Isn't the characters that look the same joke just a drawn out gag of the one that's already been done in Shaun of the dead when they walk down the alleyway
Movie was surprisingly enjoyable; might have benefited from low expectations! Unlike some other late sequels (Zoolander and Anchorman 2, looking at you) the chemistry’s still there and doesn’t feel forced and the filmmakers have some new ideas (although lean on stereotyping their characters a bit much). In terms of comedy sequels, more 22 Jump Street than Zoolander 2; not without its failings, but servicable.
"Last time you were surprised by a movie with a trailer that didn't reveal anything" A constant grievance of mine. I loved how Wall-e's trailer never revealed that we'd leave earth, that there would be humans etc
For me, the original _Zombieland_ was great. Darned funny film. By contrast, _Double Tap_ is... pretty decent. It was fun catching up with the characters after all this time, and it had enough chuckles and laughs to make it worth a watch. It won't blow your mind, and it's never quite as refreshing as the original. But I had a good enough time with it.
As with Deadpool 2, the movie exists. That's about what I can say about it. It neither adds nor does anything, really. The kind of movie you'll watch, forget about and never re-watch.
So is the premise of this movie (where every character has their doppelgangers) basically a long drawn out version of that scene in Shaun of the Dead where the characters meet their doppelgangers briefly?
I watched the first Zombieland last night and laughed along with with it and thought it was a good fun film. I'll wait until this one comes on tv, the trailers and my general feeling for a need for a sequel don't make me want to rush to the cinema...
Whilst it may not be fresh with its script, story or direction, the film’s still A fairly watchable zombie comedy film. (63%) (3/5 stars) (mixed to positive)
What I find really strange about Zombieland is that the first film didn’t start as a film....it started as a TV show, which sort of explains the narration of the rules and the “zombie kill of the week” bits. In a TV show you’d keep doing that, new ZKOTW each week and more rules to add to the list. Like a zombie sketch show but with the underlying story of the 4 main characters as a connecting thread. And throw in some cameos each week too to mix it up. In the context of the film that sketch show format isn’t great you need a decent narrative and the first Zombieland sort of had a one. It was Decent enough to hold the film together but doesn’t really do anything for the characters, none of them significantly change save their realising that sticking together is probably better than standing alone. And the sequel suffers from the same problem except worse because the loose narrative is basically the same. None of the characters really grow or change at all. It is just a sequel sketch show...
The screening I was in was fairly silent. There were a few random titters, but not much more than that. I found everything about it tedious and unfunny. For me it missed the six laughs test by quite some way.
When I watched The Empire Strikes Back at the cinema in those days there was no social media and internet so no one knew about (spoiler) Darth Vader being Luke’s F⚠️
oskey o I don’t dispute that for a moment. My point was, in SOTD it was a quick gag, in this it appears to be (I haven’t yet seen it so could be mistaken) the entire premise of the movie. That’s not homage, a reference is homage. It just seemed odd that it hadn’t been referred to.
Got both on dvd 2 weeks ago Watched the first one last week and double tap this week with my son in his tree house The first one was brilliant Double tap was absolutely awesome Funny exciting entertainment ❤👍
I actually really enjoyed it, thought it was better than the first one. It’s not going to live with you forever but a great movie to go with friends and laugh.
It was decent enough. A movie that you can't over analyze. It's a zombie comedy, never gonna make you think or open your mind. It was a funny couple of hours. Jokes worked well. What else would you want?
Zombie comedies can still be good and are not above criticism. This was just a poorly written cash grab that consisted of a series of loosely connected sketches.
since ridley released all of alien covenants' best bits on you tube we have been inundated with plot spoilers and best bits in trailers ever since, big mistake ridley we 4give u though, if only he had kept it seperate like he did in other featurette thingies with james franco being the ca[tain and everybody shagging just kept it at that as an audience, all be it of one, we like to be teased, tossed off a bit, b4 u come in our ear. sorry
HI Kermo, I think they wasted a lot of the beginning on zombie explaination. Why? Total waste of film. I like the rest of the story. I think its a bit convoluted story. Its funny but doesn't come together that well. Thanks for sharing. Check my review if you get a chance.
First time ever I haven't liked one of your reviews. Objective I can get but your talking like the film isn't a memorable masterclass. It's a Zombie movie about a group of misfits. It's just meant to be an adventure with a load of laughes along the way. I walked out of the cinema feeling great. Sometimes you can see to much stuff maybe a break would do you good say in Zombieland.😋
Saw it at the weekend, definitely not a patch on the first film, and only raised a couple of chuckles throughout. the Elvis stuff was tiresome for a non fan, and not enough zombie action. They should have left the original movie be.
Not much of a review when he misses out Zoey Deutch and her standout performance...Why does this guy even get paid when his reviews are like listening to an accountant going through a balance sheet?
