Like ‘Cockneys vs Zombies’ or ‘Snakes On A Plane’ you sort of know what you’re in for when you go see this film. It’s a fun hybrid of Jane Austen’s seminal novel and elements of modern zombie tales. Set in an alternate universe, five sisters in 19th century England spend their days fighting any undead that come their way, all whilst worrying about finding their Mr. Right.
We start in the middle of the zombie infestation, no setting up scene is necessary, rather we are given a nifty animation that fills us in on the parallel history of Britain. The Zombie virus came from over the sea and has gone on to reduce England to a war zone. The aristocracy has survived, mainly by staying safe in their large manor houses and castles.
Most of the cast brings the requisite energy to make this film work. Lily James shines as the fiesty Elizabeth Bennett, Sam Riley is likable as the tacit Mr. Darcy and Matt Smith provides some comic relief as the insipid Parson Collins. Elizabeth’s sister Jane and her lover Mr. Bingley were the only disappointments, as they could barely be described as having any character at all.
The zombie genre has become so overdone in recent years that if you’re going to make a zombie film then you should have something new to say on the matter. Combining a period love story with a zombie apocalypse makes for interesting viewing. The Bennett sisters are no longer merely intent on finding love, they have all learnt to fight in China, and Elizabeth’s character acts as a representation of women’s new place in society.
Whilst not a classic like ‘Shaun Of The Dead’ this film is still a lot of fun and it’s sure to win over anyone but the most ardent of Austen fans.
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