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"We’ll have a Bloody Mary first thing [they kill a zombie named Mary in the backyard], a bite at the King’s Head [Shaun’s stepdad Phillip gets bitten in the head], couple at the Little Princess [they pick up Liz, David, and Dianne], stagger back here [they imitate zombies to get through a horde of the undead to the Winchester], and bang, back at the bar for shots [they use the pub’s Winchester rifle to shoot the zombies].”
I would love someone from the industry to review Spaced. It really was the starting point for loads of UK actors and really let Edgar cut his teeth with loads of genres.
This movie is a perfect combination of romance, drama, comedy, tragedy, and true fucking bromance. The acting, editing, direction, screenplay and all other aspects were all top notch here.
@@mrnapkin2514 I may not agree with you, but I have no issue with this. The entire Cornetto trilogy is so great that I think any of the three make sense as a person's favorite. The World's End is better the more one watches it and that alone makes me love it (that's what See It 2wice means). Films that have layers that work together so well and that make the movie better upon rewatch are such a treat.
I can tell a Wright movie within a few frame a without anyone telling me. His style is that distinctive as a director. His voice as a storyteller is also fantastically unique and genius.
The most amazing thing about this movie is how it genuinely makes me emotional at parts. Philip and Mums death and the especially the scene in the basement. They tug at the heart strings.
In his own words, this movie was Edgar Wright's "Love Letter" to George A. Romero, the 'godfather' and originator of modern zombie films. If you haven't seen Romero's trilogy - Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985) - then you should really watch them, and maybe even react to them on here. But Edgar's favorite, and mine, is DAWN OF THE DEAD from '78. There are a few nods to that film in Shaun of the Dead. Also, Romero notoriously hated most other zombie movies after his original trilogy, but LOVED Shaun of the Dead. He loved it, and Edgar, so much that he had Edgar & Simon Pegg make a cameo in his 2005 movie Land of the Dead, as zombies.
His first three are often referred to his original zombie trilogy. Yes he made more, but there was a 20 yr gap and then he made 3 more within five years before he died. These last three aren’t referred to or held in as high regard, as his “original” trilogy.
You might be interested to know that a lot of the zombie extra's did it for free. They were fans of a show called Spaced that some of the cast were in, and when it was announced they were looking for extras on the fan forums people jumped at the chance to just be part of it. :)
Agree! When I first saw it I thought it was the weakest of the trilogy but as time has gone on and I’ve rewatched them all a few times I think it’s my favourite (although hot fuzz is still very close)
I agree about it being the most mature. My issue with it was only that it was "zombie-esque" in the sense of normal people that "become" something else, and that it wasn't a genre that was overly familiar to a lot of people to enjoy as a spoof. I have the whole trilogy on DVD (along with Edgar's entire catalog) so I'll give it a rewatch soon. It's the only one of Edgar's movies I've only watched once so it's due another look.
Love The World's End. It's not my favorite of Wright's, but I love how rewatchable it is, both for its sheer entertainment value but also for the insane amount of detail in its world-building.
Beating the zombie to Queen was just genius. I love when they pan to Shaun's mum and she is bobbing her head to the beat. How does one come up with that?
I'm so glad to see you reacting to this, this is one of my favourite films of all time! I love your videos. Also, I'm not sure if you commented on it in your full reaction but I personally really like the way that the characters are placed and the way everything's shot in the first scene, portraying that Ed, David and Di are coming between Shaun and Liz
You can really appreicate this movie until you're older and realize all the nuances and set ups and dry humor. This is one of my favorite comedies of all time
I agree overall, but I will say that 'Cabin in the Woods' is right up there with funniest horror film ever. So clever and different and I laughed so much during that film.
You’re pretty much the only reactor where I get as much (and often more) from your commentaries on films you’ve already seen as opposed to “first time reactions”. I love those from you also, but your insight into films you know is always so interesting. Ever consider going into teaching? I think you’d be great at it
Hey thank you so much for the kind words Morgan. I have a lot of unique plans for the future of this channel that does involve actively teaching others about filmmaking and story-telling. Just building up the foundation alittle more first, but yes, a lot of really cool ideas for videos to bring value to you guys in the near future.
I saw Hot Fuzz for the first time in the tiny cinema in Wells, Somerset, where the film was shot. So I walked out ONTO the film set! Special place in my heart x
One of the quickest channel subscriptions I've had for years... Nice to meet you James! Edit: Even after all of these years, I would be hard pressed to name a movie or director that balances Comedy and Drama the way Edgar Wright does. The only other director that I'm aware of who has pulled off the horror/comedy combination as good as this is John Landis (American Werewolf In London) I've watched this film at least 100 times, and without fail 14:16 and 19:28 always leave me with my mouth hanging open. The scene where he watches his mom die, and is then forced to shoot her is still one of my favorite scenes of all time. One second you are watching a comedy fight where all the main characters are hitting zombies in tune to Queen, and the next you're watching a scene of the character realizing he is about to lose his mom to the point where it causes his to have a literal nervous breakdown. If anybody knows and Horror/Comedy movies that pulled it off as well as this, please let me know!
