Zombieland: Double Tap

Right now you can watch Zombieland: Double Tap in Australia on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and in the US on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 6,322 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jesse Eisenberg is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

There is a reason Zombieland: Double Tap keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Zombieland: Double Tap from the crowd. Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family. Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Zombieland: Double Tap came out in 2019. The timing in Zombieland: Double Tap is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Zombieland: Double Tap. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Jesse Eisenberg's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.