The degree of hardness is fine for a film released from the age of 16. On the other hand, it gives you a great relaxed smirk with a few really good laughs. A gag firework like Monty Python’s or the “Naked Cannon” isn’t all that. All the more funny, however, are his buddy Nick Frost as a fellow living wretch and Bill Nighy (“Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3”) as the eternally nagging stepfather Philip. Simon Pegg himself scores with his most serious game as a hero against his will, who really wants to rip something. But then a coarsely funny zombie spectacle awaits the viewer – provided one can do something with the somewhat calmer, but all the more blacker British humour. Shaun of the Dead needs a little time to get started. Because where else would an Englishman have felt safer than in a pub? Film review – Shaun of the Dead When Shaun realizes the danger, there is only one solution for him: He grabs his ex, her friends and his buddy and tries to hide in his favourite pub, the Winchester. It doesn’t matter, because one day they’ll be all over London.
Where all those zombies suddenly come from, nobody knows. Only the other roommate sticks to Shaun, but is no good and is on the computer all day long. Almost Legal Productions has also released a trailer and a poster for the Shaun of the Dead stage show, which you can see below, and, if you live in the U.K., you can CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.It’s not going well for Shaun: His girlfriend left him, the job is boring, his stepfather thinks he’s a loser. With audience participation, goody bags with all the kit required to take part, songs and dances, ALP are set to bring you life after death!"Ī report from Chortle reveals that the 110-minute Shaun of the Dead stage show will include an audience participation element, with each ticket holder being given a "goody bag" full of props, and they are also encouraged to dress up as zombies or characters from the movie. This has enabled ALP to work extensively on adapting one of the most all out zombie UK comedy favourites to stage. They cut their teeth with several of the most difficult to stage productions. In the face of a full scale ZOMBIE EPIDEMIC, armed with a cricket bat and his best mate with a spade, Shaun & Ed go to rescue Liz, her friends, mum and grudgingly his step-dad, and take them to the safest most secure place he knows.īelief from Simon Pegg and Working Title together with Universal Pictures is about to put Almost Legal Productions on the map. For the newly inspired Shaun, this is just another obstacle. Unfortunately, there is a slight problem with the world being taken over by Zombies. He must win back her heart, repair his relationship with his mum and face up to his responsibilities. When Liz dumps him, Shaun finally decides to get his life in order. He spends his life in his local pub, with his best mate Ed, has issues with his Mum and step-dad and things aren't running too smoothly with his girlfriend Liz. The show is being put on by Almost Legal Productions, which offers the following description in an excerpt from the company's official website. Shaun of the Dead star Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright have given their blessing to the production, which debuted in preview shows back in October before starting the full tour next year. as of yet, with the production set to tour in the U.K. There are currently no plans to bring the stage show to the U.S.
Shaun of the Dead fans have something to look forward to in the new year, with a live stage adaptation of the hit 2004 movie going on tour in 2015.