Nato – Zombieland
I know these picks are supposed to enlighten you and showcase my vast knowledge of all things you don’t know, but when I think of horror films that do nothing but make me happy, Zombieland stands front and center. Sure, it’s a horror/comedy hybrid a little more mainstream than some hardcore fans might be looking for, but this zombie-hunting, Twinkie-searching blast of a movie offers a light-hearted take on the zombie genre with a happy ending – something the horror genre needs every now and then.
Everything Zombieland stands for is positive and up-beat despite the apocalypse, be it Witchita and Little Rock searching for safety and their innocence at an amusement park called Pacific Playland, Tallahassee searching for normalcy and salvation in a box of Twinkies, or Columbus looking for his family but finding love – every character has a sweet side. The film isn’t all dark and gloomy like most zombie films, instead peppered with quirky little romantic moments and some serious comedy. Have no fear though, there’s still plenty of zombie kills and deadly highlights among Ruben Fleischer’s brilliant directorial debut, including the best celebrity cameo I’ve seen in possibly my entire lifetime. Normally I’d spoil the surprise and blame you for not seeing a film that came out 3 years ago, but this cameo is so good I can’t in my right mind let it out for the stragglers still yet to be drawn to Zombieland‘s bright light.