No way!! I just watched this yesterday... I've seen it about 20 times but I just thought it'd be such a great film for you to review, as Edgar Wright is soo good, and his comedy and subtle sprinkling of hints and plot clues throughout the film is flawless and unique.
Shaun of the Dead is peak cornetto for me. I think it's a mixture of the characters being more relatable and grounded, a tighter premise. World's End is a group, whereas this is about a pair of best friends, its world-building is just exquisite through action and character. I love the repeat quality of the details around Shaun's world. Each background extra transforms. Each camera shot is repeated to parallel pre/post-zombie. And this is just the most well cast. Simon Pegg is Shaun. The Fuzz and World felt like Shaun being cast in the rest. Aand the themes of the zombification of everyday life, friendship, relationships...it's all so grounded and it's by far the tightest structurally. Shaun is king, baby.
I actually love shaun's character the most out of all the three of the films. He's just so human! That scene about booking the table is sooo relatable, cant tell you how many times I forgot soemthing that would only have taken like a minute or two to do, ya know.
Shaun was the relatable hero we didn't know we needed. If we can relate.. we can establish that personal investment and connection to a character. Love your chilled insights on awesome movies 🤓
This is filmed the same way as most British TV dramas. For me it's like a TV show but longer. Most of the cast are British long standing comedy actors and writers, so it's filled with talent in the eyes of a British viewer. A great film.
Just a quick FYI on the Jessica Haynes scenes (shes the one Shaun keeps bumping into & is leading a load of people just like Shauns to safety) the relevance of her showing up in this as an equal to Shaun is they both came up/broke out onto the scene in a show called spaced where they played room mates. It was created by her & Simon & directed by Edgar so it was a “full circle” moment. Especially as spaced was left on a hell of a cliff hanger because it suddenly got cancelled.
I really dig your style, James. Very smooth and well crafted mate. As you say. Edgar Wright is without a doubt a master of his craft. Shaun of the Dead has to be one of the greatest films ever created.
You need to do What we do in the shadows. Mocumentary style movie about vampires. Written and directed by Taika Waititi. It meets the Halloween theme that you are doing. Don't quote me on this but, I think it was shot single-camera style.
I’ve been recommended about that one!! Noticed Brandon Likes Movies just posted something about that too which sucks because I can’t watch his video on it until I’ve seen it 😂😂
YEAH BOY! One of the best zombie films ever. I like the bit when Shaun and Ed are beating down the zombies in their yard, the music stops. It makes the moment feel more real and less cinematic. As much as I love Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, my favorite Edgar Wright film is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
I love to see you break down films. First reactions are fun for the emotional reaction. You are explaining how the film creates those reactions with things I do not not notice on a first watch. I may be learning a bit about filmmaking.
This was the best bro movie to watch with my best friend during our middle school/high school years. We rented it twice from Tommy K's before I actually bought it on DVD at Walmart. Never has a movie perfectly blended zombie-gore horror and everyday life-comedy intertwined in one film. Love the little nod to 28 Days Later at the end when the news anchor mentioned "rage infected monkeys" lmao
This movie I've seen countless times and even now I will uncover new things. Like the last time I watched I noticed how the scene where they're playing video games and he's saying "top left" etc is also used later in the Winchester with the hoarde. This movie is incredible in the way it can reference itself but with different context.
Edgar Wright is a genius! His movies are all so enjoyable & fun & so well made. I don't think there's a single thing he's made that I haven't enjoyed. Awesome to see you rewatching this for a further dive into it
Just a note about when Phillip turns the music off in the car and you said _'I know he wasn't trying to'_ I think he was, and I think we're meant to hold that in our minds... fast forward to end of the film where the zombies are integrated into normal life with the news anchors saying something like 'they've retained rudimentary skills' etc, and even Shaun is keeping Ed in his shed to play video games. Basically there was still a primitive or subconscious part of him that absolutely detested the music.
This and Planet Terror are two films (both zombie action comedies, coincidentally) that are masters at reincorporation. Everything is repeated, everything reoccurs, and everything pays off in the end. Brilliant writing, especially for Shaun.
One of my favorite films ever. Such a tight, well-written script, and so many great easter eggs for zombie film fans, especially nods to the original 'Dawn of the Dead' by George Romero. I'm sure you probably have, but if you've never watched the TV show 'Spaced', you absolutely need to. Edgar directed every episode and you really see his style, and it's where he met Simon and Jessica Hynes, and she has 3 brief appearances in SotD as Yvonne that are little nods to 'Spaced'. A lot of fans of the series got to be zombie extras and there's also another character from the TV show that's a zombie in the foreground of the horde outside the Winchester. 'Spaced' was also Nick Frost's first acting gig that Simon got him because they were best friends. As far as favorite EW films, I have to pick this one because it was both my first one (a friend sent me an illegal copy before it came out in the US) and because I was a big fan of Romero's DotD. But I basically love them all. I had issues with 'The World's End' but they had nothing to do with the filmmaking or performances. I'm mostly proud of the fact that Edgar called me a mother fucker on Twitter a few years ago. In a playful way, but it was still awesome. I also ran into Simon Pegg in a toy store in Santa Monica really randomly about 10 years ago and almost cried in front of him I was so excited.
