Fido

Name: Fido
Genre: Drama, Horror, Comedy, Romance
Released: June 15, 2007
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss, Kesun Loder

2007

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Lionsgate | Release Date: June 15, 2007 | R

Starring: Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss, Kesun Loder

Summary: When his mom brings a zombie servant home, Timmy discovers a new best friend and names him Fido. Sometimes, it takes a dead man to teach us all what it means to be alive. (Roadside Attractions)

Director: Andrew Currie

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 93 min

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Premiere Eric Alt

With its use of aggressively cheerful hues that are equal parts Technicolor and Tim Burton Candyland, Fido is a "boy and his dog" movie thrown into a horror movie blender. This is perfectly realized in a jaw-droppingly funny "Timmy's trapped in the well" sequence that almost seems like it could have been made in the 50s had George Romero ever worked on "Lassie." Read full review

Manohla Dargis

It won't make you bleed, just howl. Read full review

David Edelstein

It's madly funny--a treat for moviegoers who don't mind gnawed-off limbs with their high jinks. Read full review

Sean Axmaker

The echoes of Douglas Sirk melodramas and Lassie movies just add to the fun. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Brightly packaged and steadily amusing. Read full review

Robert Abele

Most consistently funny is a deadpan Henry Czerny as the pipe-smoking, battle-hardened Zomcon head of security. Read full review

Rob Nelson

Vancouver-based writer-director Andrew Currie leads us to stop expecting actual jokes while squandering the talents of an overqualified cast Read full review

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ILHM

Jan 31, 2013

The Robinson's bring home their first zombie, complete with its own containment collar, to help around the house. Little Timmy and his mother quickly become attached to their new pet, but a hiccup in the collar's wiring leads to an urban outbreak after Fido attacks one of the neighbors! FIDOThe Robinson's bring home their first zombie, complete with its own containment collar, to help around the house. Little Timmy and his mother quickly become attached to their new pet, but a hiccup in the collar's wiring leads to an urban outbreak after Fido attacks one of the neighbors! FIDO is the funniest play on 50's consumer culture since EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. The Robinsons, like each of the other families on their block, are more concerned with status and appearance than even their own safety, especially when your worth is measured in zombies. The script, written by Robert Chomiak, Dennis Heaton, and director Andrew Currie, is filled with dry wit and satire, which is played out perfectly by the all-star cast. Carrie-Anne Moss and Dylan Baker are exceptionally hilarious as Timmy's two out-of-touch parents, and they are backed by Henry Czerny, Tim Blake Nelson, and many others in excellent supporting roles. Kesun Loder fully embraces the role of the 1950's youth in another winning performance. One character stands out above all others, however, and that is the aptly named Fido, played by Billy Connolly. Connolly creates the most lovable zombie in the genre, and takes turns playing the mindless flesh-eater as well as the playful pet. Currie brilliantly contrasts the bright, sunny streets of suburbia against the unbridled gore of a Fulci flick, while upholding the incredible production values that bring the 50's back to life. FIDO is one of the best of 2006, and a wonderful Horror comedy that will uphold its cult status for years to come.… Expand

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BentonF.

Nov 12, 2007

This was really brilliant satire. Funny, dark and twisted. A must see!

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64bit

Dec 18, 2019

You'll feel guilty for laughing out loud at this morbidly dark comedy gold. This film has spunk and heart.

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ComandanteCobra

Jan 6, 2021

Funny, dark humor, good actors.
Notably different approach to Zombie movie and horror in generals

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BlancoA.

Jun 17, 2007

It's a good-natured "slice" into the zombie humour genre. Carrie-Anne Moss (who seems to be missing from the 'meta'-cast list above) is just as alluring as ever, and is even capable of giving Fido (Billy Connolly) a bone. The real star of the show is the next-door neighbor, It's a good-natured "slice" into the zombie humour genre. Carrie-Anne Moss (who seems to be missing from the 'meta'-cast list above) is just as alluring as ever, and is even capable of giving Fido (Billy Connolly) a bone. The real star of the show is the next-door neighbor, Mr. Theopolis, who retains the services of a tennage zombie named Tammie, and who knows the inner-workings of the ZombieCon system while retaining his emotional connection to the re-animated undead. Hilarious stuff, really. The only real weakness is Dylan Baker, who is out of his element in this type of a flick.… Expand

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johnslegers

Jan 3, 2016

Fido is by no means a bad film, but it has a few basic problems that make it hard to me to give it a rating higher than 6.

- One problem is that this film doesn't fit in any genre. While for this works to the advantage of some films as it makes them unique, it is a disadvantage forFido is by no means a bad film, but it has a few basic problems that make it hard to me to give it a rating higher than 6.

- One problem is that this film doesn't fit in any genre. While for this works to the advantage of some films as it makes them unique, it is a disadvantage for "Fido". The concept is too goofy to be considered a serious movie, the humor is too mild to generate actual laughter (at least in my case) and the gore is too mild and the whole "Pleasantville" setting is too bright and shiny to appeal to zombie movie fans while the gore and zombies themselves will upset many art house film fans. etc. Basically, the film deviates too far from any genre it is inspired by and it's not good enough in either of its deviations for this to actually work in its advantage.

- As a satire of suburban sensibilities and the way people treat creatures of a different species, ethnic group or class, Fido never really succeeds in making a point. Unlike satires like "How to Get Rid of the Others", "Idiocracy" or "Dr Stranglove" the message is too subtle to really have an impact on the viewer and many people probably won't even understand what message this film actually holds.

- Being too shallow for a satire and not goofy enough for a story a la "Monty Python", "Brain dead", "Shaun of the Dead" or "Hot Fuzz" the humor in Fido never really worked for me and considering this is supposed to be a funny movie that's a major drawback.

So why does it still deserve a 6? The visuals are more than decent and the concept is one of the most original concepts I've seen in a film for quite a while. That made it still a film far more worth watching than any Michael Bay crap. It's just too bad they didn't get more out of the concept than they did.… Expand

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Chrichtonsworld

Jun 28, 2015

Fido has an interesting premise and it clearly appears that Billy Connoly is having fun. However it gets boring real quick since Fido is one of those films that only works as a short.

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