Another soulless, generic cash-in "comedy" then... Add that to the list of movies I won't be seeing. Shame. Can't believe Emma Stone agreed to do this film. Also, why doesn't Kermode just stop watching trailers? They're not meant for people already going to the film
I actually really enjoyed it, thought it was better than the first one. It’s not going to live with you forever but a great movie to go with friends and laugh.
Isn't the characters that look the same joke just a drawn out gag of the one that's already been done in Shaun of the dead when they walk down the alleyway
Except that was just a passing, largely visual gag, and didn't drag on.
Well, if it is it's been done before, better
Yeah I was thinking that.
I think its fair to say without Shaun we wouldn't have even had the first Zombieland lol...
Shaun of the Dead isn’t the first to have doppelgängers of the main characters.
Movie was surprisingly enjoyable; might have benefited from low expectations! Unlike some other late sequels (Zoolander and Anchorman 2, looking at you) the chemistry’s still there and doesn’t feel forced and the filmmakers have some new ideas (although lean on stereotyping their characters a bit much). In terms of comedy sequels, more 22 Jump Street than Zoolander 2; not without its failings, but servicable.
"Last time you were surprised by a movie with a trailer that didn't reveal anything"
A constant grievance of mine. I loved how Wall-e's trailer never revealed that we'd leave earth, that there would be humans etc
Can’t wait for Mark to review the new Kevin Smith movie. He is as excited as I am
I seen the trailer for that on pornhub of all places. Not that I ever go on pornhub, I miss clicked… I friend of a friend told me... etc
For me, the original _Zombieland_ was great. Darned funny film.
By contrast, _Double Tap_ is... pretty decent. It was fun catching up with the characters after all this time, and it had enough chuckles and laughs to make it worth a watch. It won't blow your mind, and it's never quite as refreshing as the original. But I had a good enough time with it.
Last film where it wasn’t all spoiled by publicity- Endgame
As with Deadpool 2, the movie exists. That's about what I can say about it. It neither adds nor does anything, really. The kind of movie you'll watch, forget about and never re-watch.
So is the premise of this movie (where every character has their doppelgangers) basically a long drawn out version of that scene in Shaun of the Dead where the characters meet their doppelgangers briefly?
The whete movie was truly different. Groundbreaking almost.
@@thebillryan Yay, highlighting a typo. Yay!
@@mansnotbot4160 Gentle ribbing my friend. No harm meant :)
Not sure what he expects. His reviews are so hit and miss these days
I laughed way more than I thought I would in this movie
I watched the first Zombieland last night and laughed along with with it and thought it was a good fun film. I'll wait until this one comes on tv, the trailers and my general feeling for a need for a sequel don't make me want to rush to the cinema...
Whilst it may not be fresh with its script, story or direction, the film’s still A fairly watchable zombie comedy film. (63%) (3/5 stars) (mixed to positive)
This was far better than I expected it to be
Well it's not a classic that's for sure but I was amused and entertained which will do fine right now.
What I find really strange about Zombieland is that the first film didn’t start as a film....it started as a TV show, which sort of explains the narration of the rules and the “zombie kill of the week” bits. In a TV show you’d keep doing that, new ZKOTW each week and more rules to add to the list. Like a zombie sketch show but with the underlying story of the 4 main characters as a connecting thread. And throw in some cameos each week too to mix it up. In the context of the film that sketch show format isn’t great you need a decent narrative and the first Zombieland sort of had a one. It was Decent enough to hold the film together but doesn’t really do anything for the characters, none of them significantly change save their realising that sticking together is probably better than standing alone. And the sequel suffers from the same problem except worse because the loose narrative is basically the same. None of the characters really grow or change at all. It is just a sequel sketch show...
The screening I was in was fairly silent. There were a few random titters, but not much more than that. I found everything about it tedious and unfunny. For me it missed the six laughs test by quite some way.
When I watched The Empire Strikes Back at the cinema in those days there was no social media and internet so no one knew about (spoiler) Darth Vader being Luke’s F⚠️
Damn! Watched it tonight and was expecting a much more glowing review from you! Our group absolutely loved it
Why has no one addressed the issue of the ‘mirror image group’ being a direct steal from a single scene in Shaun of the Dead?
Ok but shaun of the dead was heavily influenced by older zombie movies, edgar Wright stole aswell but its an homage
It's a gag.
oskey o I don’t dispute that for a moment. My point was, in SOTD it was a quick gag, in this it appears to be (I haven’t yet seen it so could be mistaken) the entire premise of the movie. That’s not homage, a reference is homage. It just seemed odd that it hadn’t been referred to.
Charlie Bryer You are mistaken. It wasn’t the entire premise of the movie at all. Mark even alluded to is just being one of the many set pieces.
Love a bit of Doc Brown
Okay, who asked for this sequel?
🙋♂️
As someone who hated the 1st Zombieland,I'll skip this .
Wasn't any great cinema, but thought it was fun.
The last time i watched a movie without having the end spoiled was.
The original old boy
Peter Shaw damn, that’s a long time
@@benmmedia9534 hell of a twist though that no one would have seen coming
T600 is the first model...
