Zombieland by Jake

Zombieland, Rated-R; Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone.
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer.
Written by: Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick

Rating: Movie Quality-8.5, Entertainment-9.5, Overall-9

When the previews first started for this film my first thought was "Oh man, not another 'zombie-comedy'. They're going to kill this genre if they play it to death." I was dead wrong though. This movie, although the plot has been done before, was innovative, creative, and fresh. From the beginning of the movie I was thoroughly entertained. The slow-motion attack sequences made for both huge laughs and for intense action. The cinematography made it easy for the viewers to get fully engrossed into the movie. Reese and Wernick's story telling abilities far outweigh the tired plot. Ruben Fleischer did a great job. He is mainly known for his work in television, but what he did here was no less than artwork. I was fully able to understand the characters different life stories and care about them. The acting was superb by all the actors. They were funny and serious and deep and shallow and everything in between. Most of the comedy came from Harrelson, Tallahassee. He was quick with a joke and always ready to bust a skull. He has come a long way from "Cheers", eh? He's always been funny but going from a wise-cracking bartender opposite Ted Danson to being a wise-cracking BA trying to get the "Zombie Kill of the Week" is impressive. Jesse Eisenberg, Columbus, played the classic, Michael Cera-esque, nerdy, clumsy, but eventually-pull-it-together-in-the-end role. His "Rules for Surviving Zombieland" provided more laughs and entertainment. The zombies, as usual, make you jump at some of the most random parts of the movie. Plus a hilarious cameo by Bill Murray, made this movie one of the must see movies of the year. I have to admit the thought of a zombie-comedy getting a 9 in my book, surprises me. For all you guys that like movies out there this is a good one.

Movie Quality: Great acting, beautiful cinematography, well told story, and star power make it a great movie. Fleischer did a great job and has a huge future. Tired plot, and excessive swearing is what gives the movie an 8.5.

Entertainment: Zombie Kill of the Week, slow-motion attack sequences, and the "wow" factor (it's what makes you sit on the edge of your seat), are nearly perfect and give the rating a 9.5.

Overall: With good movie quality and great entertainment I can confidently say that I would be happy to get back in the theater and see it again. I give this movie a solid 9 and encourage anyone to go see it.

District 9 by Chris

DISTRICT 9

Directed be Neil Blokamp and Produced by Peter Jackson

-Knowing next to nothing about this movie save for seeing the name "Peter Jackson presents" plastered on the poster, i find it safe too say i was extremely optimistic about this movie. Not only was the marketing of the movie genius but the story it self was phenomenal. not since The Dark Knight has a movie managed to completely captivate me in its world.

Coming into this movie and having the Audience not sure what to expect, was the best thing District 9 had going for it. i only wish i could re-watch it again with that same feeling of optimism and unsureity. The opening cinematics manages to pull you in and genuinely makes you care about whats happening.

The Protagonist of District 9, perfectly played by "Sharlito Copley" is Wikus van de Merwe. Not exactly what you would expect the main character of a Sci-fi movie to be, A sniveling coward that you really could care less for. District 9 Progresses its characters and story wonderfully. with so many heart pounding scenes you fear for the characters outcome all to much. I can think of 5 or 6 different times when things looked so bleak for the characters you just knew they were not going to make it. Needless to say i was on the edge of my seat without ever realizing it. The pulse stopping climax of the movie pitting Wikus (Copley) against the movies Antagonist koobus Venter (played by David James) had me cheering out of my seat. Maybe it was the right mixture of being at a midnight premiere and surrounded by die hard movie fans district 9 will always be regarded by me as a Masterpiece!

Now mind you, to me the movie was flawless and i just had one complaint. the Language is terrible and not needed. So keep the little ones away

story 10/10

cinematography 8/10 ( could of used a little less shaky camera)

music 10/10

acting 9/10

entertainment value 10/10

over all 10/10