I've seen this movie a few times but until now I never realized that in the first scene in the Winchester Ghost Town by the Specials plays in the background.
One thing to point out. The dad turning off the stereo in the car is the first hint that the zombies still have a semblance of who they were before inside. After its all done they talk about being able to use zombies for menial task as they still remember how to do thing and that they aren't completely gone. This was the first evidence
One of my top 10 movies of all time. Saw it when it came out in 2004 just as I was entering high school and it completely opened my eyes to different types of storytelling and comedy. Now I feel old though haha.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong. But this was the first in the trilogy ( SotD, Hot Fuzz, Worlds end) also Edgars directorial debut. And being his first movie, the Professional Film crew hired for the making of SotD, didn’t think Edgar had it in him to Direct a Major Motion Picture. So to show them he knew his stuff, and to show off a little, the scenes where Shaun walks through the streets before and after the Apocalypse starts were shot on the same day, and were the first scenes shot. After seeing him pull it off the crew didn’t question Him at all.
OMG!!! This is my 3rd favorite zombie flicks EVER!!! (Train to Busan, 28 Days Later) I've been a Simon Pegg and Nick Frost fan since "Spaced!" This movie has me crying every time I watch it. And the fact that YOU are reacting to it makes it even better. This is by far my favorite E.W. movie! But I died during "Hot Fuzz" too. That long-shot of him walking to the store and back the first time and then again during the zombie attack is one of my fave scenes in the movie. (The other is when his Mom's BF turned in the car and still had the wherewithal to turn the radio off lol...) Fun Fact: 4 of the cast members and Edgar Wright were all on the show "Spaced". Pegg and Frost, of course, Jessica Hynes (Shaun's ex), and Julia Deakin (Shaun's Mom)
YEES!! Soooo glad that "The World's End" is your favorite, too!! It's such an underated film. While "Shaun" and "Fuzz" are amazing, the overall story and emotion in "World's End" is phenomenal!!!
Oh wow - World's End is my favorite one too! I frequently see comments from people who didn't like that one - nice to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way!
Amazing to me how well done all of Wright's movies are. The World's End is often slept on, but it has the best use of themes and characters in any of the Cornetto Trilogy.
You might like the 1999-2001 TV series directed by Edgar Wright called "Spaced" with Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes and Nick Frost. It's quite interesting because you can kinda see the early stages and evolution of Edgar Wrights work in that early tv show.
To be honest, The Winchester wasn't actually that bad of a plan. Thick walls, a lot of tables to block the windows, a whole bunch of food and drink if they're going to be stuck there for a while, and a lot to engineer into weaponry. If they didn't mess it up on every single step of the way, it would have worked splendidly.
I spent most of my (work) day today watching first-time movie viewing reaction videos. I think yours are the best, because you understand the same things I do, PLUS things I don't understand like camera angles and framing. I watch a movie and just think, "that was awesome" or "that sucked", but you can actually explain why. On one hand, I'm tempted to ask you to review some of my favorite movies, like Aliens, Tombstone, and The Princess Bride. On the other hand, I kind of want you to review why a movie like Taken works so well, but a similar movie like Cold Pursuit doesn't.
If you want a "spooky" movie, a suggestion is *30 Days Of Night.* Its based off a comic and its no secret that its a vampire movie. They are my fav depiction of vampires and they are truly monstrous, highly recommend for the month.
Penelope Wilton who plays Shaun's mom and Bill Nigh,his stepfather Philip. Went on to play Husband and wife again in the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Penelope is also a cast member of Downton Abbey her character is Isobel Crawley.
Great video as always! I'd have to say my favorite Wright movie is Scott Pilgrim from a film making/editing standpoint. However, from a pure enjoy the movie standpoint, all 3 of the trilogy are in my top 50 movies of all time. Keep up the great work!
I've just discovered your chanel and am really enjoying your appreciation of all these great movies that are greatly underrated. Great choices for films, warms my heart to recall all these greats that I haven't watched in ages. Based on what you've reviews so far I highly recommend The Man From Nowhere and Troll. Cheers!
Ah yes, one of the many movies that made me the cultured person I am today. Shaun of the Dead allowed me to see movies beyond the doors of Hollywood and into foreign films. After viewing this movie for the thousandth time...it still manages to impress.
