This cheered me up greatly and I will return to it whenever I need to bring some happiness back into my life.
Warm Bodies has an interesting concept: seeing the world from the perspective of a zombie. While I think the narration at the start could have been used less often, as it sometimes felt like filler or the scene would have been better without any inner thoughts. The best example would be the first conversation between "R" and his best friend "M" at the airport – the rule in movies usually is show and don't tell. But during this scene, they're trying to show and to tell that they're currently showing something. This happens later on as well, and each time I got the feeling that the makers tried to appeal to everyone – including people with very short term memory. But I'll get to this later.
The movie felt slow straight from the beginning – like a real zombie should feel like. Sometimes extremely slow, as it seemed like some scenes were just there to make the running time longer, which always sucks. In hindsight, the movie would have been better if it were 20 or so minutes shorter, with a lot of the music laden montages or music laden – but still tedious – walking scenes removed. But perhaps that was because the movie followed the "life" of a zombie. A lot of the conversations between Julie and "R" felt boring, long and tedious as well, while the conversations between R and M felt like they had weight to it – and they were often funny, thanks to M.
But actual progress or development is where the movie doesn't delve into very much, at least with our main characters. At one moment Julie is afraid she might die at any moment, but a music laden montage later she behaves like this no big deal and all she has ever known – even making jokes about R, whom she calls "the shrugger." You know, because he shrugs a lot. I would have called him Sir Shrugalot, as he tries to keep Julie safe like a knight in rotten armor. But we never see why she behaves like this. We can only guess, because the time that passed is only mentioned once. And "a few days" is very open to interpretation on how it actually was.
It's the same with R. At the first night Julie is sleeping in his plane, he is lying down but doesn't sleep nor dream. He also tells the viewer via inner monolog that the dead do not sleep or dream. Later, when they left the plane to bring Julie back home, he lies down again. He again tells the viewer that the dead do not sleep or dream – and immediately falls asleep and dreams. It was set up thirty or so minutes earlier, but the movie still felt the need to remind the viewer, so the viewer with this very short term memory doesn't miss the change.
The most development we get is with M, R's best friend. He actually is the most developed character in the movie. R has no personality, Julie is a generic love interest and damsel in distress, but M is a real human being – as much as a zombie can be one. While R always says that he is conflicted, M actually shows that he is conflicted. M is loyal to his friend, R, who wants to keep someone alive instead of eating her. M tries to convince him that they need to eat Julie, because she is alive and they'll become boneys/skeletons (or "waste") if they don't. And he delivers it with just two words: "Living! Eat!" You can actually feel M's desperation through those words. But he still does not try to eat Julie, as his friend does want him to do that – M is a good friend.
The movie tries make us believe that zombies seeing a zombie and a human holding hands can make their hearts function again. I'd call that a little far fetched. But hey, so is the idea of zombies itself! So I think it is alright to let it slide or file this under the "zombie fairy tale" category, which makes the happy end fit in much better as R becomes a real boy.
And while I mentioned the movie starts really slow, it picks up in the last act. For some it might be too little and too late, but I could let it slide – but I still think this is barely an 6 (an ok movie). As I said earlier, the movie would have been better if some of the narration, unnecessary scenes and montages would have been removed and trimmed the movie in the progress. I also didn't mind seeing a zombie getting make up to the song "Pretty Woman" - it was so surreal, it almost was a laugh out loud moment. The music was played on one character's iPhone, in case you're reading this review by removing the spoiler warning yourself. iPhones last a long time, says product placement.
I think some people, especially zombie-purists, will not like the movie. It does not have a lot blood, gruesome death scenes or a high amount of gore. But the only thing I can say to that is, in the words of M: "Bitches, man."
I really enjoyed this movie. Who would've thought that you can create a comedy with zombies and love?
When I saw first saw a trailer for this movie I was surprised to realize I had genuine interest in seeing a zombie film. Nearly 8 years later I have finally watched it and I have no regrets.
This is a uniquely done “love conquers all things” type story. I mean, it’s utter nonsense and completely unrealistic, but that’s part of what makes it so great!
