‘The Dead Don’t Die’ (2019) Film Review – Absurdities, Zombies, and Humor!

In this episode of PNM Movies Criticisms, Miss M and Ms. P review the film ‘The Dead Don’t Die,’ directed by Jim Jarmusch. They discuss the film’s unique blend of dry humor and absurdity, character dynamics, and the overall execution of the story. The hosts evaluate the movie based on their established criteria, including historical accuracy, emotional impact, production elements, and cinematography. Despite some interesting themes and performances, they ultimately find the film lacking in resolution and character development, leading to a mixed review.

Takeaways

The movie is characterized by dry humor that may not appeal to everyone.

The criteria for rating movies includes emotional impact and historical accuracy.

Character chemistry is crucial for a successful ensemble cast.

The film’s themes include environmentalism and consumerism.

The directing style was seen as disjointed and unfocused.

Acting quality was good, but chemistry among characters was lacking.

The sound quality and effects contributed positively to the film’s atmosphere.

Cinematography was basic and did not stand out.

The film’s ending left many unresolved plot points.

Overall, the hosts found the film mediocre and unfulfilling.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Hype Up

02:35 Reviewing ‘The Dead Don’t Die’

04:34 Criteria for Movie Criticism

06:45 Character Chemistry and Story Arc

09:29 Absurdity and Humor in the Film

11:34 Production Elements and Directing

13:35 Emotional Impact and Themes

16:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

27:55 Film Insights and Absurdities

29:41 Awards and Recognition

30:56 Humor and Story Structure

32:23 Acting Quality and Chemistry

34:47 Character Analysis: Tilda Swinton

37:13 Self-Awareness in Characters

38:53 Sound Quality and Effects

42:34 Cinematography and Visual Style

Keywords

movie review, The Dead Don’t Die, film criticism, zombie movies, Jim Jarmusch, cinematography, acting, production elements, character analysis, humor

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