Shaun of the Dead

crossfire · 09-25-2004, 05:45 PM

I saw this movie last night, and besides the two annoying fuckin morons who obnoxiously laughed at EVER single laugable joke or what not, it was great. There were only two downfalls, which had absolutely not significant effect on the movie, just minor. ONe, it took a while for the action to take place, but that's just the story setup. Second, it was a bit difficult to understand some of the dialogue. Except for these two, it was incredible. Not for the weak stomached thought, parts were very disgusting. FREAKIN hilarious though.

richlevy · 09-26-2004, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire

I saw this movie last night, and besides the two annoying fuckin morons who obnoxiously laughed at EVER single laugable joke or what not, it was great. There were only two downfalls, which had absolutely not significant effect on the movie, just minor. ONe, it took a while for the action to take place, but that's just the story setup. Second, it was a bit difficult to understand some of the dialogue. Except for these two, it was incredible. Not for the weak stomached thought, parts were very disgusting. FREAKIN hilarious though.

Actually listened to clips on NPR or the other public station here. Funniest bit I heard was when they decide to sneak past zombies by imitating zombies and one of the women takes on the job of acting coach. Very funny.

crossfire · 09-26-2004, 10:01 PM

Well, so you know how funny it is, that was the least funny part.

Happy Monkey · 09-27-2004, 07:50 AM

I loved it. I watch a lot of British TV, so the accents hardly ever threw me, and I caught the quick cameo from the second cast member (Tim) from "The Office". Very funny movie.

Catwoman · 09-27-2004, 07:54 AM

Ah you have inspired me to watch it - might rent it out this evening. The Office is brilliant didn't know you got it over there?

Happy Monkey · 09-27-2004, 08:41 AM

Caught it on DVD based on rave reviews. Great show. An American version is being made - certain to be worse, and almost certain to be bad - but it's got a former Daily Show guy as the boss, so I'll probably give it a look.

perth · 09-27-2004, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Caught it on DVD based on rave reviews. Great show. An American version is being made - certain to be worse, and almost certain to be bad - but it's got a former Daily Show guy as the boss, so I'll probably give it a look.

They did the same thing with "Coupling". Excellent British show, garbage American. I can't understand why they don't just buy the rights to show these sitcoms in their original forms.

I am looking forward to "Shaun of the Dead", I really enjoy horror wrapped around comedy (like "Sleepy Hollow" or "Hellboy", not "Scary Movie").

Catwoman · 09-27-2004, 09:35 AM

I think there is a perception in England that Americans won't 'understand' our dry satirical comedy - that you can only appreciate the obvious more slapstick type. Of course there is a place for this type of humour, but I think this is quite insulting to a lot of Americans who are more than capable of 'getting it' - I mean sure our comedy is clever but it's not that complicated - for god's sake if the mass of this country can understand it your lot certainly can - we're all the same. Just a shame you don't get the 'pure' versions and be allowed to judge for yourselves.

Happy Monkey · 09-27-2004, 09:51 AM

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I think there is a perception in England that Americans won't 'understand' our dry satirical comedy

I can't speak for the perception in England, but the real problem is that that's the perception in American TV studios.

Plus, American channels would much rather show a mediocre show that they own than a great show from another studio.

crossfire · 09-27-2004, 01:08 PM

in my opinion probably one of the best horror movies this year. Lets see how grudge, saw, and child's play is

Clodfobble · 09-27-2004, 05:49 PM

I think there is a perception in England that Americans won't 'understand' our dry satirical comedy - that you can only appreciate the obvious more slapstick type. Of course there is a place for this type of humour, but I think this is quite insulting to a lot of Americans who are more than capable of 'getting it' - I mean sure our comedy is clever but it's not that complicated - for god's sake if the mass of this country can understand it your lot certainly can - we're all the same. Just a shame you don't get the 'pure' versions and be allowed to judge for yourselves.

A big chunk of it is that some Americans can't understand it, period. Between the accents and the unfamiliar idioms, a lot of the jokes fly right over many of our heads. The dry wit style also lends itself to "throwaway" punchlines, sort of muttered to oneself, which makes things even harder to hear clearly.

