Zombieland
Zombieland

Zombieland

2009Movie87 minEnglish

Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic73
Google Users86%
Director: Ruben FleischerGenres: Comedy, Horror, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, a shy college student named Columbus navigates the desolate landscape in search of his family. He encounters Tallahassee, a gun-toting survivor with a love for Twinkies, and sisters Wichita and Little Rock. Together, they form an unlikely group, forging a bond as they face hordes of the undead and the challenges of survival.

Critical Reception

Zombieland was a critical and commercial success, praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy, fast-paced action, and witty writing. Critics lauded the performances of its lead cast and its inventive take on the zombie genre, making it a standout film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive take on the zombie genre, blending humor and horror effectively.
  • Lauded for its strong performances, particularly from Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg.
  • Appreciated for its fast-paced action, witty dialogue, and unique visual style.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed Zombieland for its humor, action, and charismatic performances. Many found it to be a refreshing and entertaining take on the zombie apocalypse, with specific praise for its creative 'rules' for survival and its memorable characters.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the 2009 Scream Awards.

Fun Fact

The specific brand of Twinkies that Tallahassee is obsessed with is actually fictional; the real Twinkies were discontinued by Hostess Brands in 2012, though they have since returned to production.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jesse Eisenberg does his best Charlton Heston impersonation as ostensibly the last man left on the planet amongst an army of pathologically fed up zombies. His initial narration gives us a little clue as to how he has survived, unbitten, fo...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Zombieland is a hilarious treat for comedy and zombie fans alike.** Zombieland is a goofy spin on the hordes of zombie movies that came as a result of The Walking Dead’s popularity. It follows a zany cast of characters with big persona...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) I haven't seen Zombieland in quite a few years, but with its sequel being released this week, now it's the perfect moment to go back to the hilarious world of zombies...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Fun, not that fun to have a higher mark than a 5/10.