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Zombieland 2

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  • #32
    Slydice
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭Slydice


    Wierd that metacritic is outta sync with IMDB and RottenTomatoes:

    55 - metacritic:
    7.3/10 - imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560220/
    75% - rottentomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zombieland_double_tap

    Gonna need to see a CinemaScore
    https://twitter.com/CinemaScore/status/1184162066841722881


  • #33
    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 31,825 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Slydice wrote: »
    Wierd that metacritic is outta sync with IMDB and RottenTomatoes:

    55 - metacritic:
    7.3/10 - imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560220/
    75% - rottentomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zombieland_double_tap

    Gonna need to see a CinemaScore
    https://twitter.com/CinemaScore/status/1184162066841722881
    Not that unusual Metacritic scores always tends to be lower than rottentomatoes.
    Metacritic is generally a better indicator imo.
    IMDb ratings are from every Tom, dick and Harry.


  • #34
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 35,941 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    It's a sequel to a cult film, assuming it doesn't completely sh*t the bed, it's always going to play better with audiences - fans specifically - than critics with less or no emotional skin in the game. Wouldn't say it's a critic proof movie but if you've been waiting 10 years for a sequel, reviews ain't going to put you off at this stage.


  • #35
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,089 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Slydice wrote: »
    Wierd that metacritic is outta sync with IMDB and RottenTomatoes:

    Not really. Metacritic is weighted whereas Rotten Tomatoes isn’t. A 75% score on RT simply means 75% of critics gave it some sort of positive review (which can cover a range from ‘alright’ to ‘masterpiece’), whereas 75% on Metacritic means the average (albeit with some vague additional criteria) score was 75%.

    As for IMDB - user score unreliable at the best of times, but substantially more so for a film that isn’t out yet ;)


  • #36
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,011 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    Caught this today - it was pretty enjoyable, though not quite as good as the first. If you liked the first you'll enjoy this, occasionally clunky and unsubtle though it is.

    Oddly enough it still has some odd pacing and narrative transition issues that feel adapted from a television pitch.

    I do hope that we don't see any further films or attempts at continuation, though - there's not a lot more than can be done with the characters and setting, and that's fine.


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  • #37
    Slydice
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭Slydice


    Ah ye, looks like it's just the generalised critics

    I'm guessing the audience into the type of film like it.
    89% - Audience Score - Verified Ratings: 5,990
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zombieland_double_tap


  • #38
    kwestfan08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭kwestfan08


    Seen this during the week and really liked it. Was a fan of the first film and this is the rare case of a comedy sequel not being absolute ****e.

    It got three laugh out loud moments out of me so I was thoroughly happy with my evenings entertainment. Hadn't heard of Zoey Deutch before seeing this but I thought she was the best thing about it.


  • #39
    Culchie_85
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Culchie_85


    I really enjoyed the first one and they really should've left it alone.

    Lazy jokes and lazy story. I thought they could've done better.

    Abigail Breslin looks busted now.


  • #40
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I enjoyed it some of the zombie killing was pretty epic, but no where near the first that being said


  • #41
    2Mad2BeMad
    Registered Users Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭2Mad2BeMad


    Watched it last night.

    Enjoyed it, a good sequel not great but Was worth watching.


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  • #42
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Watched this last night and found it quite enjoyable. Some funny moments, particularly from Woody Harrelson, who seemed to be having a ball making this.


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