Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies (2012)

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 B-film heaven, with a grain of salt.

All you really have to do is look at the title to understand where this film is coming from.  But unlike the borderline brilliant consummation between haute literature and goth culture that was all the rage four years ago, the artwork makes it clear where Mr. Lincoln stands on this one.

Once you forgo all conceptions of great film and just decide to watch a thoroughly enjoyable film, than this one is tops.

You need not look further than the hillarious fake mustaches or the horribly mishapen torso of one Stonewall to realize that you are not looking for perfection.

And neither shall you get it.

And thank god for that, because the film is full of anachronisms, bad lines, horrible scripting, questionable CGI, inumerable plot holes, and one apropos presidential menagerie that is a wheelchair short of being A League of Extraordinary Executive Men.

But that's not really the point here is it?

There is talent present, specially the actor portraying the eponymous hero, Bill Oberst Jr.  Raw talent, but talent nonetheless.  And the music is pretty inspiring, even if cliche at times.

If for no other reason, watch this film for two things.  Towards the end there is a beautiful and creepy, but still very appropiate rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, which one could put alongside Elvis Presley's cover.

Does the term cover apply to battle marches?  Oh well.

The other, is a very memorable line by one Mr. Lincoln, to his anachronistically young sidekick, of sorts. "Remember Teddy, a man divided against himself, cannot stand!"  Wack!  Off comes a head.

Go ahead roll your eyes, it truly is merited, but if you intend to watch this film, than be prepared to do atleast thirty reps of stretching your eye muscles, in order to avoid macular degeneration.

There will be eye-rolling.  Lots of it.  Coupled with tons of laughter and head shaking, but that's the joy of these films, and as such, this film far exceeded my expectations.

If you love B-films, buy this film, it's worth it.  Much better in substance and technicality than the forced cult film Snakes on a Plane (2006).

Enjoy it for prosperity, just be sure to pack it in your closet next to your copy of Paris Hilton's first LP, lest your neighbors judge.

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addendum

To those that are thinking that this is a major rip on Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (2012), the trailers at the header of the movie dispel all doubt:  American Battleship (2012), Grimm's Snow White (2012), etc.