Movies are rarely this much fun to watch. Zombieland works because it doesn't waste any time trying to explore where the zombies came from or how the main characters can save humanity or anything like that. It gathers a small band of quirky characters who have managed to survive after zombies have ravaged most of the U.S. or world. They refer to each other by city of origin/destination to keep from getting attached. The hero, Columbus, is anything but heroic and has survived through sheer boy scout like efficiency and dedication to safety. He meets the surprisingly carefree Tallahassee who is on a quest to find one last Twinkie while he can and encourages Columbus to enjoy the little things. The dialogue brings to mind Pulp Fiction as the characters chat about the mundane in the midst of this zombie apocalypse.
Zombieland is simple yet bold and provides plenty of original laughs.
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