Warm Bodies (2013) - 3/5
This is a hilarious take on both the zombie and rom com genres, but instead of satirizing the genres themselves it makes a movie solidly in each genre, which itself provides the underlying satirical humor. Beyond that, though, the film is hilarious and has lots of heart to boot. Sure there are zombies eating brains, but it provides the most interesting interpretation for it that I’ve seen, even if it doesn’t make a lot of sense outside the context of the narrative. It’s a solid film, highly recommended for fans of zombie movies and comedies.
Closest comparison: It’s like Romeo and Juliet by way of Dawn of the Dead.
Setting: Zombies
Plot: Romantic Comedy
Tone: Action Comedy