Yes with the rubber skin
There's a T-1 in Terminator 3 which is the first Terminator model. It doesn't look human though so it might not count. Also it's from t3
3:25 - I saw the film last night and I still don't know what gag he's talking about.
Think he means Woody and Jesses 'doubles'.
I think he means zoe deutsch's dumb character, I have only seen the trailer
@@christopherwatts4989 - I think you're right.
Christopher Watts but he mentioned the doubles in his review. I think it’s the Bill Murray “Garfield 3” bit at the end
hmmm... how do we get him to clarify things for us?
personally im looking forward to it
Has a baby been sick on Mark's tie?
Got both on dvd 2 weeks ago
Watched the first one last week and double tap this week with my son in his tree house
The first one was brilliant
Double tap was absolutely awesome
Funny exciting entertainment ❤👍
This year Bill Murray is zero for two for zombie comedies. The first being the horrendously bad The Dead Don't Die.
At the last question, very easy, Joker !
BennyEternET good point
I thought exactly the same
But must agree about the trailer showing the whole movie was pants.
Simon Mayo became Simon Hot Sauce
Saw it last night. Really couldn't stand this film. Love the first one though.
That clip was brutal.
Simon Mayo looks different here
It was entertaining enough with decent humour in spells, it was never gonna be some classic so i was satisfied
Where's simon???
On holiday
I enjoyed it more than the first film
I actually really enjoyed it, thought it was better than the first one. It’s not going to live with you forever but a great movie to go with friends and laugh.
Abigail Breslin is like 25 now shes been playing a teenager longer than most teens have been alive
this is a good sequel
It was decent enough. A movie that you can't over analyze. It's a zombie comedy, never gonna make you think or open your mind. It was a funny couple of hours. Jokes worked well. What else would you want?
Zombie comedies can still be good and are not above criticism. This was just a poorly written cash grab that consisted of a series of loosely connected sketches.
After seeing the trailer I have no desire to see this. Looks like a dead horse.
Did you see the first one?
You're wrong, dont judge a book by its cover
It was an alright movie. The credits scene is the best single one note hilarious scene that ive ever seen
I enjoyed it.
Emma's eyes 1:18 😍
a sly reference to the big-eyed blood-sucker Elizabeth Holmes perhaps?
@@ririschannelx I like how expressive they are though.
Jesse Eisenberg is one of the most annoying actors in the world.
Hes like Gustav Graves from Die another Day.
@@nifralo2752 He should of played GG
played the same kinda role so many times i worry he's just like that in real life...
@@Jzphh I've always thought, he's just playing himself.
Last time seeing a movie and being surprised? Infinity war, endgame, Spider-Man far from home...
It was brilliant
WOW, that was a shallow and grey review
Hate when critics call the characters for the actors name, make me feel they didn´t even watch the movie.
Saw it today. Great fun. Plenty of laughs. Worth seeing if you like the first one.
Hear what your saying Mark but I'll watch anything with Stone in.
since ridley released all of alien covenants' best bits on you tube we have been inundated with plot spoilers and best bits in trailers ever since, big mistake ridley we 4give u though, if only he had kept it seperate like he did in other featurette thingies with james franco being the ca[tain and everybody shagging just kept it at that as an audience, all be it of one, we like to be teased, tossed off a bit, b4 u come in our ear. sorry
HI Kermo,
I think they wasted a lot of the beginning on zombie explaination. Why? Total waste of film. I like the rest of the story. I think its a bit convoluted story. Its funny but doesn't come together that well. Thanks for sharing. Check my review if you get a chance.
First time ever I haven't liked one of your reviews.
Objective I can get but your talking like the film isn't a memorable masterclass.
It's a Zombie movie about a group of misfits.
It's just meant to be an adventure with a load of laughes along the way.
I walked out of the cinema feeling great.
Sometimes you can see to much stuff maybe a break would do you good say in Zombieland.😋
Better than the first one
Saw it at the weekend, definitely not a patch on the first film, and only raised a couple of chuckles throughout. the Elvis stuff was tiresome for a non fan, and not enough zombie action. They should have left the original movie be.
Just watched it on Netflix, and yeah, "it was fine", but pretty forgettable like Marky Mark suggests here.
Every comedy i have seen starring Eisenberg makes me think if his character was played by Michael Cera the movie would be much better
Not much of a review when he misses out Zoey Deutch and her standout performance...Why does this guy even get paid when his reviews are like listening to an accountant going through a balance sheet?
Another soulless, generic cash-in "comedy" then... Add that to the list of movies I won't be seeing. Shame. Can't believe Emma Stone agreed to do this film.
Also, why doesn't Kermode just stop watching trailers? They're not meant for people already going to the film
Don’t always rely on Mark’s tin ear! If you liked the first Zombieland, this is a solid, self referential style sequel.
I actually really enjoyed it, thought it was better than the first one. It’s not going to live with you forever but a great movie to go with friends and laugh.