There's something awesome about Zombies

Now let's take a look at the 4vs5 match up in the Allen Bracket. 1998's There's Something about Mary vs 2004's Shaun of the Dead. 
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I can remember when "There's Something About Mary" came out, I had absolutely no interest in seeing it. And to this day, I can't remember the true reason why. People loved this movie, and I should had too. It was made by the Farrelly Brothers, had Cameron Diaz in it (whom I fell in love with after "The Mask"), and was another politically incorrect "raunchy-comedy" which is right up my alley!
But I held off for a few years, and even then I still wasn't thrilled with it. I didn't think it was horrible, just not for me. Maybe I don't like Ben Stiller? That can't be so because I loved "Mystery Men", "Envy", and "Tropic Thunder". Maybe I had a long lost love of my own? No, I've moved on since getting my heart broken by Rachel Weisz. I really can't figure out why this movie never made it's way onto my shelf with the hundreds of other DVD's. So I encourage people to make a vote with a reason.

Why should it move on? Because it made more money that year then any other comedy, and 4th overall. It was incredibly popular, and stands as The Farrelly Brothers biggest hit.


Why not?: It doesn't appeal to everyone..... if you couldn't guess.


DYK: The same story line was redone later as a major Bollywood film.


Favorite scene: I tried to find one I could call a "favorite" but it would be a lie. So here:

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Shaun of the Dead is less of a spoof of Zombie movies, but more of a romance/buddy/horror/doomsday/zombie comedy.

Here is a movie I stumbled across, but would had found it eventually. I had almost no knowledge of Shaun of the Dead when I saw it in the theaters, but I was blown away by it! It was funny, gross, and from start to finish was great. Shaun, played by Simon Pegg, is having issues with his roommate, his best friend, his girlfriend, his parents, and his job while the zombie apocalypse is going on around him.


Why should it move on?: Not many movies top the charts and become classics & cult hits in 2 different country's.


Why not?: Not your traditional comedy. To light hearted to be called a dark-comedy, To sinister to be known as a slapstick/goofball flick.


DYK: (again, I swear I didn't plan this) One of first zombies in the movie was named Mary. The DVD has a comic strip look at the details of how she became one. It's titled "There's something about Mary"


Favorite scene: Normally, when I can't find the scene I like, or if it's not embedded-able, I move on, but this scene is both awesome, and my true favorite.
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So, whats my choice? Shaun of the Dead by a mile. But that is no shocker. I really, REALLY want people to tell me if I'm wrong here. If everyone agrees with me, it would be the first "upset" in these playoffs.

Now there is just one more in the Allen Bracket's opening round. After that, is the first round of the Brooks Bracket. I'm going to try and get around 3 reviews a week done, and I'm working on a contest as well. Stay tuned for that one

Leave a feedback for a vote for either flick, and tell me what an zombie-lover I am.