I’d actually give it more like a 3.5. I really didn’t want to watch it at first precisely because of comments like my title, but in the spirit of open-mindedness I finally caved. I can’t say it was really worth my while. It didn’t exactly contribute anything worthwhile to my life or anything. But it wasn’t horrible either, if what you feel like watching at any given moment is sex, blood, and zombies. It’s wonderfully unrealistic. And the blood and gore even made this somewhat jaded moviewatcher squirm.
I was a little divided on the whole 70s exploitation theme because it was so contrived. Especially the “missing reel” antic during a dvd viewing. The irony seems to be a little forced down my throat. But I have to say it was actually a nifty plot device as well. At the very least I smirked at all the random new characters that were introduced without being introduced.
I actually really liked El Wray. I thought he was charming (AND he was played by Carla’s brother who pretended to not be able to speak English to mess with Turk!) And I have to admit. A machine gun for a leg? That’s pretty freaking awesome.