Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
A mixed-to-middling reception greets this decade-later sequel: fans of the original tend to find the cast's easy chemistry still delivers, but critics are split over whether the film earns its belated return or simply coasts on familiar gags without deepening anything. The comedy lands more often than not, yet the consensus hovers around 'enjoyable enough' rather than genuinely satisfying.
“They're all terrific, but Emma Stone in particular kills with a sharply honed, funny and endearing performance as the battle-tested and cynical Wichita, who is fearless when it comes to taking on zombies, but terrified when it comes to fully committing to a human connection.”
Richard Roeper·Chicago Sun-Times
“Zombieland: Double Tap is a riot, and a lot of that is due to Zoey Deutch and her character, Madison. While it doesn't quite achieve classic status in its own right, when it comes to sequels that do the original film justice, it is up there. It's worth the wait, your time and your money.”
Simon Thompson·IGN
“Zombieland: Double Tap still finds space for big laughs (the pairing of Eisenberg and Harrelson remains nutty and fun), a welcome cameo in the credits, and a banger of a final battle in which the body count soars to ridiculous numbers. But, after 10 years of anticipation, it would have been nice to see a zombie movie with more on its mind than the same goofy undead routine.”
Kate Erbland·IndieWire
“The zombies have evolved[...] the comedy not so much”
Peter Debruge·Variety
Horror, Comedy
Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
A mixed-to-middling reception greets this decade-later sequel: fans of the original tend to find the cast's easy chemistry still delivers, but critics are split over whether the film earns its belated return or simply coasts on familiar gags without deepening anything. The comedy lands more often than not, yet the consensus hovers around 'enjoyable enough' rather than genuinely satisfying.
“They're all terrific, but Emma Stone in particular kills with a sharply honed, funny and endearing performance as the battle-tested and cynical Wichita, who is fearless when it comes to taking on zombies, but terrified when it comes to fully committing to a human connection.”
Richard Roeper·Chicago Sun-Times
“Zombieland: Double Tap is a riot, and a lot of that is due to Zoey Deutch and her character, Madison. While it doesn't quite achieve classic status in its own right, when it comes to sequels that do the original film justice, it is up there. It's worth the wait, your time and your money.”
Simon Thompson·IGN
“Zombieland: Double Tap still finds space for big laughs (the pairing of Eisenberg and Harrelson remains nutty and fun), a welcome cameo in the credits, and a banger of a final battle in which the body count soars to ridiculous numbers. But, after 10 years of anticipation, it would have been nice to see a zombie movie with more on its mind than the same goofy undead routine.”
Kate Erbland·IndieWire
“The zombies have evolved[...] the comedy not so much”
Peter Debruge·Variety
Horror, Comedy