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Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
2018 94 min United States of America G 12+
★6.4
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Director: Paul Hoen
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Description
Two star-crossed freshmen – a zombie, Zed and a cheerleader, Addison – each outsiders in their unique ways, befriend each other and work together to show their high school and the Seabrook community what they can achieve when they embrace their differences.
Starring
Milo Manheim
Actor
Meg Donnelly
Actor
Trevor Tordjman
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S is a charming, lighthearted musical that effectively utilizes the genre to explore themes of acceptance and prejudice. While it may not reach the heights of other Disney franchises, its lead performances and catchy musical numbers make it an enjoyable watch for its target demographic.
| Acting | Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly anchor the film with infectious chemistry and uplifting, committed performances. | |
| Score | The musical numbers and choreography provide an engaging, high-energy foundation that appeals strongly to fans of the genre. | |
| Theme | The narrative succeeds in using its fantastical premise as a relatable vehicle for exploring themes of social acceptance and prejudice. | |
| Score | While the music is widely considered pleasant, its quality and memorability are viewed as slightly less impressive than those of similar Disney musical franchises. |