Zombieland Review
See the stereotypes?
Very amusing but heavy on the Vitalist Hate. The living characters were well played, engaging, and to their credit made the film quite enjoyable. We found ourselves laughing heartily in spite of ourselves. We feel that we are open-minded enough to appreciate humor intended honestly, even though it might be considered offensive to our point of view from time to time.
The Zombies were portrayed almost universally as unsympathetic, and were abused, killed, humiliated and debased. Typical, alas.
We feel all Zombies and our supporters should see the film. It is a good exercise in being able to recognize vitalism, even when humor obscures the undertone.
(Spoiler, and Zombie Shout-Out after the break)
Bill Murray appears as himself in an extended cameo without makeup in this film. It was a remarkably brave thing of him do do as an actor, and we now know that Mr. Murray is in fact a Zombie. We do not know for how long Mr. Murray has been a Zombie, but we must say that he’s kept himself up very well. However, the screenwriters, in keeping with their vitalist prejudices have elected to have Mr. Murray claim that he is wearing makeup in the film. It is a half-step at best.
To see such a distinguished and well loved actor come out as a Zombie, only to have the mindless corporate hacks insist that he claim to be something else is saddening. We did not expect this much however, and are at least heartened by the trend to get genuine Zombies on screen. Mr. Murray is a credit to his craft, and to all Zombies everywhere, and we applaud him.
