 Is it possible for a movie sequel to develop 10 years after the first to actually be good? It's time to nut up or shut up and find out as I Feud Zombieland 1 vs 2 on Movie Feuds. Zombieland is a short but sweet cast of characters, all being referred to as states that relate to them, instead of their actual names. Jesse Eisenberg plays the main protagonist, Columbus. An awkward, nerdy college kid turned survivalist thanks to his list of 30 rules. And he more than doubles that number by the time the sequel hits theaters. Columbus is at his best when bouncing dialogue off Tallahassee, played by Woody Harrelson. Tallahassee is a redneck badass whose primary weakness is his love affair with Twinkies. Joining them on their road trip across zombie-infested countryside are Wichita and Little Rock, sisters who are experienced in the art of the con. Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin have a believable rapport, and it's very enjoyable watching them constantly swindle our unsuspecting leads. For the majority of the film, it's these four that we ride along with, and honestly, that's more than enough to carry the picture. They all come from different walks of life, and the different age gaps lead to some fun little moments. Amber Heard shows up briefly in a flashback as a potential love interest turning into a pretty bad first date. I say pretty bad because even zombie Amber Heard is nothing to scoff at. Then there is, of course, the completely out-of-left field extended cameo by Bill Murray. This was an amazing little section of the film that was thankfully kept secret for a lot of people. That was a curious little scamp how the sequel was going to top this. Thankfully, the end credits do the job. They do more than the job, actually, and I'm not going to ruin it since Zombieland 2 Double Tap is still very fresh in theaters. Zombieland 2 brings a few others to the party, most notably newcomer Madison. This bubbly blonde could have easily been an annoying stereotype with cliche dialogue and overplayed characteristics. And that is exactly what she is, and it works amazingly well. Seeing this perky, somewhat naive, mall rat interact with our familiar cast adds one more level of humor to everything, especially when that love triangle forms early on in the picture. Rosario Dawson, Thomas Middleditch, and Luke Wilson show up around the halfway mark for some fantastic moments, which I'll dive into a bit more later in round two. Zombieland doesn't wade in the minutiae of things. It gets right down to brass tacks. There are passing comments about what happened before Zombieland. Mad cow disease turned mad human disease turned mad zombie disease left only a few people intact on Earth. Columbus has phobias, a condition, and is generally the last dude you would think could make it in this new world. Hell, he'd be the first to acknowledge this, and he gives us his process of how he just makes it through the day. Furthering his narrative is a clever use of typography that drives his points home. As others join up with him, we learn they all have an end goal to hit. But like so many other stories out there, we learn that it's not about the destination, it's about the friends you've made along the way. Eventually they decide to stick together after ending up at a carnival from hell, though once beloved Pacific Playland. The sequel all these years later thankfully keeps the team intact, at least for a little while. It's been made clear that years have passed and this group has gotten better than ever at staying alive. Little Rock's not so little anymore, and she's yearning for someone to connect with, on a more physical level, to catch my drift. Wichita is also starting to get cold feet when it comes to sticking around for the long haul, so they once again blow out of dodge and get into another mess of trouble. The plot is somewhat familiar to the first as it is another rescue mission. There are also plenty of nods to the 2009 film, but nothing feels stale or familiar in a lazy way. I had a blast with this movie much like I did in theaters when seeing the original. It takes concepts that worked and runs with them. Director Reuben Fleischer and the three writers attached to the screenplay are all well aware that zombies have been pretty played out. They address this early on by adding new types of zombies into the equation, including one so stupid they don't even bother wasting ammunition on it. Double tap, much like its predecessor blends action, humor, and some surprising emotional moments very well. I think my biggest compliment though is the fact that both these movies are under two hours long. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. They don't waste time trying to be something epically large that takes three hours to tell. They're fast, enjoyable flicks, easy to watch and quote, and plus, BILL FREAKING MURRY! There's a slickness and polish to these zombie flicks that separate it from the pack. Typically these types of movies are gritty, dark, grainy, and gross. And there are plenty of those nasty moments here and there, particularly in the sequel with multiple projectile vomit shots, but it's got a high 4k gloss to it all. It's not a nice sheen to that vomit. The inventive kills blended with some awesome Metallica songs go a long way, especially when it's shot in beautiful slow motion. Zombie clowns, zombie ninjas, Kills of the Wii, Kills of the Year, a fantastic cast and a well-spirited feel to the films. Make these two bad boys ones I can watch on repeat. Let's wrap this up. I pulled the Movie Feud's audience on my YouTube community tab at Adam Does Movies. I suggest subscribing to the channel to be part of the conversation, get notifications when new videos come out. There's a bell or something you can hit. I don't know. I don't think it works. Anyways, zombie land 2 received only 14% of the votes, making the original king with 86%. There's no love loss here, although for me the second film is I think of equal value, if not maybe even better than the first. But you can't have one without the other, and the sequel definitely relies on all the clever stuff the first one did. I respect the outcome. And with that, I bid you adieu. Thanks for watching, and remember, this is more than just reviews, this is Movie Feuds. And hopefully we don't have to wait 10 more years for another zombie land movie. And God, I hope there isn't another attempt at a TV series. That was brutal.