If only we could resurrect writer Jane Austen and ask her zombified corpse what it thinks of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the 2009 mash-up novel put together by Seth Grahame-Smith. Using her 1813 classic about love and aristocracy as a basis, Grahame-Smith fused the romance novel with all the brain-munching aspects the modern, zombie sub-genre has to offer. Surprisingly enough, the mash-up novel was a success with both critics and audiences, and now the beloved story of engagements and the undead has made its way to the big screen. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, adapted and directed by Burr Steers, follows through on the novel’s success, providing a ball of humor, romance, and an abundance of exploding heads. It’s enough to satisfy anyone not beholden to either side of the mix. ›››
Continue reading Review: ‘Pride & Prejudice & Zombies’ Has a Wealth of Heart & Brains
Powered by WPeMatico
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.