Yahoo Movies Zombieland: Double Tap worth the wait, according to first reactions
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It's 10 years since Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock made the zombie apocalypse look fun. Now, the Zombieland family is back again for its sequel, Double Tap – but did we really need another film and was it worth the wait?
Yes and yes, if the film's first reactions are anything to go by.
The cult horror comedy, which earned its cult status in part because of an undead Bill Murray, had its premiere yesterday (October 10) – and it hasn't taken long for the kind words and high praise to roll in.
Particularly impressed by its nostalgia hit – well, who wouldn't want to be back in 2009? – here at Digital Spy, we thought the sequel was "satisfying".
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"Zombieland 2 is a nostalgic trip back to 2009 despite being set in 2019 and the ten years haven't updated its sense of humour," we said.
"The fresh faces of Zoey Deutch and Rosario Dawson bring a welcome new dynamic to the group. If you loved the first you'll be satisfied with the sequel."
Others agreed, with Brandon Davis of Comicbook.com saying Double Tap is "like a time machine to 2009", adding: "If you loved the first movie, you'll love this one. It's hilarious.
"The original cast has the same magic and the newcomers only add to the fun. It's an absolute blast."
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One initial review also praised the film's hi-jinks and subversive take on the zombie apocalypse, calling it "a bloody blast" that was "well worth the 10-year wait". "A twisted blend of comedy & horror with bigger & badder zombies," they wrote.
With one fan calling Double Tap the "Godzilla of zombie films" and another promising "beginning to end pure comedy and crazy action", it's fair to say that the threat of an evolved breed of zombies isn't actually a bad thing after all.
Check out Zombieland 2's first reactions in full below:
#Zombieland2 is a nostalgic trip back to 2009 despite being set in 2019 and the ten years haven't updated its sense of humour. The fresh faces of Zoey Deutch and Rosario Dawson bring a welcome new dynamic to the group. If you loved the first you'll be satisfied with the sequel. pic.twitter.com/yhtmroWOZ2
— Digital Spy (@digitalspy) October 11, 2019
#Zombieland #DoubleTap is like a time machine to 2009. I loved it. If you loved the first movie, you’ll love this one. It’s hilarious.
The original cast has the same magic and the newcomers only add to the fun. It’s an absolute blast. pic.twitter.com/AHmqBuKHKA— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) October 11, 2019
Zombieland: Double Tap is a bloody blast. This long awaited sequel is well worth the 10 year wait. A twisted blend of comedy & horror with bigger & badder zombies.The entire cast is great but Zoey Deutch as Madison steals every scene & is the film’s MVP. #Zombieland2 #DoubleTap pic.twitter.com/7XcVZ1CGsE
— Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) October 11, 2019
Went to the @Zombieland premiere. The film was like the Godzilla of zombie films. So 👏🏼 Much 👏🏼 FUN 👏🏼
Xoxo Zomburry pic.twitter.com/Hzae4SjF6S— ZOMBurry17 🧟♀️ (@Strawburry17) October 11, 2019
He did it again! My man @rubenfleischer’s film @Zombieland 2 is absolutely amazing. Beginning to end pure comedy and crazy action. Everybody is going love this film. BIG FAT DEATH steals the show, no doubt. You will know exactly what I mean when you see the movie! pic.twitter.com/4mIdazrirn
— Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) October 11, 2019
Zombieland 2: Double Tap is scheduled for release in the UK and US on October 18, 2019.
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