Undead is certainly one of the better zombie movies to come over the last few years, but it is a movie of two halves. It starts out well; it's very gory and there is an abundant comedy angle, which is absurd and, at times, highly amusing. However, it takes a very ill-advised twist half way through and really, it spoils the movie.
This movie is penned and directed by the Spierig brothers, and this is their first movie. The cast doesn't feature any big names as for this is, for most of them, their first and only movie. The cast isn't very impressive, the acting isn't good and therefore non of them make an impression; but it doesn't matter because it's the effects that are the star of the show, not the acting. The effects on the zombies in the film are generally good, if a little overblown at times. The film does feature some action stunts, most of which seem of place in the movie. A lot of them are silly too; and I feel that lets the movie down.
This movie does, however, feature some very funny comedy moments. A lot of the one-liners hit the spot with regards to comedy, most notably the part of the film where the main characters find a huge fence erected around the town, to which one of the characters takes a jibe at his local council. However, some parts of the film, such as the part where the character of Rene slices her way through multiple zombies don't work well; so it's hit and miss with regards to comedy.
Despite it's failed attempt to be original with it's twist half way through, Undead is still a decent zombie movie, and is still therefore recommended to fans of the genre.
This movie is penned and directed by the Spierig brothers, and this is their first movie. The cast doesn't feature any big names as for this is, for most of them, their first and only movie. The cast isn't very impressive, the acting isn't good and therefore non of them make an impression; but it doesn't matter because it's the effects that are the star of the show, not the acting. The effects on the zombies in the film are generally good, if a little overblown at times. The film does feature some action stunts, most of which seem of place in the movie. A lot of them are silly too; and I feel that lets the movie down.
This movie does, however, feature some very funny comedy moments. A lot of the one-liners hit the spot with regards to comedy, most notably the part of the film where the main characters find a huge fence erected around the town, to which one of the characters takes a jibe at his local council. However, some parts of the film, such as the part where the character of Rene slices her way through multiple zombies don't work well; so it's hit and miss with regards to comedy.
Despite it's failed attempt to be original with it's twist half way through, Undead is still a decent zombie movie, and is still therefore recommended to fans of the genre.