But many cable channels do offer BBC, so we at least get a small trickle of unmolested shows from across the pond.

crossfire · 09-27-2004, 09:40 PM

I'm not really sure what the difference between humor and "dry humor" is, but besides the accents and the muttered punchlines, i found the entire movie hilarious. Even though I cannot understand the accents, I still love hearing them.

perth · 09-29-2004, 10:48 PM

Watched it. It wasn't even close to what I expected, and while I wouldn't say it's a great film, it was a lot of fun, and a good laugh. The character "Ed" reminds me a *lot* of a good friend of mine, and I think that made it a bit funnier. Definitely see it if you get a chance. Depending on special features, it would make a nice addition to the DVD collection.

zippyt · 12-04-2006, 07:05 PM

The two main actors are back ,
http://media.workingtitlefilms.com/T...uzz_xlarge.mov

Aliantha · 12-04-2006, 07:08 PM

I thought this was the most suckful horror/comedy flick I've ever seen.

09-25-2004, 05:45 PM	#1
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Shaun of the Dead I saw this movie last night, and besides the two annoying fuckin morons who obnoxiously laughed at EVER single laugable joke or what not, it was great. There were only two downfalls, which had absolutely not significant effect on the movie, just minor. ONe, it took a while for the action to take place, but that's just the story setup. Second, it was a bit difficult to understand some of the dialogue. Except for these two, it was incredible. Not for the weak stomached thought, parts were very disgusting. FREAKIN hilarious though.

09-27-2004, 07:50 AM	#4
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I loved it. I watch a lot of British TV, so the accents hardly ever threw me, and I caught the quick cameo from the second cast member (Tim) from "The Office". Very funny movie. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-27-2004, 07:54 AM	#5
Catwoman stalking a Tom Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: on the edge of the english channel Posts: 1,000	Ah you have inspired me to watch it - might rent it out this evening. The Office is brilliant didn't know you got it over there? __________________ I've decided I'm not going to have a signature anymore.

09-27-2004, 08:41 AM	#6
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Caught it on DVD based on rave reviews. Great show. An American version is being made - certain to be worse, and almost certain to be bad - but it's got a former Daily Show guy as the boss, so I'll probably give it a look. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-27-2004, 09:35 AM	#8
Catwoman stalking a Tom Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: on the edge of the english channel Posts: 1,000	I think there is a perception in England that Americans won't 'understand' our dry satirical comedy - that you can only appreciate the obvious more slapstick type. Of course there is a place for this type of humour, but I think this is quite insulting to a lot of Americans who are more than capable of 'getting it' - I mean sure our comedy is clever but it's not that complicated - for god's sake if the mass of this country can understand it your lot certainly can - we're all the same. Just a shame you don't get the 'pure' versions and be allowed to judge for yourselves. __________________ I've decided I'm not going to have a signature anymore.

09-26-2004, 10:01 PM	#3
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Well, so you know how funny it is, that was the least funny part.

09-27-2004, 01:08 PM	#10
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	in my opinion probably one of the best horror movies this year. Lets see how grudge, saw, and child's play is

09-27-2004, 05:49 PM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I think there is a perception in England that Americans won't 'understand' our dry satirical comedy - that you can only appreciate the obvious more slapstick type. Of course there is a place for this type of humour, but I think this is quite insulting to a lot of Americans who are more than capable of 'getting it' - I mean sure our comedy is clever but it's not that complicated - for god's sake if the mass of this country can understand it your lot certainly can - we're all the same. Just a shame you don't get the 'pure' versions and be allowed to judge for yourselves. A big chunk of it is that some Americans can't understand it, period. Between the accents and the unfamiliar idioms, a lot of the jokes fly right over many of our heads. The dry wit style also lends itself to "throwaway" punchlines, sort of muttered to oneself, which makes things even harder to hear clearly. But many cable channels do offer BBC, so we at least get a small trickle of unmolested shows from across the pond.

09-27-2004, 09:40 PM	#12
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	I'm not really sure what the difference between humor and "dry humor" is, but besides the accents and the muttered punchlines, i found the entire movie hilarious. Even though I cannot understand the accents, I still love hearing them.

09-29-2004, 10:48 PM	#13
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	Watched it. It wasn't even close to what I expected, and while I wouldn't say it's a great film, it was a lot of fun, and a good laugh. The character "Ed" reminds me a lot of a good friend of mine, and I think that made it a bit funnier. Definitely see it if you get a chance. Depending on special features, it would make a nice addition to the DVD collection.

12-04-2006, 07:05 PM	#14
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	The two main actors are back , http://media.workingtitlefilms.com/T...uzz_xlarge.mov __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

12-04-2006, 07:08 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I thought this was the most suckful horror/comedy flick I've ever seen. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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