Pontypool (2009) Review

Written by: Gardenofstone10   

I've been wanting to see this for a while so let's see:

Plot:

Pontypool, Ontario, Canada is the setting for this movie.  We follow a radio crew, head by jockey, Grant.  There is some sickness that turns people into seemingly zombies by hearing certain words. 

To survive, they have to find a way to communicate with the words they are saying not meaning what they normally mean.  Yes is no, basically. 

This is a really cool movie because it's a lot of talk.  I'm a fan of dialog heavy movies like anything Tarantino does. 

I know the makers of the film don't want it called a zombie movie, but I'm going to call it that.  This is one of the only zombie movies that focus on a cure.  I really like that aspect.  Of course, the chop 'em up zombie movies are fun, but to have a zombie movie that requires thought....brilliant! 

I only gave it an 8 instead of a 10 because for what I was expecting, I expected a little more gore.  I knew it wouldn't be over the top because I knew it was a radio based movie.  It stuck true to that throughout the film which I applaud. 

This is a high recommendation of mine so find it any way you can and enjoy Pontypool.  Peace.