From what i've seen, they were scamming people before the apocalypse.
Exactly. It's their only survival tactic, because it's the only one they know. The movie doesn't explain what happened to their parents but I was under the impression that the girls had been on their own and looking out for each other and only each other, for a long time. And when the zombie apocalypse hit they figured since their tactic had gotten them that far, they would keep using it. I actually think this movie makes an interesting point. In Melancholia Lars Von Trier explored the idea that melancholic/cynical people deal with the end of the world better than others because they adapted and learned to survive in that environment long before everyone else, and Zombieland says something similar. When zombies overrun the earth, it's the loners, liars and people whose minds are a little askew that have the best chance of surviving, because they've always looked out for themselves. I didn't find the girls unlikable; in fact, I thought their characters were quite real. Maybe it's just because I would probably do the same thing in a zombie apocalypse. I mean some people think it's better to pool your resources and fight as a group, but there are also some who think it's better to look out for themself because at the end of the day, you're the only one you can 100% rely on and trust. So I totally understood where Wichita was coming from - hell, even Columbus had a similar rule of not trusting others. Because not only can you make the mistake of trusting the wrong person, but you end up caring, and caring just impairs you ability to do what's necessary. When you get attached you lose objectivity, and you start doing things that put yourself at risk. It seems selfish, but in an apocalypse, that's the only way you can ensure your own survival.
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super-staff
12 years ago
I agree with you 100%, Screen Queen. That was what I gathered from Wichita and Little Rock's behavior. I really liked them like I did the other two main characters, because characters shouldn't have to goody two-shoes and heroic 24/7 in order to be interesting or compelling. Another bit of criticism I see often is that the two girls were stupid in their goal of going to Pacific Playland (and to go at night). Thing is, to them, going there was their way of coping with the end of times. The theme park was probably one of fond memories for them and they wanted to have one last bit of fun there before having to go back to living day-to-day. It was unfortunate that the zombies did arrive, though, but it was predictable since it was a movie. In the end, the two learned to trust more and open themselves to the idea of expanding their family. This is what character development is, people, when characters go on an emotional journey and grow/change due to the experiences they went through in the story.
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ThoseLittleRabbits
11 years ago
you are 100% wrong. those girls were stupid because they turned on all the freaking rides and didn't think twice that the zombies would notice. you can't get anymore dimwitted than that. i don't care what the hell they've ''been'' through. they were evil scamming *beep* and they deserved to die.
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super-staff
9 years ago
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Captain_Wesker
9 years ago
Hm?
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Captain_Wesker
9 years ago
Bump.
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the_editor76
8 years ago
Can you name some well written female characters?
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If you don't like the show, stop watching it!
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Captain_Wesker
8 years ago
In which fictional medium: television, film, or both?
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