviews, Publicity, Still and Poster Gallery, and more. So keep checking Anchor Bay's website for more details and information.
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Summary: John Fraser, Zombie Freak!
Review: Can i just say that DAWN OF THE DEAD is a true work of art.
The storyline, the action, and everything else works better then i ever expected in a horror film, the atmosphere is astounding and the zombies do excellent in this fine piece of work from and can i say 'a true master' GEORGE A ROMERO.
I would like him and would think thousands of other fans like him to do more 'zombie' flicks but in different situations.
Im not going to spoil this GREAT horror because you must buy it to be believed, your money will be worth spent!
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Summary: Bring out your Dead!
Review: When I first saw "Dawn of the Dead" I believe I was 17. Even at that hardened age I was frightened. I began watch more of the Romero's films, all of his "Dead" films, and branched out to the Rubinstein spin-offs, "Return of the Living Dead." I'm not obsessed with the zombie movies, but since I was 12 years old I was trapped at a drive-in with my brother for a dusk to dawn movie run for Halloween where among other films, director Lucio Fulci's "Zombie" was playing, it changed the way I slept at night forever. With Romero at the helm, the zombie's are characters rather than background and the stories are strong. When I found this version of the DVD (I have the 2 disc set) I jumped to purchase it. Unfortunately since I live in the U.S. I didn't have a DVD player that ran Region 2 movies. Once I upgraded my DVD player I wasn't disappointed by the movie. I have both versions of the film on the 2-disc set and the director's cut is by far the best film in the "Dead" series. Now, because of Romero's vision, I'm always on the look out for other zombie films to scare the flesh from my bones. I recently (2003) found "Junk" from Japan and for anyone who loves zombie movies, need to check this out!
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Summary: THE Greatest Horror Film ever made.
Review: This film is the standard for Horror Films. George Romereo's Dead films will be re-released this year! VERY COOL. New film projects are shortly arriving and and fans have been waiting!
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Summary: Hands down best of its genre
Review: Dawn of the Dead is a superb film. More of a reworking of the original than a sequel, it is phenomenally well directed considering the obviously miniscule budget. At times it is hillarious, other times quite frightening, but most of the time it is just good fun. Dawn is kind of dated, but its dated in that way where you can just laugh at that embarassing 70s quasi hip that makes most of us cringe when looking photos of ourselves in that era. The performances are great, even when dealing with some extremely bad dialog (which actually adds to the film overall in a weird sort of way).
The story is simple but inspired; locating most of the action in a mall allows the film to be simultaneously apocalyptic and utopian.
The music is also great, beginning with the opening credits scene. The opening scene brilliantly establishes the mood of the film from the get go, without being obvious or giving away too much. Its refreshing that this film doesn't try to explain things, it just goes with the flow.
The Makeup is at times incredible, but its not over done.
I highly recommend this film to anyone who appreciates low budget film making at its best.
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