We Are Zombies

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We Are Zombies- I was excited for the movie as I really enjoyed the previous two RKSS movies, Turbo Kid and Summer of 84, but this movie doesn't stick the landing. Jean-Philippe Bernier is responsible for the only good parts of the movie, the soundtrack and the cinematography. The movie has a great premise that could have been used to comment on our current society but doesn't go anywhere. All of the characters are terrible. There is a really dumb guy, a short guy who is technically a necrophiliac, and a girl who doesn't really do anything. For a movie to be okay, you need a somewhat engaging plot and this movie fails to engage. 3/10.

Zombie-Movies are one of the most overdone sub-genres from horror and it's rather rare to find a gem under all these movies. However "We Are Zombies" was a decent approach and was definitely fun to watch. It's a Horror-Comedy in the style of f.e. Shaun of the Dead and many others. For me personally the humor worked rather rarely but the movie was able to get a few smiles on my face. The characters are likeable idiots in a broken world and the actors did a rather solid job. The makeup department however did an amazing job with the effects. The Zombies and the gore looked phenomenal and since that is a crucial part of a Zombie-Movie, it was important that they would deliver. And boy did they deliver. Towards the end when the movie gets a little bit more intense, carnage ensues and this is where I actually enjoyed the movie the most. There is one zombie that looks absolutely unique and amazing which definitely adds to the movie being more memorable. While it is definitely far from perfect, I think that it's a solid watch and I enjoyed the short runtime. [6,5/10]

Looked like my kind of film. But... Unlikable characters due to a weakly written script. Tries to be funny more than charismatic but most of the jokes don't land so ends up being neither. Seems like a lot of the acting choices are more to do with direction than each actor's ability so will give the cast the benefit of the doubt. If the humour was sharper the over-acting would probably land. Gains points for a nice synth score and occasional funny splatter gore. Moves along at the right pace and escalates a good amount in the final act. I like what it's going for. It might not be for me but I believe there's an audience for every film. Recommended for fans of Necrotronic (2018), Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015), and The Night Sitter (2018).

My expectations were high. I mean, this is from the people behind the fabulous Turbo Kid (which I recommend highly). So, ah, what the hell happened? As other reviewers have stated, it LOOKS great. The review suggesting you view it with the sound off makes a worthwhile point (although why you'd do that when great movies with great characters could be watched with the sound on, instead, I don't know). The problem is the main characters, in particular the two guys. What's presumably supposed to be "funny" dialogue is relentless, annoying-AF bickering and stupidity. One stupid decision (that NOBODY would make, EVER) after another. It's excruciating. Why it's called 'We Are Zombies' is also baffling. At no point does the film even deliver on the title. Is it one for "zombie completists"? Hmm, well, sure, why not. If you brace for the punchable male leads' dialogue and the illogical decisions and actions, I guess it's "okay". As I said, my expectations were high. Set them low. Better still, track down Turbo Kid instead.

Horror comedy, one of the most useless genres of all. To be a fan here is tantamount to an oath of disclosure in terms of taste in film. Yes, I know, Evil Dead 2, Tucker And Dale, Shaun Of The Dead, Zombieland. Exceptions prove the rule. This film is comparable to the last two mentioned, especially, no, exclusively in terms of the quality of the masks and effects. These are a good reason for a viewing, but also the only one. The rest is best described in one word: stupid. At times even unbearable, I recommend switching off the sound and then perhaps watching it 'on the side'. To emphasise once again, the visuals are excellent, so it's all the more regrettable that they opted for such unfunny slapstick in terms of content.

Bon film !

Living in a zombie-infested metropolis, a group of well-meaning slackers find themselves forced to take a rather dangerous extraction job to prevent the company they work for from threatening their family, but when a virus is released during the mission they must save themselves from the creatures. This was a fairly enjoyable if somewhat problematic genre effort. One of the better elements present here is the central setup present that tries to incorporate some intriguing elements into a traditional zombie storyline. The society at large here involves a means of finding a way of coexisting with returning zombies who are adjusting to living with normal people and requiring a special disposal unit that cares for zombies when they've turned and requires the team to deal with as a corporate overlord controlling the rest of the population. The implications present here which get revealed the longer it goes on. The unfolding plot acting like a quest for the ability to extricate themselves from a series of escalating scenarios featuring ever-more threatening plot-points which are handled with a seriousness that belies the clumsy nature the group goes through it makes for a fun time, especially with the rapid running time moving this one along as quickly as it does to a new storyline beat rather quickly. That might be a bit underwhelming with the comedic incompetence making everything feel less intriguing than normal. It's through those factors that they keep getting stuck in increasingly desperate situations and it tends to downplay the comedy with everything appearing as a result of stupidity and incompetence which drags it down. While some of it's genuinely funny, there's some problematic issues here with the inability to streamline things as having so many plots going on with the race to get the money, the quest to save the girl, the plan to infect the population so they can show the danger of the virus, and several others out there that all make the first hour feel more like a comedy than a genuine genre effort. It picks up considerably in the last half when there's more of a focus on taking out the deranged zombies which has plenty of gore and bloodshed to like about it, but it does act a bit disjointed with its varied elements. Rated Unrated/Graphic Violence and Graphic Language.

Oddly enough then I had actually not heard about this horror comedy titled "We Are Zombies" prior to stumbling upon it by sheer luck here in 2024. And of course I had to watch it, given my fascination with all things zombie. While I am not familiar with the graphic novel from Jerry Frissen, then I will say that writers François Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl Whissell put together a rather enjoyable and entertaining script. It was a nice blend of horror and comedy, and when you throw zombies into the equation things tend to get spruced up. And so it was in "We Are Zombies". I like the non-cannibalistic zombie approach that there was in the movie, because it was a nice change of pace to the zombie genre. Alexandre Nachi, Derek Johns and Megan Peta Hill were nicely cast for the leading parts. I wasn't familiar with them, but they definitely carried the movie quite nicely. I was not familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that is something I do enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie. The actors and actresses on the cast list were great and put on good performances. Visually then I was rather surprised with the movie. I wasn't expecting the special effects and zombie make-up to be that good. That was certainly a nice surprise, and one that added a rather enjoyable layer to the movie. If you enjoy horror comedies with zombies, then directors François Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl Whissell's 2023 movie "We Are Zombies" is well-worth spending 80 minutes on watching. I was genuinely entertained throughout the course of the movie, and it is a movie that I warmly recommend you to watch. This was a much needed addition to the zombie horror comedy genre, because it was done so right and with the heart in the right place. My rating of "We Are Zombies" lands on a seven out of ten stars.

In a world where the dead have returned as zombies...that aren't out to eat your brains. They just become a burden on their family's, and, well...society at large. Which has opened the door for the multinational Coleman corporation, to step in, and offer the "living impaired" an afterlife with dignity. At least that's their marketing pitch. The reality, however, isn't so peachy. So, when a rag tag group of down and out modern day body snatchers start to steal from them. They just might be the ones to, unexpectedly, expose them as the, not-so-benevolent, profiteers they really are. With hilarious consequences. Sure, it's low budget...cheesy...sex-fueled comedy. But you can't deny it's entertaining. With some great creature makeup and special effects that give Nicotero and Savini a run for their money! It's low budget, low brow, comedy horror at it's finest. And comes as a fresh break from the, mostly, trash horror that 2023 had to offer. Don't let the haters sway you. Definitely give this film a shot. You won't be disappointed you did. I assure you. 7 out of 10.