Diary Of The Dead - Limited Edition 2 Disc Steelbook Metal Packaging [2007]

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Audience Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5055201801609 Format: Limited Edition Label: Optimum Home Entertainment Manufacturer: Optimum Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Optimum Home Entertainment Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2008-06-30 Running Time: 91 Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
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Editorial Reviews: George A Romero continues his revival of his iconic zombie franchise with Diary Of The Dead, the fifth film in a series that kicked off back in 1968 with Night Of The Living Dead. And while his latest doesn’t manage to match the heights of the earlier films, there’s still something refreshing about watching a genuine master of the genre at work. This time around then, Diary Of The Dead heads a little back to basics, with a film that follows a group of amateur filmmakers who find themselves under siege from zombies, allowing the legendary director to take some less-than-subtle swipes at the YouTube generation. Sadly, his cast don’t help him very much, ringing in primarily forgettable performances, and this certainly nullifies some of the points that Romero tries to make. Yet when it comes to the zombie action, there’s no number you’d call faster than Romero’s, and here’s where the great man delivers. Diary Of The Dead does work along the law of diminishing returns, and is the weakest of the series, but it’s not without a general collection of skilful moments that fans of the genre won't want to miss. Diary Of The Dead isn’t a film that you need to have seen the others before it to appreciate, but it is a primarily quite ordinary film from an often-extraordinary director. That said, it still easily eclipses the army of imitators of recent times (the splendid zombie romantic comedy Shaun Of The Dead excepted, of course), and has more than enough horror to fill an empty night. --Jon Foster
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Terrible Comment: I like both the original Romero films and the remakes and thought this would be a great film, similar to his first. However it is shocking. The acting isn't so much bad as completely annoying. The whole lot could have been wiped out in the first two minutes and I couldn't have cared less. Particularly tedious was the constant "Look into the camera and tell me your name" scene. I would have chucked the camera guy out the door and left him. There are other points that are stupifyingly annoying too. Like when the camera man is quite happy to video as his friend is pursued by a zombie and he refuses to help her! Also there are annoying voice-overs as the film has been "made" by the students involved to reveal what has happened to anyone after. If you like decent horror/zombie films then keep well clear, if you like cheesy horror/zombie films steer clear. If you want to bore and depress guests then get it!! Customer Rating: Summary: sad Comment: sad to see the master has lost his touch. not the worst film ever of its type but not good from Romero Customer Rating: Summary: Stand Back For A Moment And See How It's Done. Comment: It began with George A. Romero and a black and white film whose final scene informed the audience exactly what this genre should be all about. If you haven't watched that film please do not comment on this one or go to the bother of giving it a negative review. You are wrong. Every single one of these films are allegorical, insightful and thought provoking but because of the visceral aspects are disregarded as populist trash designed for teenagers with a lust for gore and mindless violence. Diary Of The Dead is no exception. Watch it, think about it, enjoy it. Then be frightened by today's society. Because that's what it is about. As well as a lust for brains. Customer Rating: Summary: In the begining... Comment: The story is set in line with Night of the living dead (yes they have camcorders in this one) just as the dead are returning to life a group of college film students attempt to capture it all. On the whole this is a great film I really cannot fault it, Romero sticks to his guns of delivering the messages and the horror...unlike the remakes which should never be seen by any Romero fan, period. There are funny moments in this film as well as some really nasty bits. If you are a fan of Night of the living dead, Dawn of the dead (original), Day of the dead (original) and Land of the dead then this will prove a worthy addition. Not to be missed. The extras are a bit dull and although its interesting to see the original Barbara and Johnny (from the opening scene of Night of the living dead) talk about the location of that infamous opening scene it is stale and also a little yawnsome. Customer Rating: Summary: This one has heart Comment: After the sterility of LAND OF THE DEAD, how heartening it is to see Romero give us something so much fun at such a late stage in his career. His best film since DAY OF THE DEAD (1985), DIARY feels like one of those fun horror films that we loved so much in the '80s. While lesser talents waste time trying to make horror films that assault the audience, this has texture and soul and characters you'd like to see more of. The weary Professor could have been a cliche, but Scott Wentworth's performance spins gold from the part, in much the same way David Warner might have 20 years ago. There's subtlety here, too -- note the inverted globe in the college dorm. Here's hoping the next film (rumoured to be called ISLAND OF THE DEAD) keeps up this level of quality. More Reviews