Not your average U.K zombie movie
by Christopher R. Mena
The Metropolitan
Imagine walking into a room knowing you're about to meet the creators and actors of a movie titled "Shaun of the Dead" that involves gore, laughs, and more gore and laughs. What do you think they would look like, act like?
Well, they're very down to earth. I had the opportunity to meet with director and co-writer Edgar Wright, co-writer and star Simon Pegg, and supporting actor Nick Frost for 15 minutes. The three were undeniably cool. Never once did they make me feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. Instead, they greeted me with smiles, firm handshakes, and a nice comfortable seat.
With the formalities underway and a clock overhead ticking fast, we got into the interview.
The Met: Was it difficult for the two of you to collaborate on the story?
Edgar Wright: No. The two of us were barking up the same tree and we knew what we wanted. It wasn't easy but our goals and ideas sparked off each other.
Simon Pegg: We would write sections and give it back to each other to make changes.
The Met: What's the difference between American's reactions and the U.K. reaction to sections in the movie?
SP: [Americans are] more vocal. It's a fresh sound. The people in the U.K. don't laugh as much.
The Met: How do you feel about the fast zombies that plagued recent zombie movies?
EW: I like the less aggressive zombie. It's more tragic.
The Met: How do you feel about the movie being released here in the states?
EW: It's exciting. Normally, British films don't get released here. It's very exciting.
And before I knew it, someone came in and informed me my time was up and the three men had matters to attend to. It was hard walking away not having been able to ask everything I wanted to. We shook hands again, smiled again, said our goodbyes, and I left, wishing I had more time to ask all the questions I had. |
