"A film dedicated to all the kindergarten teachers who motivate children to learn, instill them with confidence and stop them from being devoured by zombies."
I Say...
Man-child is surprised by zombie uprising while on a field trip with a group of five-year-olds and the baddest, ukulele-playing Kindergarten teacher Down Under.
Horror Type...
Comedic Horror, Zombies
Main Players...
Lupita Nyong'o as Miss Caroline (BAMF Teacher)
Alexander England as Dave (Man-child)
Josh Gad as Teddy McGiggle (Lewd, Crude, and Socially Unacceptable Kids' Show Host)
I liked...
- Dave's character development--to me, it seemed natural and genuine, and I like the Dave who emerges in the third act
- Miss Caroline's integrity and determination to protect her charges from the zombie horde (which I'm pretty sure was not in her job-description) while doing everything she could to make the kids feel safe
- how Miss Caroline shed the sweetness-and-light persona (which is a true facet of her character) to wield a rake and a shovel, respectively, with deadly force when necessary
- that, somehow, in addition to being a zombie movie, this is a feel-good romantic comedy...a Zom-Rom-Com!
The Meh...
- about the first 20 minutes are a pretty straightforward exposition of Dave's hot-mess-life which, while interesting enough to watch, fails to give any hints as to how a zombie apocalypse is brewing
- one of the ways Miss Caroline teaches the kids is through music. It becomes apparent that the zombie horde, amazingly, is still capable of responding to her singing--but this realization doesn't go anywhere meaningful. I thought it such an interesting idea for this kind of film that I was disappointed they didn't develop it further
- I've got a feeling that "One-two-three, eyes on me!" will be my ear-worm for at least a week
Would I recommend it...?
Yes, it's a good time with a pretty satisfying resolution. It's light enough for folks who don't dig hardcore horror to enjoy (though there are some quick flashes of gory violence, as can be expected). Hardcore horror fans of a mind to be charmed may get a kick out of it as well.
Miscellany...
Can Lupita Nyong'o be my teacher? Please? I'll wash up before dinner without being told and eat ALL my veggies, I promise!!! (Seriously, she's fabulous in this.)
Ratings...
My Grade: B+
Rotten Tomatoes Scores: Tomatometer=84%, Audience Score=100%
Rotten Tomatoes Scores: Tomatometer=84%, Audience Score=100%
Details, Schmeetails...
Little Monsters' Wikipedia Page (Contains Spoilers)
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I saw the trailer for this. If only I had Hulu, but I don't want to pay anymore money.
ReplyDeleteI hear you, SL.
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