Zombieland

Zombieland
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Name	Zombieland
Director	Ruben Fleischer
Producer	Gavin Polone
Writer	Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Starring	Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
Music	David Sardy
Cinematography	Michael Bonvillain
Editing	Alan Baumgarten
Studio	Pariah
Released	October 2, 2009
Runtime	88 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$23 million
Gross	$130.8 million

Zombieland. The film is a post-apocalyptic comedy horror directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse in the United States. The movie was produced by Gavin Polone and features music by David Sardy, with cinematography by Michael Bonvillain and editing by Alan Baumgarten.

Plot

The plot of the film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a zombie apocalypse has occurred, and follows the story of Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg), a shy student from the University of Texas at Austin, who teams up with Tallahassee (played by Woody Harrelson), a tough and experienced zombie killer, to travel to a supposed zombie-free amusement park called Pacific Playland in California. Along the way, they meet Wichita (played by Emma Stone) and her younger sister Little Rock (played by Abigail Breslin), who are also trying to reach the same destination. The group faces numerous challenges and dangers, including encounters with zombies and other hostile survivors, such as the Biker Zombies and the Clown Zombie. They also visit famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the Hollywood Sign, and stop at a Twinkie factory, where Tallahassee is obsessed with finding the last Twinkie in the world. The film's plot is full of references to other zombie movies, such as Night of the Living Dead by George A. Romero, and 28 Days Later by Danny Boyle.

Characters

The main characters in the film are Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg), a shy and awkward student who has survived the zombie apocalypse by following a set of rules, such as always carrying a weapon and never trusting anyone; Tallahassee (played by Woody Harrelson), a tough and experienced zombie killer who is on a mission to find the last Twinkie in the world; Wichita (played by Emma Stone), a tough and resourceful young woman who is traveling with her younger sister Little Rock (played by Abigail Breslin); and Little Rock (played by Abigail Breslin), a young and feisty girl who is also a skilled zombie killer. The characters also meet other survivors, such as Bill Murray, who plays himself as a zombie in disguise, and Amber Heard, who plays a zombie version of herself. The film features a range of celebrity cameos, including Al Roker, Mike White, and Derek Graf.

Production

The film was produced by Pariah and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The production team included Gavin Polone as producer, Ruben Fleischer as director, and Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick as writers. The film was shot on location in various places, including Georgia, California, and New Mexico, and featured a range of special effects, including computer-generated imagery (CGI) and practical effects. The film's score was composed by David Sardy, who has also worked on other films such as End of Watch and The Grey. The cinematography was handled by Michael Bonvillain, who has also worked on films such as The Guardian and The Rundown.

Release

The film was released on October 2, 2009, in the United States and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $130 million worldwide on a budget of $23 million. The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its humor, action sequences, and performances from the cast. The film was also released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 2, 2010, and featured a range of special features, including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and a commentary track with the cast and crew. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of horror and comedy, which has been compared to other films such as Shaun of the Dead by Edgar Wright and Hot Fuzz by Simon Pegg.

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its humor, action sequences, and performances from the cast. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% based on 221 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The film also received positive reviews from other critics, including Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, who gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone, who gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $130 million worldwide on a budget of $23 million. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of horror and comedy, which has been compared to other films such as The Evil Dead by Sam Raimi and Braindead by Peter Jackson.

Sequel

A sequel to the film, titled Zombieland: Double Tap, was released on October 18, 2019, and was directed by Ruben Fleischer. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin reprising their roles from the first film, and also features new cast members, including Rosario Dawson, Luke Wilson, and Thomas Middleditch. The film follows the same group of survivors as they face new challenges and dangers in a post-apocalyptic world. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing over $120 million worldwide. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of horror and comedy, which has been compared to other films such as Tucker & Dale vs Evil by Eli Craig and Cooties by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion. Category:American films