I stumbled upon the 2015 movie "Date of the Dead" in late 2019, and given my fascination and interest in all things zombie, I immediately picked up a copy of this movie and sat down to watch it.
Now, first and foremost I must say that this is a low budget movie; a B-movie if you will. But that is not necessarily always a bad thing. And in the case of "Date of the Dead" it was actually an enjoyable thing, because it added to the enjoyment of the movie. This was fully a wholeheartedly project where everyone involved poured their hearts and efforts into, and it showed on the screen.
The storyline is a campy twist on the classic zombie outbreak blueprint that has been used countless times in movies throughout the years. Was it silly? You betcha. But it was still very enjoyable and entertaining.
"Date of the Dead" uses low practical effects, and while it is cheesy and fake, it does actually work well enough in favor of the movie, because it brings a smile to the lips. And it just works wonderfully in the offbeat atmosphere that permeates the entire movie.
The acting in the movie was actually good, taking into consideration the level of the movie and the entire project. I wasn't familiar with anyone on the cast list, but it was clear that people were enjoying themselves in participating in the movie.
This is not your average zombie movie, and I will actually say that "Date of the Dead" is a wonderful offbeat and alternate addition to the zombie genre, which tends to be flooded with stagnant movies of questionable production value and equally questionable entertainment value and zombie make-up.
If you enjoy zombie movies and want something goofy for a change, then you should sit down and watch "Date of the Dead".
My rating of "Date of the Dead" is a solid six out of ten stars.
