Wiki Summary
Warm Bodies is a 2013 American paranormal romantic zombie comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Levine and based on Isaac Marion's 2010 novel of the same name, which in turn is inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, Lio Tipton, Cory Hardrict, and John Malkovich.
The film focuses on the development of the relationship between Julie (Palmer), a young woman, and R (Hoult), a zombie, and their eventual romance, causing R to slowly return to human form. The film is noted for displaying human characteristics in zombie characters and for being told from a zombie's perspective.
My Thoughts
Warm Bodies is my favorite movie of all time. It's funny, heartwarming, romantic, and everything I could want in a film. The movie brilliantly combines humor, horror, and romance, delivering a twist on the zombie genre that feels unique and endearing. The soundtrack is amazing, perfectly complementing the mood and elevating so many scenes. Nicholas Hoult's performance as R is a delight, capturing the character's awkward 'hipster trapped in a zombie's body' charm and gradual transformation perfectly. I have so much love for this movie and hold it so close to my heart. The way it explores themes of redemption, love, and humanity resonates deeply with me. I love monster romance, and "Warm Bodies" stands out as one of the best in this genre, offering a beautiful narrative where love literally conquers all.
R: "What am I doing with my life? I'm so pale. I should get out more. I should eat better. My posture is terrible. I should stand up straighter. People would respect me more if I stood up straighter. What's wrong with me? I just want to connect. Why can't I connect with people? Oh, right, it's because I'm dead. I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I mean, we're all dead. This girl is dead. That guy is dead. That guy in the corner is definitely dead. Jesus these guys look awful."
R: "There's a lot of ways to get to know a person. Eating her dead boyfriend's brains is one of the more unorthodox methods, but..."
R: "I don't wanna be this way. I'm lonely. I'm totally lost. I mean, I'm literally lost. I've never been in this part of the airport before."