One thing i find with edgars movies are the re-watchability. Like, there are tons of extra little details, which wouldnt really affect the viewer if they didn't pick up on them, but rewards eagle eyed viewers on a repeated viewing. He does it in a very good way. Some film makers, put really important plot points as a kinda hidden background thing and if you miss it, it will impact the viewing. But with edgar its all like an extra bonus. Like a cherry on top. I mean holy shit, take hot fuzz for example, iv watched that atleast 20+ times over the years and i swear i keep picking up on extra little things, for example a few of my favourite little bits are how the santa that stabs him in the hand in the intro bit is peter jackson, and the forensic lady that broke up with shaun was cate blanchett, like, there's no reason that you need to know that, and it dosen't make a difference to the overall story but its an extra little tidbit while reading the credits to see their names.
or for instance, i watched this fully the other week and only for the first time noticed that the kid who phoned edd at the start wanting to buy weed, was the same guy that phoned him when they where standing outside the pub, he says earlier to him "i'm all out at the moment sorry" and later on, on the second call outside the winchester says "sorry man, still all out"
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I always die when it like yea throw the Batman soundtrack it sucks LOL
John Carpenter's Vampires is a great film; only a half adaptation of the book, but still.
Pontypool. Pontypool. Please watch Pontypool.
Tucker and dale vs evil
talked right over a great scene where shaun punches david who tries to shoot him after
"We’ll have a Bloody Mary first thing [they kill a zombie named Mary in the backyard], a bite at the King’s Head [Shaun’s stepdad Phillip gets bitten in the head], couple at the Little Princess [they pick up Liz, David, and Dianne], stagger back here [they imitate zombies to get through a horde of the undead to the Winchester], and bang, back at the bar for shots [they use the pub’s Winchester rifle to shoot the zombies].”
Christ i never even figure that out, that's genius
@@michael_177 I didn't figure it out, either. Read it in a magazine.
I was today years old when I knew this, lol
I love how Edgar Wright actually made people believe that dogs can't look up
That’s pretty legendary of him to do honestly hahaha
I have Chihuahuas so I always knew that was wrong.
Edgar Wright is a master of quick storytelling, cant wait for you to see Scott Pilgrim its my favourite from his.
I’ve seen all of his films! I’d love to revisit them though and provide commentary over them!
Yes 🤬
@@JamesVSCinema Can't wait
I would love someone from the industry to review Spaced. It really was the starting point for loads of UK actors and really let Edgar cut his teeth with loads of genres.
Yes big time, Spaced is just kind of disregarded, I know it's not a movie but yknow it stands with them.
This movie is a perfect combination of romance, drama, comedy, tragedy, and true fucking bromance. The acting, editing, direction, screenplay and all other aspects were all top notch here.
Hot Fuzz is by far my favourite. A lot of people don't enjoy The Worlds End but I personally found it really good.
I agree! Hot Fuzz is another incredible watch!
The Cornetto Trilogy is all great, but Hot Fuzz is the best of the three.
Idk. Its a real tie between shawn of the dead and hot fuzz. They're both so good. World's end i never saw though, it doesn't look good to me
Worlds end > hot fuzz
Hot fuzz is the funniest but worlds end is the best objectively , fight me :)
@@mrnapkin2514 I may not agree with you, but I have no issue with this. The entire Cornetto trilogy is so great that I think any of the three make sense as a person's favorite. The World's End is better the more one watches it and that alone makes me love it (that's what See It 2wice means). Films that have layers that work together so well and that make the movie better upon rewatch are such a treat.
I love hot fuzz and shaun of the dead both are 10/10,but i hate worlds end it is not funny and is boring max 4/10
I can tell a Wright movie within a few frame a without anyone telling me. His style is that distinctive as a director. His voice as a storyteller is also fantastically unique and genius.
That’s an incredible feat to have as a director!!
The most amazing thing about this movie is how it genuinely makes me emotional at parts. Philip and Mums death and the especially the scene in the basement. They tug at the heart strings.
The acting is phenomenal during those parts!!
In his own words, this movie was Edgar Wright's "Love Letter" to George A. Romero, the 'godfather' and originator of modern zombie films. If you haven't seen Romero's trilogy - Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985) - then you should really watch them, and maybe even react to them on here. But Edgar's favorite, and mine, is DAWN OF THE DEAD from '78. There are a few nods to that film in Shaun of the Dead. Also, Romero notoriously hated most other zombie movies after his original trilogy, but LOVED Shaun of the Dead. He loved it, and Edgar, so much that he had Edgar & Simon Pegg make a cameo in his 2005 movie Land of the Dead, as zombies.
Love love love this!!
His first three are often referred to his original zombie trilogy. Yes he made more, but there was a 20 yr gap and then he made 3 more within five years before he died. These last three aren’t referred to or held in as high regard, as his “original” trilogy.
Yeeeaaahh boooiiiiii
One of the GOATs. I must have seen this almost 100 times, one of those rare, almost perfect movies.
Hahaha it’s too damn good of a time to watch!!