Sure, it isn’t without some flaws, but nothing so major that it took away from the overall enjoyment; not for me personally.
For example; R took the time to explain that as zombies they struggled to communicate by talking, but then R and M did a pretty damn good job of it not far past that point. Also, it was pointed out that they were slow, but they were shown to move at a pretty fair pace! R was certainly running with Julie without issue. Some of it can possibly be chalked up to the fact that he was rapidly becoming more human than zombie from the moment he began to fall for Julie, but I think it was perhaps done a little too quickly. Maybe M was affected more quickly as well because him and R were “best friends” and he cared that R was happy. And maybe it sounds like I’m trying to make excuses for those faults, but really I’m just trying to imagine intention.
The gore wasn’t overly gorey; they didn’t unnecessarily make certain scenes over the top gross and they didn’t force those kinds of scenes in constantly, which is why I often avoid such movies.
I also felt like I sensed an underlying message; where as zombies they were not really living or thriving without love in their lives. Everything was dull and boring and empty. I think if you go long enough without meeting certain human needs then you aren’t going to be able to bounce back, and we all have varying degrees of those needs so it’s different for us all; and that’s what “giving up” and turning into a boney represented. Not a perfect representation, since they were all essentially scary, killer monsters and I don’t believe it’s true of the nature of what happens to everyone that goes on too long without love, but still. I find that it works in this instance.
This film is quirky, it’s fun, and it has heart!
This kind of romantic comedy with zombies and humans has been better than expected, the couple does it well
Don't watch the trailer! It spoils the whole movie.
I could kick myself for not jumping on this when it came out. I just watched it, and I honestly can't fathom the tepid reviews, and I haven't seen any coherent criticism outside of "didn't like it".
The soundtrack is inspired; rather than just "cheating" with great songs to force a mood for a scene, they were all picked to fit organically, and mostly are actually playing in the scene. I can't think of another film off the top of my head where this was attempted, or executed well when it was.
The leads are great together, and it hits just the right tone of wryly heartfelt and funny, and tense and exciting. It's neither misanthropic nor cloyingly banal and overly safe. Lead girl is great but Lio Tipton's Nora gave a tone of personality and moxie to the opening and last acts.
There's one scene later in the movie with John Malkovich in a Jeep, and it's totally trailer bait, but I'm so glad it's been so long that I hadn't seen the trailer recently, because they basically spoil the entire movie, and that line, which actually has its intended effect if watched blind.
I wish they had just gone full blown Romeo and Juliet in this one. The ending was a bit of a cop-out. Where is my tragic everyone dies ending?
I expected the worst, but this was actually good. Well, if you expected the worst, and just accepted the narration and atmosphere. Good crack, but I get the low ratings this movie got, too.
From the trailer, it looked like it could be a funny comedy. However, upon watching the movie, I couldn't tolerate even 20 minutes of the movie without turning it off. The idea was interesting, but, I think the script was not well executed in my opinion.
Finally a movie that shows us the zombie apocalypse in a zombie's perspective
It's not perfectly done tho,but you can't hate it.
Cute movie. You shouldn't expect it to be the best movie ever, but it's nice to watch when there isn't anything to do. If you want some entertainment, give it a try.
Right through inconsistent. Sure, it's a love story wrapped in a zombie movie and the sensmoral is that you should seize the day bla bla bla... I just don't get their motivations...
Empieza muy bien pero poco a poco va virando hacia un destino previsible y poco interesante.
After watching this I was like "Wow!" I didn't expect the movie to be THIS good. The description of it kind of sucked, but after watching the trailer, I was intrigued. If you are a fan of zombie movies and The Walking Dead, you have to watch this movie. I think it will become one of my favourite movies and I won't watch it just once. I think I'll have to watch it again.
After this one you'll never shoot zombie in the head the same way ;)
Refreshing point of view on your typical zombie stories. Having seen the trailer I watched this movie with no expectations and it is the right mindset if you really want to enjoy it.
This WAS a pleasant surprise. I thought it was going to be a romantic comedy with a zombie twist but it turned out to be different than that in a good way. The characters were lkable and the cinematography was gorgeous in some scenes.
