Eryx_UK Reviews

Land of the Dead (2005)

The Zombie Master has returned

[10/10 · 23 September 2005]

I've been waiting years for this film, or so it feels, and I was not disappointed. Romero has brought back to a world where the dead now outnumber the living and the survivors are hold up in what they think is an impregnable city. The film also continues the trend started in Day of the Dead, and the zombies are beginning to evolve and learn. This was the one aspect of the film that I feared would not work, but it fits in perfectly into his world.

Romero is even more on form than I could have possibly hoped. The effects, the story, and the pacing of the movie were spot on. If you love horror, zombies, or gore up the wall, then this is the film for you. If you are a fan of Romero's earlier films then prepare to be blown away.

The master has returned. 10/10.

Mazes and Monsters (1982 TV Movie)

Not that bad

[24 July 2004]

As a role-player myself I'm in the minority because I actually quite like this movie. Most gamers seem to dislike it as it negatively portrays the hobby, but I say look past that and watch what can be an entertaining drama. Sure it gets a little long winded once the main character goes a little nuts, but stick with it and you haven't wasted your viewing time. The acting is a little ropey but then thats what I expect from a TV movie, and everyone (even Tom Hanks) has to start somewhere. I have never seen the original book, but I'd certainly like to read it and see how it measures up.