I love how the lady Shaun catches up with around the 6:22 mark is his flatmate from Spaced, which also had Nick as a supporting actor.
You might be interested to know that a lot of the zombie extra's did it for free. They were fans of a show called Spaced that some of the cast were in, and when it was announced they were looking for extras on the fan forums people jumped at the chance to just be part of it. :)
A lot of people don't favor The World's End, but I love it. The most mature of the three in a number of ways.
I agree Max!
Agree! When I first saw it I thought it was the weakest of the trilogy but as time has gone on and I’ve rewatched them all a few times I think it’s my favourite (although hot fuzz is still very close)
My favourite of the trilogy by far
I agree about it being the most mature. My issue with it was only that it was "zombie-esque" in the sense of normal people that "become" something else, and that it wasn't a genre that was overly familiar to a lot of people to enjoy as a spoof. I have the whole trilogy on DVD (along with Edgar's entire catalog) so I'll give it a rewatch soon. It's the only one of Edgar's movies I've only watched once so it's due another look.
Love The World's End. It's not my favorite of Wright's, but I love how rewatchable it is, both for its sheer entertainment value but also for the insane amount of detail in its world-building.
"His character is like , spaced out" that's ironic 😂
I feel like this movie doesn't get enough credit for being as emotional as it is. Simon Pegg is fantastic is this. Incredibly well written
BEST COMEDY HORROR FILM EVER MADE!
"You've got Red on you"
It’s damn good!
Tucker & Dale vs Evil is a close second
MAAAAN I love Tucker and Dale. Hopefully this movie will come up this month
*YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*
I would also add what we do in the shadows is amazing
Beating the zombie to Queen was just genius. I love when they pan to Shaun's mum and she is bobbing her head to the beat. How does one come up with that?
The way this movie so effortlessly switches from chaotic and funny to serious and dramatic when Philip dies is just brilliant.
23:05 "Buddies for life." Buddies for after-life.
The song in here is in my head forever associated with this scene.
one of the greatest comedies ever, I watch it every few months I love it so much
One of my favorite movies ever. It so dang funny. I've watched it a billion times. So quotable.
I'm so glad to see you reacting to this, this is one of my favourite films of all time! I love your videos. Also, I'm not sure if you commented on it in your full reaction but I personally really like the way that the characters are placed and the way everything's shot in the first scene, portraying that Ed, David and Di are coming between Shaun and Liz
Yes! There was a lot I had to say about this film and that was one of them. The framing in this is beyond incredible
I can't believe this film came out in 2004, so good
BTW, i really enjoy your reactions cause you focus on the details/cinematography/pacing etc
You can really appreicate this movie until you're older and realize all the nuances and set ups and dry humor. This is one of my favorite comedies of all time
Here we go! The best horror comedy of all time next to the first Scream. Man you gotta do Hot Fuzz next. That one's my personal fav from this crew
Be on the look out Darius!
I agree overall, but I will say that 'Cabin in the Woods' is right up there with funniest horror film ever. So clever and different and I laughed so much during that film.
@@jksgameshelf3378 oh yeah I almost forgot thanks for reminding me Cabin in the Woods is absolutely amazing
@@pretentiousn3rd - Haha, glad I could help!
You’re pretty much the only reactor where I get as much (and often more) from your commentaries on films you’ve already seen as opposed to “first time reactions”. I love those from you also, but your insight into films you know is always so interesting.
Ever consider going into teaching? I think you’d be great at it
Hey thank you so much for the kind words Morgan. I have a lot of unique plans for the future of this channel that does involve actively teaching others about filmmaking and story-telling. Just building up the foundation alittle more first, but yes, a lot of really cool ideas for videos to bring value to you guys in the near future.
This was my absolute favorite by Wright until I saw Scott Pilgrim vs the World and fell head over heels for it. Highly recommend.
Yes I agree completely
I saw Hot Fuzz for the first time in the tiny cinema in Wells, Somerset, where the film was shot.
So I walked out ONTO the film set!
Special place in my heart x
Edgar Wright: *breathes*
James: so goooodd
One of the quickest channel subscriptions I've had for years... Nice to meet you James!
Edit: Even after all of these years, I would be hard pressed to name a movie or director that balances Comedy and Drama the way Edgar Wright does. The only other director that I'm aware of who has pulled off the horror/comedy combination as good as this is John Landis (American Werewolf In London) I've watched this film at least 100 times, and without fail 14:16 and 19:28 always leave me with my mouth hanging open. The scene where he watches his mom die, and is then forced to shoot her is still one of my favorite scenes of all time. One second you are watching a comedy fight where all the main characters are hitting zombies in tune to Queen, and the next you're watching a scene of the character realizing he is about to lose his mom to the point where it causes his to have a literal nervous breakdown. If anybody knows and Horror/Comedy movies that pulled it off as well as this, please let me know!
Always cracks me up when Ed winds the camera on as Mary emerges from her impaling. Brilliant.