I liked how it wasn't depressing being an apocalypse/zombie movie, it even had an upbeat soundtrack!
now I'm craving a Resident Evil crossover...
I had fun watching this movie but I wouldn't say it was great. R's friend really got on my nerves and the plot had some holes but overall I enjoyed it.
A nice heartwarming story. If you're a zombie movie fan but your girlfriend isn't... This is the movie to see.
Love story! I just loved it! That thing that mase this movie exciting was that he wasn't a human in the first place, but he still got in love with her and she got in love with him. That prooves that love can excist between two different kinds of people. Really good movie!
Awesome movie, in spite of all the "lovey dovey" stuff and the impossible and gross relationship between a zombie and a human being. It's a pretty nice movie
Now that's different, great to see a movie that go's the opposite way from the rest. Not side splitting but funny in its own way.
I expected a Twilight clone but got more. It's not spectacular but certainly cute. It gets points for the soundtrack. Anything that goes back a couple decades (or more cough) to avoid boy band ballads in favor of 80's hits wins in my book.
was pretty good movie. Credit for unique, never saw a movie built like this. Also had action & found it humorous at times!
Didn't expect much, turned out to be an awesome Sunday afternoon movie. This is really good. Well worth your time. Light and easy going. It had a certain charismatic vibe happening all the way through!
Wow! That movie was a pleasant surprise!
I watched this movie, because I like zombie movies, and I like Nicholas Hoult: especially in the TV Show Skins he was really good. By the way he also played the young boy in About A Boy with Hugh Grant; if I am not mistaken.
So... two good points to watch a movie.
This movie isn't a standard-zombie movie: Zombies moving slow (or fast^^) to eat the people which are alive and are much more less in number and that 90 minutes long.
The movie starts with the perspective how its like to be a zombie. You got "friends", you have to eat something, you got problems with your skin, you don't really like to be dead... and then you fall in love with a girl. And why that? Because you were eating the brain of her boyfriend and so you get the memories of him. Haha!
But the problem is: you are dead, so you are not very attractive. And the girl is hot. And alive. Hm! :D
And so the story goes on. With some action scenes and it is a big love story! But you cannot compare it to Twilight. Twilight is shit compared to this movie.
There are so much funny scenes in it. I got to laugh many times. The action parts are good as well!
So if you are into zombie movies you definitely gonna like this, because it is something which you 've never seen before in this Sub-Genre. Enjoy it and have some fun! =)
Don´t talk about twilight or compare to it without even seeing this. please don't insult this great movie =)
I liked it. If you're into zombies and your girlfriend is into romance... perfect match :)
This is a good romantic dark comedy. Nothing more, nothing less. Linking it to Twilight's a big mistake, since the flick is totally lightweight and funny and doesn't want to be a serious movie. It's just the story of a guy and a girl from different backgrounds that fall in love.
The main gripe for me is how that love story is portrayed: too fast and sudden. The girl falls in love with the zombie in like one week. Seriously?
Other than this, the CG is pretty good for a non-CG oriented movie like this. The skeletons are pretty scary and well made.
R is just pure fun, while Juliet is pretty boring as a character.
Obviously the movie nods heavily to Romeo and Juliet, but it doesn't do it in a obnoxious way and it even makes fun of this in a certain scene (balcony & stuff).
Kudos to the movie maker for the cameo of Zombies by Fulci, the first zombie movie ever made. Really good choice of a cameo.
Well, anyway, it's fun and tries to make you laugh. And there's zombies. So yeah, I liked it, nothing too self-important, thanks god.
Let's leave that shit to Twilight and such, thanks.
I enjoyed it the first time and continue to enjoy this movie. I keep forgetting it's a book series. The author mentioned the other books could become movies. So, I'm planning to check them out on Amazon and give them a read.
I'm a big fan of Zombie movies - especially the "B Rated" style - the ones that are so bad that they're good. That's what this looked like to me before I watched it several years ago. However, I fell in love with the story and the development of R's character. That was when I first watched it in 2019.
