Shaun of the Dead (2004)

The first of the "Cornetto" trilogy. Shaun of the Dead comedy takes it's cues from George A. Romero's zombie masterpieces, but primarily from Dawn of the Dead. The violence, the gore and even the biting (for a lack of a better term) social commentary. It just makes sense that when English humorists get their hands on this material, it would become sharper and funnier. Shaun of the Dead is pretty damn funny. Edgar Wright is the cinephile filmmaker of your dreams, because he knows his zombie movies, he knows that you know your zombie movies, and it all comes together in a great time all around. Have a pint and watch the whole thing blow over.