Subtlety and repetition are such big parts of this movie. But even though things are repeated every time it's a different context. Absolutely love it
SOTD is deserved instant classic. :) It works on a bunch of levels at the same time... :)
The electronics store where Shaun works is called "Foree Electric", a nice name drop of Ken Foree (Day of the Dead, Devil's Rejects etc.)
No way!! I just watched this yesterday... I've seen it about 20 times but I just thought it'd be such a great film for you to review, as Edgar Wright is soo good, and his comedy and subtle sprinkling of hints and plot clues throughout the film is flawless and unique.
Shaun of the Dead is peak cornetto for me. I think it's a mixture of the characters being more relatable and grounded, a tighter premise. World's End is a group, whereas this is about a pair of best friends, its world-building is just exquisite through action and character. I love the repeat quality of the details around Shaun's world. Each background extra transforms. Each camera shot is repeated to parallel pre/post-zombie. And this is just the most well cast. Simon Pegg is Shaun. The Fuzz and World felt like Shaun being cast in the rest. Aand the themes of the zombification of everyday life, friendship, relationships...it's all so grounded and it's by far the tightest structurally. Shaun is king, baby.
I actually love shaun's character the most out of all the three of the films. He's just so human! That scene about booking the table is sooo relatable, cant tell you how many times I forgot soemthing that would only have taken like a minute or two to do, ya know.
Shaun was the relatable hero we didn't know we needed. If we can relate.. we can establish that personal investment and connection to a character.
Love your chilled insights on awesome movies 🤓
The script is available online for free, btw. It's interesting seeing where some scenes were trimmed down and how they wrote the flash montages.
This is filmed the same way as most British TV dramas. For me it's like a TV show but longer.
Most of the cast are British long standing comedy actors and writers, so it's filled with talent in the eyes of a British viewer. A great film.
Just a quick FYI on the Jessica Haynes scenes (shes the one Shaun keeps bumping into & is leading a load of people just like Shauns to safety) the relevance of her showing up in this as an equal to Shaun is they both came up/broke out onto the scene in a show called spaced where they played room mates. It was created by her & Simon & directed by Edgar so it was a “full circle” moment. Especially as spaced was left on a hell of a cliff hanger because it suddenly got cancelled.
I really dig your style, James. Very smooth and well crafted mate. As you say. Edgar Wright is without a doubt a master of his craft.
Shaun of the Dead has to be one of the greatest films ever created.
Another UK gem mate ... keep up the good work 👊🏾
Cheers Phil! You the man! 🙏🏽
Lol my Brittish friend was very excited to introduce this "trilogy" to me ahahaa. Loved it.
You need to do What we do in the shadows. Mocumentary style movie about vampires. Written and directed by Taika Waititi. It meets the Halloween theme that you are doing. Don't quote me on this but, I think it was shot single-camera style.
I’ve been recommended about that one!! Noticed Brandon Likes Movies just posted something about that too which sucks because I can’t watch his video on it until I’ve seen it 😂😂
@@JamesVSCinema Woah, it would be awesome to see you two collab on something. You guys are by far my favorite youtube reactors.
Simon Pegg even did the screenplay for the last Star Trek remake. A talented dude.
When you figure out it's Shaun that always leaves the door opened...
YEAH BOY!
One of the best zombie films ever.
I like the bit when Shaun and Ed are beating down the zombies in their yard, the music stops. It makes the moment feel more real and less cinematic.
As much as I love Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, my favorite Edgar Wright film is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Edgar Wright is such a creative director- Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz have to be one of my fave films of all time
I'd love to see your reaction to Paddington 2. Its style, direction and editing is fantastic, and it has real heart.
I love to see you break down films. First reactions are fun for the emotional reaction. You are explaining how the film creates those reactions with things I do not not notice on a first watch. I may be learning a bit about filmmaking.
This was the best bro movie to watch with my best friend during our middle school/high school years. We rented it twice from Tommy K's before I actually bought it on DVD at Walmart.
Never has a movie perfectly blended zombie-gore horror and everyday life-comedy intertwined in one film.
Love the little nod to 28 Days Later at the end when the news anchor mentioned "rage infected monkeys" lmao
Wrights writing(tongue twister) is just so original. I love it when I watch his films and you can just TELL it was written or directed by him.
That’s the most beautiful thing filmmaker can have...is his/her own style!
This movie I've seen countless times and even now I will uncover new things. Like the last time I watched I noticed how the scene where they're playing video games and he's saying "top left" etc is also used later in the Winchester with the hoarde.
This movie is incredible in the way it can reference itself but with different context.
Edgar Wright is a genius! His movies are all so enjoyable & fun & so well made. I don't think there's a single thing he's made that I haven't enjoyed. Awesome to see you rewatching this for a further dive into it
It was only fitting for the spooky season hahaha! Happy you are excited for what’s to be said in the video!!
10:50 Hahahaha, nah man, you had "Zombie Pudding" on your mind after that scene! LOL!
