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Dawn of the Dead (Unrated Edition) (2004) [HD DVD] | ![Dawn of the Dead (Unrated Edition) (2004) [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515gN3KaS2L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Zack Snyder
Actors: Jayne Eastwood, Matt Frewer, Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 17037
Format: Ac-3, Dolby, Dubbed, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Media: HD DVD
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 61030026
UPC: 025193002624
EAN: 0025193002624
ASIN: B000RJO582
Theatrical Release Date: March 19, 2004
Release Date: August 28, 2007
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 Chilling December 12, 2008
Greg Curtis (Kingston, Ontario Canada)
This remake of George Romero's 1979 cult classic follows a group of people who barricade themselves in a small-town shopping mall after millions of flesh-eating zombies take over the world in little more than a day. The exact cause of this armageddon is never explained, leaving both the characters and the audience bewildered and unsettled. br / br /Writer James Gunn doesn't waste any time in getting to the action, and his suspenseful script is peppered with snappy dialogue. Yet, the isolated survivors seem a little too accepting of the tragedy that has arisen around them, as they try and kill time before coming up with an escape plan. It is also puzzling that aside from one little girl in the opening sequence, children are nowhere to be seen. Though Gunn has found his creative niche, he should stick to straightforward horror and avoid comedic films like his deplorable Scooby-Doo. br / br /Zack Snyder makes his directorial debut, filling the screen with just the right amount of mayhem and gore. Every scene is sophisticated and stylish, and the well-chosen soundtrack adds an element of irony to the proceedings. With no superstars to carry his film, the ensemble of largely unfamiliar faces adds to the story's credibility. br / br /The prolific Sarah Polley, best known for her work in t.v.'s "Road to Avonlea", gives a solid performance, conveying both horror and sadness at the chaos around her. Fans of Ving Rhames will be disappointed, as his underdeveloped character exists only to blow the heads off ravenous corpses. Jake Weber as Michael stands out among the group, shaping his role with a compelling poignancy. Shot at Thornhill Square Mall north of Toronto, it comes as no surprise that several Canadians appear in supporting roles. br / br /But surprises are difficult to find as the story progresses. While Dawn of the Dead is creepy and will set your heart racing, it is never really terrifying. One expects the creatures to do the unexpected but, for the most part, they wander in mindless circles. Consequently, so does the film, which offers an interesting premise but lacks depth and shock value. However, in this age of bio-terrorism, the plot is not entirely implausible... Rating: 7 out of 10. br /
 The Best Thing Romero Never Did October 1, 2008
J. Bird (Canada)
Thank God Romero never directed this movie because he would have surely ruined it with his nonsensical 'zombie rules' and his hidden social analysis. Here is some reality speaking, if anyone wants meaningful social analysis then go to your local university and register for some sociology/political science classes. Do not look for social analysis in horror-zombie movies! It is useless and pointless. Zombie movies are fictional and thus anything that stems from them is also going to be based in pure fiction. Romero's 'zombie rules' are based on examining fictional entities that will never exist and then the viewer is supposed to decipher these meaningful social analyses from zombie culture and human interactions with this culture; yeah, that sounds totally plausible. Thus insisting that zombies can only creep and walk around slowly makes no sense at all; not to mention all the other Romero rules. Have you, or Romero for that matter, ever seen the living dead? No, is the resounding answer. So forget about rules concerning fictional characters. I want blood, gore, tense situations, and maybe some humour if you please. Leave the social commentary to those that actually understand society through the experiences of actual humans and not dead ones, otherwise known as documentary filmmakers. br / br /On to this movie, it is great. It is far superior to Night, Dawn (original), Day, Land, and Diary of the Dead. That's right, far superior. For starters, there are actors in this movie that can actually act and they create real portrayals of humanity, compelling characters are always a plus. These actors are not just rookies and that is also what I liked about Land of the Dead, the use of trained actors will never hurt a film. Next, the director is not bound up in 'rules' about zombies and meaningless hidden commentaries about zombie-apocalyptic society. Third, If I want gore, blood, murder, and you know good horror, then give me some horror and this movie delivers. Maybe I'm just old-fashioned this way but I like to see zombie babies that have no rhyme or reason to exist other than to eat my flesh. Storyline is also good, thanks for something George. br / br /I own all the Romero movies on dvd and blu-ray and I dare anybody to watch this remake and compare it against the original. In every category, story aside, this movie is vastly superior to anything Romero could/would create. I understand that Romero is always on a tight budget but that does not mean a great movie cannot be produced for cheap. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (original) for example was made on a tiny budget and look at those actor performances, they were seemingly real, almost documentarian, not to mention the look and feel of that movie. TCM was made by a team of students with no money and they produced, perhaps, the greatest horror movie of all time. Hell, even Night of the Living Dead was produced on a tiny budget and that movie is still worth watching. So we have established that it can be done. Then why does Romero insist on getting unpolished actors and not the real thing? There is a difference between realism and just plain bad. br / br /This remake rectifies all the problems inherent in the original. All in all this movie is great horror fun and that is what matters in the end, and in the genre. Leave the social commentary for documentary filmmakers, they do it a lot better.
 wow, gore action horror movie March 31, 2008
Daniel Nault (Laval, Quebec Canada)
wow so nice, after a joint this movie is ancridible, funny cause very gore !! a lot of good action of killing zumbie, just what we whant, thank goerge a romeo !! own it, and look for land of the dead the last one of the serie !! day of the dead is nice too !! i really recommand it i give 6 stars !!
An impressive reinvention of the zombie sub-genre that keeps your adrenalin pumping August 31, 2007
Jenny J.J.I. (That Lives in Northern Nevada)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had seen this movie a couple of times and it's just great. The plot is pretty straightforward, even though it relies mostly on cliche themes to move the story along. So as a rule, most films such as this tend to be predictable and quite tepid. Luckily, `Dawn of the Dead' has strong personalities to fall back on, making it thankfully every bit a character-driven drama as it is a horror-action piece. br / br /Sarah Polley convincingly plays a waif turned survivor with just the right amount of emoting. She is strong and vulnerable at the same moment, trying to remain reasonable in unreasonable times. Weber also fits this bill as Michael, a man with a shady past full of regret who tries to fill others with hope while remaining a stark realistic. Rhames' performance clearly commands the most attention. As Kenneth, he becomes the group's de facto leader and top man of action. He keeps the clearest head when trouble is afoot and leads the group out of one scrape after another. Rhames gives the character a silent strength that provides the film with a much needed human edge. I just wished the zombies were bit slower because at times it seem a little bit unnatural of the things that they were able to do. br / br /First time director Zack Snyder moves the film along briskly and effectively though, keeping the action scenes tight and the dramatic scenes quiet. There is no heavy-handed sermonizing here that tends to infiltrate most big-budget horror movies -- Snyder wisely lets the images speak for themselves. The horror itself is shocking and grabs your attention, which is a plus considering most of the recent crop of thrillers. The fact that it is happening to sympathetic characters that we care about is another feather in the movie's cap. What really impressed me about this film was towards the end when they took the boat and landed on an island.... Fulci's next zombie flick took place on an island... nice hand off, someone did their homework. br / br /`Dawn of the Dead' is a very bloody and terrifying film .Good acting and smart thinking elevates the proceedings among most horror offerings that is dressed to kill. Not as persist as Romero's original (thank goodness), but still one heck of a shot in the arm to cure the memory from most modern horror misfires. br /
The Ultimate Zombie Movie January 21, 2007
Dennis R. Chenier (Ontario, Canada)
This is literally my favorite movie. From the heartpounding intro, to the well-developed characters and fantastic gore what is there not to love? I loved the original Dawn of the Dead, but the remake is scarier, delivers more action, has wonderful makeup effects, and keeps you on your toes for the entire film. If you have not seen this movie, do not hesitate a minute longer.
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