Shaun of the Dead

Culturally, one of the more successful zomedies, the plot presupposes what a couple of English slackers would do during the zombie apocalypse without the guns that are so easily accessible to Americans. Hypothetically, could a slacker rise to the occasion and save his loves ones? Probably not. But can he learn to be a hero at any rate, which will impress his girlfriend? I’m having trouble see the parable in this one. For what it’s worth, Simon Pegg delivers some above-par emotional acting, running around in an elevated-level of stress and weeping authentically when the loved ones are eaten. Turn off your brains, and enjoy Edgar Wright’s quick cuts and Pegg’s stressed-out bloke.