Just a note about when Phillip turns the music off in the car and you said _'I know he wasn't trying to'_ I think he was, and I think we're meant to hold that in our minds... fast forward to end of the film where the zombies are integrated into normal life with the news anchors saying something like 'they've retained rudimentary skills' etc, and even Shaun is keeping Ed in his shed to play video games. Basically there was still a primitive or subconscious part of him that absolutely detested the music.
This and Planet Terror are two films (both zombie action comedies, coincidentally) that are masters at reincorporation. Everything is repeated, everything reoccurs, and everything pays off in the end. Brilliant writing, especially for Shaun.
This makes me happy. This is on my Top 5 Movies of all time
One of my favorite films ever. Such a tight, well-written script, and so many great easter eggs for zombie film fans, especially nods to the original 'Dawn of the Dead' by George Romero. I'm sure you probably have, but if you've never watched the TV show 'Spaced', you absolutely need to. Edgar directed every episode and you really see his style, and it's where he met Simon and Jessica Hynes, and she has 3 brief appearances in SotD as Yvonne that are little nods to 'Spaced'. A lot of fans of the series got to be zombie extras and there's also another character from the TV show that's a zombie in the foreground of the horde outside the Winchester. 'Spaced' was also Nick Frost's first acting gig that Simon got him because they were best friends. As far as favorite EW films, I have to pick this one because it was both my first one (a friend sent me an illegal copy before it came out in the US) and because I was a big fan of Romero's DotD. But I basically love them all. I had issues with 'The World's End' but they had nothing to do with the filmmaking or performances. I'm mostly proud of the fact that Edgar called me a mother fucker on Twitter a few years ago. In a playful way, but it was still awesome. I also ran into Simon Pegg in a toy store in Santa Monica really randomly about 10 years ago and almost cried in front of him I was so excited.
I love how the long 5:20 shot is repeated after the zombie outbreak at 8:20 with similar but different things happening in each.
This one and Hot Fuzz are one of the few movies i can rewatch over and over and still find little details i missed.
I've seen this movie a few times but until now I never realized that in the first scene in the Winchester Ghost Town by the Specials plays in the background.
One thing to point out. The dad turning off the stereo in the car is the first hint that the zombies still have a semblance of who they were before inside. After its all done they talk about being able to use zombies for menial task as they still remember how to do thing and that they aren't completely gone. This was the first evidence
So this a documentary from 2021? Can't wait...
Hahaha want to team up!?
@@JamesVSCinema I'll bring my emo cd collection from 2004 haha
One of my top 10 movies of all time. Saw it when it came out in 2004 just as I was entering high school and it completely opened my eyes to different types of storytelling and comedy. Now I feel old though haha.
Hahaha I’m right there with you Andrew. We are getting old my friend
I suggest the trainspotting movies.
The first one isnt all there with cinematography but the second is absolutely stunning!
And the Soundtrack too🎶🎶
this film is incredible and the British humour is just so good
Someone correct me if I’m wrong. But this was the first in the trilogy ( SotD, Hot Fuzz, Worlds end) also Edgars directorial debut. And being his first movie, the Professional Film crew hired for the making of SotD, didn’t think Edgar had it in him to Direct a Major Motion Picture. So to show them he knew his stuff, and to show off a little, the scenes where Shaun walks through the streets before and after the Apocalypse starts were shot on the same day, and were the first scenes shot. After seeing him pull it off the crew didn’t question Him at all.
This has been a classic in my family. And has had a special place in my heart since age 5.
10/10 💯🔥
“Pete! I said leave him alone!” For some reason that scene always makes me emotional.
OMG!!! This is my 3rd favorite zombie flicks EVER!!! (Train to Busan, 28 Days Later) I've been a Simon Pegg and Nick Frost fan since "Spaced!" This movie has me crying every time I watch it. And the fact that YOU are reacting to it makes it even better. This is by far my favorite E.W. movie! But I died during "Hot Fuzz" too. That long-shot of him walking to the store and back the first time and then again during the zombie attack is one of my fave scenes in the movie. (The other is when his Mom's BF turned in the car and still had the wherewithal to turn the radio off lol...) Fun Fact: 4 of the cast members and Edgar Wright were all on the show "Spaced". Pegg and Frost, of course, Jessica Hynes (Shaun's ex), and Julia Deakin (Shaun's Mom)
Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg discussed more just spitballing and having fun, the idea of doing a vampire sequel called From Dusk till Shaun.
YEES!!
Soooo glad that "The World's End" is your favorite, too!!
It's such an underated film. While "Shaun" and "Fuzz" are amazing, the overall story and emotion in "World's End" is phenomenal!!!
please watch hereditary, its honestly one of the most raumatizing films ive ever seen. its a great eye opener,
Oh wow - World's End is my favorite one too! I frequently see comments from people who didn't like that one - nice to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way!
Amazing to me how well done all of Wright's movies are.
