http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx Many times, I’ve wondered to myself what could make the 1950s more interesting as a cultural artifact. Sure, there was a lot going on in the fringes and the background, but compared to every decade since, mainstream American culture was resoundingly dull. Well, thankfully, writer/director Andrew Currie provides the answer with FIDO, now out on DVD: zombies. In this universe, World War II was never fought, because after the Earth passed through a cloud of radioactive dust, the nations of the world had enough trouble with the reanimated dead snacking on everybody. Thanks to the domestication collar developed by one Dr. Geiger, however, zombies went from mindless flesh-eaters to mindless household help. Sure, every town is surrounded by fencing, wild zombies roam the countryside and in-town patrols have to stay alert, but thanks to Zomcon, the Microsoft of this world, things aren’t too shabby for the living. Timmy Robinson (K’Sun Ray) isn’t so sure. He’s not into mandatory target practice at school, he asks questions in class that nobody seems willing to answer, and he just isn’t buying into the shiny happy love for Zomcon. Of course, he may have inherited this attitude from his clueless dad (Dylan Baker), who is afraid of zombies because he had to whack his dad when he was 11. Things start to look up for Timmy, however, when his mom buys a new zombie (Billy Connolly) who gets christened Fido. When Fido saves Timmy from bullies, Timmy and Fido develop a strange friendship. Unfortunately, Fido runs afoul of the crotchety old neighbor lady, and in the midst of Fido’s undeserved beating, his collar malfunctions. Exit neighbor. Pretty soon, Timmy’s keeping clear of the suspicious head of Zomcon security (Henry Czerny) and making friends with the neighbor (Tim Blake Nelson) who keeps a zombie sex toy at home. Yes, it’s that kind of film. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#1917 I love zombie movies and this one sounds awesome. Fabfish http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#1917 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:45:51 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#2415 im not sure about this one yet brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#2415 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:56:52 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#2422 its was funny i liked it tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#2422 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:45:22 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#3021 i didn't like this one. WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/27/FIDO.aspx#3021 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:49:51 GMT