Anyone saw both the original and remake of Dawn of the dead?

Which one is actually better?

I liked the remake better. but not by a lot.

own both
i actually like both on equal terms
the old one was really gory for the day and is made by the master himself george a. romero
the new one was even more gory and was one of zack snyder's first movies
so i really can't choose one over the other...

i like the remake more.

The original is far better. I has a feel to it that is lacking in the remake. Plus, the social commentary plays out better in the original.

The original is far better. I has a feel to it that is lacking in the remake. Plus, the social commentary plays out better in the original.

Samwel_X

I much prefer the remake. The original was good but it's not as good as it' made out to be. It's message is crap, the zombies are not really a threat, they are not in any real danger other then the fact they will be pursued.

I am aware of George Romero's message of people being the real threat, and the zombies just another form of people if you look it at from another angle, but so what, people are scum yeah shut up we get the idea.

Now for the remake.

It captured true fear. It was relentless. It really gave a sense of doom and it captivated me in the cinema. I loved the start, with everything going to hell in the morning of suburbia, some fantastic filming.

I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?RedWolves_

I much prefer the remake. The original was good but it's not as good as it' made out to be. It's message is crap, the zombies are not really a threat, they are not in any real danger other then the fact they will be pursued.

I am aware of George Romero's message of people being the real threat, and the zombies just another form of people if you look it at from another angle, but so what, people are scum yeah shut up we get the idea.

Now for the remake.

It captured true fear. It was relentless. It really gave a sense of doom and it captivated me in the cinema. I loved the start, with everything going to hell in the morning of suburbia, some fantastic filming.

Evil_Saluki

[QUOTE="RedWolves_"]I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?aaronmullan

I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?RedWolves_

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"][QUOTE="RedWolves_"]I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?RedWolves_

I much prefer the remake. The original was good but it's not as good as it' made out to be. It's message is crap, the zombies are not really a threat, they are not in any real danger other then the fact they will be pursued.

I am aware of George Romero's message of people being the real threat, and the zombies just another form of people if you look it at from another angle, but so what, people are scum yeah shut up we get the idea.

Now for the remake.

It captured true fear. It was relentless. It really gave a sense of doom and it captivated me in the cinema. I loved the start, with everything going to hell in the morning of suburbia, some fantastic filming.

The remake was a good movie, but it removes almost every piece of social commentary from the original. Moreover, the tension in the film just isn't the same. I recommend both, but there is a reason the origina Dawn of the Dead is considered a classic. See that one first.

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"][QUOTE="Evil_Saluki"]

I much prefer the remake. The original was good but it's not as good as it' made out to be. It's message is crap, the zombies are not really a threat, they are not in any real danger other then the fact they will be pursued.

I am aware of George Romero's message of people being the real threat, and the zombies just another form of people if you look it at from another angle, but so what, people are scum yeah shut up we get the idea.

Now for the remake.

It captured true fear. It was relentless. It really gave a sense of doom and it captivated me in the cinema. I loved the start, with everything going to hell in the morning of suburbia, some fantastic filming.

Evil_Saluki

The remake really didn't have a 'message.' The original was a decidedly more intelligent film.

The original, though the remake is pretty good. The remake does have that stupid slow motion effect at some points for no reason, but its still ok.

[QUOTE="Evil_Saluki"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"] Zombies aren't a threat? All of them died (bar two) because of them.Hot-Tamale

The remake really didn't have a 'message.' The original was a decidedly more intelligent film.

Genius comes in more forms then just trying to be an arty smart ass who thinks they highten your awareness and improve your moral standing with cryptic messages in films.

And also you are wrong. The remake had many messages. Mainly don't use a chainsaw on a moving bus.

[QUOTE="Evil_Saluki"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"] Zombies aren't a threat? All of them died (bar two) because of them.Hot-Tamale

The remake really didn't have a 'message.' The original was a decidedly more intelligent film.

Also I liked the characters in the original much more, Ken Foree and Tom Savani> Anyone in the remake. I actually liked Day of the dead a lot too even if the ending sucked.

Also I liked the characters in the original much more, Ken Foree and Tom Savani> Anyone in the remake. I actually liked Day of the dead a lot too even if the ending sucked.

Film-Guy

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Also I liked the characters in the original much more, Ken Foree and Tom Savani> Anyone in the remake. I actually liked Day of the dead a lot too even if the ending sucked.

Jazz_Fan

What happens to him at the end was fantastic. Shame the film's ending ruins how awesome the film was, it could have been my favorite zombie film otherwise.

I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?RedWolves_

i've seen both but i prefer the remake.

[QUOTE="RedWolves_"]I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?boshlonavish

Yeah 28 days later was much better than 28 weeks later. Better acting, atmosphere, characters, directing, etc.

[QUOTE="boshlonavish"][QUOTE="RedWolves_"]I know we are talking about the Dawn of the Dead series, but anyone else think 28 Days/Weeks Later is so much better than all other zombie films?Film-Guy

Yeah 28 days later was much better than 28 weeks later. Better acting, atmosphere, characters, directing, etc.

Loved 28 days later.

28 weeks later wasn't bad at all. I think that people were starting to get a little annoyed with the shacky camera thing by the time the movie came out, so that didn't go it's way. But it's got some very nice bits n bobs to it and engrossed me.

Also I thought thegirl who played Tammy was a fantastic young actress and really looked the part.

i enjoyed both movies very much but being a diehard Romero fan i would have to say that the original dawn of the dead is the greatest zombie flick ever made.

the original. much more depth and social commentary, creepy, funny, campy, the characters were likeable and relateable.

i like the remake but not as much, it just became an action movie, i hated some of the characters. plus i prefer shambling zombies

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="boshlonavish"] 28 Days Later is my favorite movie, it's incredible. 28 Weeks is good too but not nearly as good. As for Dawn of the Dead, I much prefer the remake, I didn't enjoy the original much.Evil_Saluki

Yeah 28 days later was much better than 28 weeks later. Better acting, atmosphere, characters, directing, etc.

Loved 28 days later.

28 weeks later wasn't bad at all. I think that people were starting to get a little annoyed with the shacky camera thing by the time the movie came out, so that didn't go it's way. But it's got some very nice bits n bobs to it and engrossed me.

Also I thought thegirl who played Tammy was a fantastic young actress and really looked the part.

not to mention she freaking beautiful :P

[QUOTE="Evil_Saluki"]

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Yeah 28 days later was much better than 28 weeks later. Better acting, atmosphere, characters, directing, etc.

legend26

Loved 28 days later.

28 weeks later wasn't bad at all. I think that people were starting to get a little annoyed with the shacky camera thing by the time the movie came out, so that didn't go it's way. But it's got some very nice bits n bobs to it and engrossed me.

Also I thought thegirl who played Tammy was a fantastic young actress and really looked the part.

not to mention she freaking beautiful :P

And don't forget Rose Byrne... :) Any girl who is in zombie movies and Sunshine is okay with me.

I only seen the original, it was pretty decent but I don't know if I might see the remake.

i liked the original better

Sean of the Dead is better than them bothmohfrontline