Comments on: Film review: Warm Bodies

By: Geministorm

Geministorm — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:44:56 +0000

BTW, enjoyed the film. I was expecting a simple zombie-romcom, but couldn’t see where they could possibly go with it for more than 15 minutes (give or take), so I’d say I was pleasantly surprised by the story that quickly went beyond the whole, “act dead” thing and completely bypassed the potential gross-out factor of a decomposing corpse kissing a living girl.

By: Geministorm

Geministorm — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:39:04 +0000

My daughter pointed out the Romeo & Juliet reference early on in the plane when Julie was trying to guess his name…being 15, she squealed in a nearly packed theater (loudly enough to embarrass her father), “Oh it’s so cute he just has to be named Romeo! Her clan even fought his clan!”. So, when the window scene occurred, more squealing…/sigh

At least she’s smart enough to actually know the reference.

By: jix

jix — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:53:55 +0000

The wife and I happened to see this movie last night, and we loved it. Having seen a trailer for it when we saw “The Hobbit” a month or so ago, we sort of knew what to expect, but it exceeded expectations. I was thinking zombie romcom, but it was way more than that.

flipflop on February 10, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Husband and I caught it last night, too, and felt the same way. Very entertaining with an uplifting message.

By: ellifint

ellifint — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:35:41 +0000

We loved it…very well-done, and the ending was very nice, happy, not doom-and-gloom (enough of that in the real world)…of course, everyone can choose to spend (or not spend) their dollars as they wish…I don’t see a lot of movies, but I’m not going to shelter myself from everything because Hollywood is dominated by crackpots…life would be too boring imo.

By: Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:57:02 +0000

I just seen this movie on a whim. I’m glad I did though. I was feeling like a zombie when I went in, then I felt more human after leaving. That is the point of a good movie or a book.

It is a clever film and there is something for everyone. Watch it.

By: njrob

njrob — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:36:46 +0000

Not hardly. My suspension of disbelief can accommodate zombies, Max Brooks’ leftwing fantasies not so much. According to Brooks everything with Israel would fine if those darned fundamentalist Jews weren’t lousing everything up. You want an excellent series of zombie books start with Day by Day Armageddon J.L. Bourne.

sandbagger on February 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM

I had a difficult time stomaching those parts. Between the fundamentalist Jews being evil and Cuba being the world’s savior, it got to be too much. But not surprising from media these days.

By: njrob

njrob — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:30:25 +0000

Everyone should read “World War Z.”

Great book. Zombie stuff, but really well written.

blatantblue on February 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

I disagree. I came into the book expecting more. It was poorly written and used as an excuse that it was just a book of interviews about the different periods before, during and after the war. Not recommended.

By: IdrilofGondolin

IdrilofGondolin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:39:37 +0000

So is this new genre a ZomRomCom or a RomZomCom?

By: kim roy

kim roy — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:40:45 +0000

Winning friends and influencing people, Happy Warrior-style.

steebo77 on February 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM

The delivery could use some polish, but they are 100% correct.

By: kim roy

kim roy — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:34:31 +0000

I thought it was going to be about people who get infected with brain-destroying liberalism, starting out as droning, shuffling Democrats, eventually morphing into comotose, automaton Alinskyites. Plus, Conservatives barricading themselves to avoid contamination.

KS Rex on February 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Sorry. That’s the actual future.

By: The Notorious G.O.P

The Notorious G.O.P — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:54:40 +0000

Lost me at the ‘eating the brain of’.

Limerick on February 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Lighten up Francis.

By: ScoopPC11

ScoopPC11 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:43:22 +0000

It could be because of the class I’m taking on Coursera right now, but ever since I saw the movie it’s been sticking with me on its general theme of what makes us human. It’s definitely worth a watch.

By: sadsushi

sadsushi — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:25:13 +0000

Been wanting to watch this movie ever since i saw the trailer of it..probably will wait though till it comes out on Blu-Ray to watch it

By: john1schn

john1schn — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:50:40 +0000

How anybody can like this dreck and not like The Walking Dead is beyond me.

This is like Twilight meets My Little Pony meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

It makes Zombie Strippers seem plausible.

By: simkeith

simkeith — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:40:30 +0000

Ed, I’m mildly surprised that you liked this movie. I don’t think I’ll pay to see it, but it is on my list for when it comes to Netflix.

By: sandbagger

sandbagger — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:27:05 +0000

Everyone should read “World War Z.”

Great book. Zombie stuff, but really well written.

blatantblue

Not hardly. My suspension of disbelief can accommodate zombies, Max Brooks’ leftwing fantasies not so much. According to Brooks everything with Israel would fine if those darned fundamentalist Jews weren’t lousing everything up. You want an excellent series of zombie books start with Day by Day Armageddon J.L. Bourne.

By: NerwenAldarion

NerwenAldarion — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:39:12 +0000

I saw Warm Bodies earlier in the week and really thought it was just a cute fun zombie film, I saw the Romeo and Juliet connection but the grace/redemption angle was lost on me. Thanks for giving new depth to a cute film.

By: steebo77

steebo77 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:37:13 +0000

metroryder on February 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Zombie got your brain?

By: steebo77

steebo77 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:36:09 +0000

Moving the culture forward with such must see- necessary entertainment, and, enriching the liberal Socialist campaign coffers of Hollywood at the same time.

What’s not to like ?

FlaMurph on February 10, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Yes, continue to indulge in the rot and decay of our country. And continue to encourage others to do so. Continue to stuff the pockets of the very scourge of society that mocks you and your “principles”. It’s all about “you” and your entertainment (sic)fantasies that continues to drive this country down the highway to Hell.

metroryder on February 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Winning friends and influencing people, Happy Warrior-style.

By: gryphon202

gryphon202 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:35:26 +0000

Yes, continue to indulge in the rot and decay of our country. And continue to encourage others to do so. Continue to stuff the pockets of the very scourge of society that mocks you and your “principles”. It’s all about “you” and your entertainment (sic)fantasies that continues to drive this country down the highway to Hell.

metroryder on February 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

If we’re going to decry the erosion of our principles and freedoms, shouldn’t we celebrate the odd pop culture phenomenon that actually reinforces them? If I’m going to entertain the “pissed off conservative” meme, I’d like to actually have a reason beyond Howard Bealesque “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!”

By: katy the mean old lady

katy the mean old lady — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:35:20 +0000

Yes, continue to indulge in the rot and decay of our country. And continue to encourage others to do so. Continue to stuff the pockets of the very scourge of society that mocks you and your “principles”. It’s all about “you” and your entertainment (sic)fantasies that continues to drive this country down the highway to Hell.

metroryder on February 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

I’ll bet you are the life of the party.

By: metroryder

metroryder — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:20:53 +0000

Yes, continue to indulge in the rot and decay of our country. And continue to encourage others to do so. Continue to stuff the pockets of the very scourge of society that mocks you and your “principles”. It’s all about “you” and your entertainment (sic)fantasies that continues to drive this country down the highway to Hell.

By: FlaMurph

FlaMurph — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:05:47 +0000

Moving the culture forward with such must see- necessary entertainment, and, enriching the liberal Socialist campaign coffers of Hollywood at the same time.

What’s not to like ?

By: CoffeeMan

CoffeeMan — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:01:11 +0000

This movie was better when it was made 15 years ago and called “I, Zombie”.

By: rukiddingme

rukiddingme — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:59:38 +0000

Princess Bride?

22044 on February 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Yep. ;-)