To get a better sense of this film; we first need to visit the concept of " zombie-nomics"The law of Zombie Supply and Zombie Demand clearly states that when there is a high supply of Zombie related movies, video games etc, there is a lower demand for said Zombie media. However when the Zombie supply is LOW; zombie interest and needs begin to rise!
Belive it or not the zombie market is currently being FLOOODED with Zombie movies; Hollywood has been pumping out flicks since George Ramirezes original " night of the living dead" or whatever....
but the more RECENT influx of zombie films was brought on by crazy ass movie " 28 days" and its awesome sequel " 28 weeks later"
Since then there have been TONS of Zombie movies.... unforunatley i cannot remember any of their names..
but anyways.... basically when there are TONS of Zombie movies AVAILABLE... YOU need to differentiate your product or offering in some way.
How does the "Crazies" set it self apart from the pack? How can you provide a viable Zombie option in an over saturated marketplace? the answer:
"smart zombies". Zombies that are technically just people who have gone crazy. How is this more or lesss of a threat? Im glad you asked. You see; "smart zombies" are different from " dumb-dumb zombies" in that they're still alive. they can be killed anyway a normal person can be killed.
Also unlike a moron Zombie; a smart zombie can yield weapons or tools in order to kill you; where as a dummy zombie simply wants brains.
The Crazies also seperates itself from other zombie movies in that there is a strong military presence adding an additional " antagonistic issue" for the towns people of Ogden Marsh to deal with.
The Crazies also seperates itself from other zombie movies in that there is a strong military presence adding an additional " antagonistic issue" for the towns people of Ogden Marsh to deal with."OKay Zia; we read your stupid Zombie History and Biology lesson.... whats up with this movie"
well for those of you still reading; the movie was good. I dont know i like to see hundreds of zombies swarm up on a small buliding; or watch someones good friend turn into a zombie and the person has to deicde to kill them or not... or even just overly gruesome/ disgusting special effects.... this movie didn't REALLLY have those traditional scenes.
but on the other hand its not like it was a " dramatic departure" either.
another thing i was a bit confused about was how some zombies did SOME things; will other zombies did other things.... while OTHER zombies didn't really do much at all.... they were very inconsistent... so im not really sure how that played into it. A good hard working Zombie KNOWS what he or she wants out of life; i dont appreciate these sub-par lazy zombies just enjoying the day. GET TO WORK! 
Also i thought it was a bit to obvious.. the way movies sometimes play really sappy or soft sweet music while crazy/ horrible things are happening.
but all in all it was a good movie; fun to watch with a couple of great "Jumpy scenes". an interseting plot and an overall well thought out film
Definatley a fun date movie; would more than likely keep the kids ( or zombie purest ) away..
anyways.
solid movie
3 handsome zombie killing protaganists outta 5!
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