Fast forward to last night.... We were sitting down to watch a movie, and I came up with the idea of showing our 13 year old daughter a Zombie movie. She's always stayed away from any type of horror until she started watching https://trakt.tv/shows/stranger-things - so, perfect time to get her into some other horror. I always like watching Zombie movies in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
Anyway, this was the perfect intro into Zombie movies for her! She got into the story and liked the ride. And, there's really no gore or other 'adult situations' that makes you cringe when watching with a young teenager.
Highly recommended to bring someone into watching their first horror movie!
Definitely a new take on a zombie movie, like the kind of zombie movie you would play for a date!
very cute, especially if you're a fan of the leads. it's definitely a comedy but it's mostly in the form of moments between r and m and r's internal monologue. if you like the source material, its basically that but with the death part going in reverse. also, julie's last name is grigio instead of capulet and frankly i love it
This movie was too non-realistic to enjoy.
A team of human teenagers is sent on a mission with weapons to recover supplies and kill any zombies that get in their way.
This girl is one of the teenagers. When a zombie corners her she crouches down on the ground instead of trying to ESCAPE. The zombie doesn't kill her, and she stays with him for several days.
The next scene is the girl driving a car with the zombie as a passenger. I didn't understand, because she wasn't trying to escape. She was just joy riding with the zombie.
Is her life in danger, or is this a fun happy romance? Either way, it is a stupid movie!
It was enjoyable to watch, but the story makes no sense whatsoever. The most glaring issue is that it fails to explain how thousands of zombies that "die without feeding" can be kept alive without any sort of feeding on anyone's yummy brains, seeing how they "can't eat broccoli".
The 'change' plot is far from believable as well.
The greatest zombie love story ever told, Warm Bodies is a brilliant and surprisingly entertaining film that envisions the zombie apocalypse as never before. The story follows a zombie named R who takes a young woman named Julie under his protection during a raid, and as a result the two form a friendship that ignites a revolution in the zombie population. The writing is especially well-done, and does a great job at creating a zombie mythos and at using first person narration. The acting is also rather good; especially Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer, who do an impressive job at selling this zombie romance. Additionally, the soundtrack is exceptional and really complements the spirit of the film. A remarkably inventive use of the zombie genre, Warm Bodies is a unique and funny tale of horror and romance.
Love this film, brilliant concept and really well done. Great cast and funny and heart warming. One of my favourites.
I found this movie enjoyable with good directing..The plot was quite interesting humor was good and the whole idea was refresing and something new.So i reccomend this for having fun 7.2/10
"I don't remember my name, I mean, I think it started with an 'R', but that's all I have left."
I saw this one back in June 2013, and I like pretty much everything about it; from the characters to the love story to the solution.
And that quote he says is still a highlight for the character, R, which reminds me of me because my name starts with the letter R.
With the prettyful Teresa Palmer as the female lead and love interest; whom I remember from The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
It's a cute one to watch on a date night. ;-)
You know how Alien is basically Jaws in space? Well, this is kind of E.T. with zombies (or CEOFTK). Maybe it's not an accurate comparison, but it resembles how refreshing they both are. It's cheesy, funny and the chemistry between the main actors is very good.
Just when you think the zombie genre is played out and then some, along comes this unique take. That's not to say I liked it, because in the end I didn't, but I do appreciate the attempt at something different. The movie has a whole host of problems, but the biggest may be that it never finds a sure footing and solid balance between its disparate tones and genres.
I give this movie a 5/10 star, it was fun to watch things from the zombies perspective ... but the director is trying so hard to have a "Happy ending" he ruined the Zombie franchise to do so!
What the fuck have i just seen...
Amazing movie! One of my favorites
Not great, but good.
Really enjoyed this one, it was better than I expected. The writing was creative and original, with a fun sense humor.
Meh ... didn't really do it for me, and even seemed like it went longer than it should've. As long as you know not to expect too much, and it's tongue-in-cheek, you might like the love story part of it.
Expected a lot more based on other reviews. It was tough to root for characters that didn't have much depth. Also, it was very slow for most of the movie.
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refreshing idea of a zombie movie but not executed so well. I was expecting it to be a lot better