Warm Bodies!

Warm Bodies:

Story:

R, a zombie in the post-apocalyptic United States of America, falls in love with a human and realizes that love is the cure to the zombie virus.

Review:

First off, no sarcasm intended with that story summary, as that is actually what happens. I liked Warm Bodies. It's a very odd and very romantic film, though the nearly necrophiliac themes were slightly uncomfortable.

What I liked the most:

1. For once, a unique story.

There aren't many zombie films that try to have a unique story. Most of the time zombie films are about survival of the fittest and shooting the undead in the head.

This one actually had some slight Romeo & Juliet influence that was very evident. A zombie falling in love with a human, while both groups are opposed to each other. It was a pleasing change from the typical zombie horror stories that are usually generated.

2. Comical soundtrack.

Soundtracks are necessary for any and every film. Les Miserables needed the soundtrack because it told the story, Pixar films need to sound like Randy Newman is singing about the characters, and any slasher film in general needs to have some scary suspenseful music with the outro being either metal or hard rock.

Warm Bodies has a comical soundtrack, used to make light of the serious setting and make some scenes humorous instead of intense.

3. The main character.

R is a zombie, but not just any ordinary zombie. He is a zombie that has thoughts and emotions. He's a humorous zombie.

Again, something not scene often in the zombie horror genre.

Who I recommend Warm Bodies to:

Oddly enough, romantic comedy types will enjoy this one, same with those who like zombies in general. Zombie horror enthusiasts will probably hate Warm Bodies if they watch it.