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Do guys like this movie?


Because I read that people were comparing it to Twilight, not just because Teresa Palmer looks like Kristen Stewart. It's kind of a romantic action comedy and as a girl I really liked the movie. So I was wondering if it's too romantic for guys or not.

Twilight sucks though IMO :P


''If we can't live together, we're going to die alone!''

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I'll take Zombies over Vampires, any day.

I still don't understand what "romantic" means. My guess is that it refers to stuff that flatters stereotypically female ideas of sexuality. Porn for women. Even romance apologists would admit it has elements of fantasy.

Anyway, the undead usually represent taboos in sexuality. That's why vampires often appear in romances. There's a good discussion of this, here:

http://www.strangehorizons.com/2002/20020722/vampire.shtml

Problem is that modern vampire stories pander so much to women. It's not impossible for a man to enjoy such stories. But most of us honestly find them boring. There's nothing there for us.

The awkward zombie is a better representation of (especially young) male sexuality. It's still kind of absurd & silly, yet it's such a refreshing counterpoint to the suave vampire. I think the movie gets that & runs with it. That's why males can appreciate this movie, even while Twilight bores us.

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Imo, people that compare this movie to Twilight are one of those that are stuck in their orientation or rebellious phase; like ~20yrs, although age isn't really that relevant, some never get out of it. It mihgt have something to do with their intelligence too.

I am a male too and Imho, the only thing it has in common is the romance, but thats about it. It has humor, it's an interesting idea, has good music and is overall well done and acted.

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Well said. The soundtrack was awesome.

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I enjoyed this film, it was really really fun! And Teresa is sooo pretty, why would anybody compare her to Stewart?

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I liked it.

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I was actually surprised that I liked it.
I was one of the guys that got dragged by their girlfriends to watch this, but I was pleasantly surprised as to how unique and even funny it is.

The chick was hot, Beast is a zombie, what's not to like

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Duh, it had zombies. And really disgusting Boneys. And the blonde looked sexy.

Haven't seen _Twilight_; this man would rather watch leper-midget porno.

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I caught this friday night on the off chance, was not expecting much, but i caught myself laughing and rocking to the soundtrack.

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Just watched it, and really enjoyed it.

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