The World's End is often slept on, but it has the best use of themes and characters in any of the Cornetto Trilogy.
Agreed!! Loved how the story just flowed so seamlessly through that movie!
Take a drink at ever mention of “sooo good” 😂
You might like the 1999-2001 TV series directed by Edgar Wright called "Spaced" with Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes and Nick Frost.
It's quite interesting because you can kinda see the early stages and evolution of Edgar Wrights work in that early tv show.
I know every word of this movie, it’s one of my faves
21:25 to 21:40
Is that a visual reference to the 1985 Day of the Dead Rhodes death scene, aka the "Choke on 'em!" scene? It is awfully close.
To be honest, The Winchester wasn't actually that bad of a plan. Thick walls, a lot of tables to block the windows, a whole bunch of food and drink if they're going to be stuck there for a while, and a lot to engineer into weaponry. If they didn't mess it up on every single step of the way, it would have worked splendidly.
I spent most of my (work) day today watching first-time movie viewing reaction videos. I think yours are the best, because you understand the same things I do, PLUS things I don't understand like camera angles and framing. I watch a movie and just think, "that was awesome" or "that sucked", but you can actually explain why.
On one hand, I'm tempted to ask you to review some of my favorite movies, like Aliens, Tombstone, and The Princess Bride. On the other hand, I kind of want you to review why a movie like Taken works so well, but a similar movie like Cold Pursuit doesn't.
I highly recommend the found footage style zombie movie 'Rec' the original one in Spanish is worth a watch not the American remake. Nice work!
If you want a "spooky" movie, a suggestion is *30 Days Of Night.*
Its based off a comic and its no secret that its a vampire movie. They are my fav depiction of vampires and they are truly monstrous, highly recommend for the month.
Also has one of my favourite shot scenes. That scene in the street from above where they're shooting everything, it feels like a video game.
Penelope Wilton who plays Shaun's mom and Bill Nigh,his stepfather Philip. Went on to play Husband and wife again in the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Penelope is also a cast member of Downton Abbey her character is Isobel Crawley.
I love Shaun and Ed's character's.
This movie is one of my favorites.
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Great video as always! I'd have to say my favorite Wright movie is Scott Pilgrim from a film making/editing standpoint. However, from a pure enjoy the movie standpoint, all 3 of the trilogy are in my top 50 movies of all time. Keep up the great work!
I love the subplot of the other group with more famous actors and going on an adventure you would expect in a normal zombie movie
I often revisit that money shot at 21:45. Its hard to digest (pardon the pun) the sheer ferocity.
I've just discovered your chanel and am really enjoying your appreciation of all these great movies that are greatly underrated. Great choices for films, warms my heart to recall all these greats that I haven't watched in ages. Based on what you've reviews so far I highly recommend The Man From Nowhere and Troll. Cheers!
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and the recommendations Josef!!m welcome to the community my friend!
(one year later) I meant Troll Hunter 😂
The is the first of the "weird" movies that I show my late father that he liked. With most of the others he just shook his head.
Ah yes, one of the many movies that made me the cultured person I am today. Shaun of the Dead allowed me to see movies beyond the doors of Hollywood and into foreign films. After viewing this movie for the thousandth time...it still manages to impress.
My mum’s friend’s husband was the main editor for this film! Same with Hot Fuzz.
Hot Fuzz & Scott Pilgrim are also great for his editing skills to be showcased
Seeing the 'beating the bar man' scene to Queen reminded me of his other film Baby Driver.
There are a lot of people going through life not seeing clearly the world around them. People live in bubbles.
The great thing about Edgar Wright movies is the more you watch it the more you pick up. So many clever call backs and elements of foreshadowing
Yup!! One of the most rewarding feelings as a filmmaker and an audience member!
@@JamesVSCinema Great work James, you only add to the experience after many enjoyable viewings
One thing i find with edgars movies are the re-watchability. Like, there are tons of extra little details, which wouldnt really affect the viewer if they didn't pick up on them, but rewards eagle eyed viewers on a repeated viewing. He does it in a very good way. Some film makers, put really important plot points as a kinda hidden background thing and if you miss it, it will impact the viewing. But with edgar its all like an extra bonus. Like a cherry on top. I mean holy shit, take hot fuzz for example, iv watched that atleast 20+ times over the years and i swear i keep picking up on extra little things, for example a few of my favourite little bits are how the santa that stabs him in the hand in the intro bit is peter jackson, and the forensic lady that broke up with shaun was cate blanchett, like, there's no reason that you need to know that, and it dosen't make a difference to the overall story but its an extra little tidbit while reading the credits to see their names.
or for instance, i watched this fully the other week and only for the first time noticed that the kid who phoned edd at the start wanting to buy weed, was the same guy that phoned him when they where standing outside the pub, he says earlier to him "i'm all out at the moment sorry" and later on, on the second call outside the winchester says "sorry man, still all out"
and ofcourse that kid is the guy who works with shaun in the electrical shop too