My review of 'Fido'

So, my second review.  I guess they get easier to write, as you do them(much like child-birth? Except, less messy) so here it is.  I decided to do this next one about  'Fido' a little known zombie movie, which had very limited distribution in the US.  Which is unfortunate, because it's a wonderful and, dare I say, cute, movie.  Even those of you who don't like zombie movies might like, because there's not an awful lot of gore, and very little scary.  What I mean is, you won't get nightmares from it.(well, unless you have a very nervous disposition.)

So anyway, here 'tis-




"Zomcom- A Better Life Through Containment!"

 Fido(2006)
Directed by: Andrew Currie


'Fido' stars Billy Connolly as Fido, Carrie-Anne Moss as Helen Robinson, Dylan Baker as Bill Robinson, Henry Czerny as Mr. Bottoms, and Kesun Loder as Timmy Robinson(credited for this movie as K'sun Ray). It was produced by Anagram Pictures and distributed in the US by Lion's Gate Films.


In an alternate 1950's era, where Zombies not only shamble, but bring your milk, walk your dog, and play catch with your kids, a young boy named Timmy Robinson learns a valuable lesson in keeping a zombie for a pet. When the family zombie, Fido, eats the next door neighbor lady, hijinks ensue, with expected results. 

SO REMEMBER KIDS,KEEP YOUR ZOMBIES ON A LEASH

It all starts with the Earth getting dusted by, well, radiated cosmic dust, resulting in the dead re-animating.  Which brings about the Zombie Wars.  Once a scientist figures out how to control the zombies by means of a Domestication Collar, of course the next thing to do is use them for all kinds of menial tasks, while the various towns and cities in the country become walled societies, to keep out the non-collared zombies that still roam in the war-torn zones. The only way to ensure you don't come back as a zombie when you die(because that's what will happen, the cosmic dust is apparently still around), is have yourself beheaded, and buried in separate boxes. Willard, the story's setting, is an idyllic town, where hardly anything goes wrong. Until Fido's collar gets damaged by Mrs. Henderson, that is(she accidently hit it with her cane, thinking Fido was attacking her)  Then here we go.

THANK HEAVENS THEY'RE WATERPROOF. THIS SCENE WOULD BE MUCH WORSE

But this is not just a typical zombie movie. This one is a bit gentle, almost happy-go-lucky,wonderfully satirical and has less gore than many other zombie movies. By the end of it, you may find yourself actually caring for the collared zombies and rooting for Fido in particular. Dare I say it, I was shedding a tear or two. It's definitely different, and certainly worth watching. 

That's not to say though this film doesn't have it's dark or odd moments. It does.  People do get eaten. And I'm pretty sure the neighbor, Mr. Theopolis is doing more than just keeping TammyZombie around as a slave.

HEY GET A ROO--OH DEAR GOD,I CAN'T UNSEE THIS

I really loved this movie, though there were a few moments I could have done without, like the two Zomcom Cadets and classmates, Roy and Stan, being douche-canoes to Timmy,for instance. You just know  what happens to them though:

THAT GIRL EVEN KNOWS

Also, seeing Carrie-Anne Moss dancing with Zombified Billy Connolly is well worth the price of a dvd rental/purchase.

SEXY DANCE

All in all, I highly recommend this little gem of a film, especially for it's differences to other zombie movies.  If you find it, definitely grab it!


Rating: I give it 4.5  out of 5 severed thumbs(only because of some douchiness by Timmy's dad, and the aformentioned bullies. Oh and for Mr. Bottoms.)

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