"George A. Romero's Land of the Dead" is supposed to be the return of the master horror filmmaker to the gory, surreal world of flesh-eating zombies, a realm he so skillfully maneuvered through in 1968 with "Night of the Living Dead." OK, so his new zombie film, the first Romero has written and directed in 20 years, is gory. Rightfully so. But aside from the sick ick, there's really not too much "master" going on here. Read the full review
The living dead have taken over the world and the last remaining humans live in a walled city for protection. But now the zombies are beginning to do something really scary: They're beginning to think for themselves.
Director: George A. Romero
Starring: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Asia Argento, Robert Joy, Dennis Hopper, Eugene Clark, Pedro Miguel Arce
Run time: 93 minutes
Release date: June 24, 2005
Rating: R for pervasive strong violence and gore, language, brief sexuality and some drug use.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C+
"...doesn't lack for creeps. It's just likely not the kind of complete frightfest that will have you wanting to go back for seconds."
Austin American-Statesman: 2 of 5 stars
"Gore is good; I like to see scabby-faced fellows gnaw on human femurs as much as the next guy. But also good is plot, character and a sense of purpose, all of which are sorely lacking."
Cox News Service: C
"...you may rethink your desire to wear a bellybutton ring."
Middletown Journal: B
"Romero's teeth may not be at their sharpest, but 'Land of the Dead' proves his bite still smarts."
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