Elliott Noble on Warm Bodies

In his review of the recently released film Warm Bodies, Elliott Noble makes references to popular films, actors, and directors, in order to make connections to things the reader might be more familiar with. For example, Noble inevitably compares the film to Twilight, as well as comparing the main female actor to Kristen Stewart, so that we have an extremely well-known film and book series to refer to. Noble even hints at the obvious Romeo and Juliet reference in Warm Bodies that establishes the idea of forbidden love. While this concept maybe trite by now, Noble assures us that the film is anything but boring; writer-director Jonathan Levine reinvents the love story using an undead main character and a setting that we have never seen linked to romance before.

Noble also picks out the elements of Warm Bodies that are also seen in other Jonathan Levine films like 50/50, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and The Wackness. Through these comparisons, we learn about the hopelessly romantic tone of the film without any spoilers. Similarly, Noble gives us a plot summary of the film with enough detail and witty commentary ("From his chivalry to his appreciation of vinyl, he proves remarkably sensitive for a guy who can't feel anything") to get our attention, but without giving away any major plot points that might ruin the film. Noble spends a few short paragraphs establishing the main characters R and Julie, and making sure to emphasize the romantic and comedic undertones of the film.

I thought from watching the trailer for Warm Bodies that the film would be corny and goofy, but after reading Elliott Noble's review, I was convinced that the film might be worth watching, seeing that it gives the classic love story a new, apocalyptic twist.

Original review:  http://skymovies.sky.com/warm-bodies/review