"Dawn of the Dead"

Wow. That's the first thought that came to mind when the lights came up after this remake of George Romero's 1978 film of the same title (which I haven't seen). The original "Dawn of the Dead" is considered a classic by many horror and zombie film fanatics (which I am not); thus, my expectations for this version were low.

But "Dawn of the Dead" is a fantastic film that's a hell of a lot of fun right off the bat. It manages to combine ingenious special effects, a kooky storyline, stylized title sequences, and a whole lot of over-the-top action while not taking itself too seriously.

I recommend this movie highly to anyone who likes to go to the movies for a wild ride, and who can stomach the occasional head being blown off.