Zombieland: Double Tap

Official Australian release date: 17/10/19. Viewed: 19/10/19.

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Actors: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

Genre: Comedy / Horror

Rating: MA

  

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is perhaps an unasked-for sequel, but since it’s been 10 years and has the entire cast back, it doesn’t feel too forced. One of the opening scenes, in slow-motion with Metallica’s ‘Master of puppets’ playing is a great re-introduction, as is Columbus (Eisenberg)’s narration of the “evolved” zombies. He, Tallahassee (Harrelson), Wichita (Stone) and Little Rock (Breslin) are now living comfortably in the White House, but things get too comfortable and a road trip ensues.

This is good, because it means new characters are introduced – the ditzy Madison (Deutch), the under-used Nevada (Dawson), and the almost-doppelgangers of Albuquerque (Wilson) and Flagstaff (Middleditch), which provide a great middle act. The stakes and horror/zombie levels aren’t really too high until the final act.

Still plenty of funny moments, new “rules” and tongue-poking at the zombie genre, while also holding true to lots of zombie-isms. Nothing too serious or groundbreaking happens, but it’s a solid, mostly-fun watch throughout – and almost worth it to see Harrelson dressed as Elvis! Also, an excellent mid-credit scene too.

Overall: Not as great as original, but still good fun.

Gav's Rating: 3.5 stars.