In 2009 the world was graced with a comedy about Zombies. Zombieland redefined the Zombie genre and gave an abundance of cameos and laughs. For ten years we waited for more and thankfully a sequel is finally here.
Zombieland Double Tap stars Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, and Abigail Breslin. They’re reprising their roles as Columbus, Wichita, Tallahassee, and Little Rock respectively.
It also reunites Director Ruben Fleischer and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Dave Callaham joins Reese and Wernick in the writing team.
Zombieland Double Tap isn’t like most sequels. It’s just as fun and full of heart as the first. It picks up ten years after the original where the foursome are living in the White House (yes that one) with Tallahassee dreaming of taking charge of his nation.
Bliss sets in for the four but unfortunately Little Rock doesn’t enjoy her life anymore. Since she was only a child when Zombieland took over, she wants to experience all that she’s missed.
Wichita also wants to run away after something happens between her and Columbus. The two women set off but Wichita soon returns as Little Rock runs off with a hippy.
It’s up to Columbus, Wichita, and Tallahassee to find Little Rock while they deal with a new addition. Madison (Zoey Dutch) is a stereotypical sorority girl who Tallahassee believes will be safe since Zombies “only eat brains”. Their journey takes them to Graceland, Memphis, and an Elvis Presley hotel.
They meet Nevada (Rosario Dawson) who is a welcome addition to the roster and provides one of the best moments of the movie. When they find out where Little Rock is heading, they track her down in time for a spectacular finale.
Expect callbacks, easter eggs and references aplenty mixed in to create 99 minutes of absolute joy that leaves the audience smiling throughout. Even though there is a lot of comedy, it doesn’t shy away from the heart. The chemistry between the four originals and the additions is electric and only furthers to show why Zombieland Double Tap is much needed.
In a world where Zombie fatigue is setting in due to overexposure, Zombieland Double Tap helps to reinvigorate the undead. Let’s hope in ten years there’s another reunion to see where the characters are then.
Zombieland Double Tap is a must-see for all fans of Comedy, Horror, and Zombies.
