Here in Topeka they're having this movie show tonight at 8:00pm.

Interesting.

Just got tickets for tonight's show.

I've noticed that at a few movie theaters in Kansas City as well.

Report back to thread for debriefing, soldier.

Is that normal?

I've seen shows at midnight, but not at 8 pm the day before it actually comes out.

I will tonight.

But, I've only read about half of the book, FWIW.

Don't give anything away though. Also when you leave the theater give your thoughts on how the audience liked or didn't like the movie as well.

I will be sure to use spoiler tags.

But, it is going to be hard to compare it to the book for me - since I've really only read ~1/2 of it or so.

at Joplin they have dual showings at 8pm and 10pm tonight.

Hmmmn....

Again, I've not read the entire book.

So, here it goes:

Lately a few of the big summer movies have begun screening at 7 or 8PM the night before the official opening. It's to jack up the official Friday numbers and help generate excitement and interest.

Was it good? Can you give a spoiler free opinion?

I think it was worth the price of admission. I enjoyed it all - but the ending seemed just thrown together.

Also:

Alright just got back from watching the movie and here's my take.

And yes, I've read the book, the movie just borrowed the title of the book is about all it has in common. So quit reading this review if that is going to make you fuss and throw a tantrum and hold your breath until your face turns blue.


**** NO SPOILERS BELOW/SAFE TO READ ****

The movie is suspenseful and intense from the beginning but not very gory and bloody to get the PG-13 ratings. I never found the movie to lag it kept moving holding your interest. The casting of the main characters was solid, though most of them had relatively small parts outside of Brad Pitt. The acting was good throughout and the CGI I had no complaints with at all, impressive actually.

I like zombie movies in general and I think this one is up there with the best of them, with many more locations in this then holed up on a farm, at a Mall or an amusement park. Very pleased with the pace of the movie and it was sprinkled throughout with hoards of zombies attacking mercilessly the people of the world. The ending could have been better but was alright. Outside of this movie not being based on the book (almost an impossible task if you ask me) I would give it 4/5 stars. My perception afterwards to the audience leaving the theater were positive.