evan's review of "land of the dead"

George Romero has displayed sophistication and maturity with this film. The former quality can be appreciated in the ease and confidence with which the director handles the material combining an awareness of international methods with local and personal experience. The latter allows him not to overcrowd the imagery and its message, instead relying on a fairly minimalist and clear language. However, although the work is very aesthetic and well thought out, it leaves the spectator somewhat cold, receiving it intellectually or theoretically, rather than through emotive sensations which would have been more appropriate considering the character of the reality here.