Jim Jarmusch is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of independent cinema. His movies are constantly rewatched, and this holds true for “The Dead Don’t Die,” which is currently among the Top 10 movies on Max US despite being released in 2019.
Although the film is a zombie production, it bears no resemblance to horror. True to Jarmusch’s style, it defies the conventions of the genre it inhabits, poking fun at the tropes that have made zombie movies stale over time.
Rather than featuring characters in a state of extreme alarm over the undead invasion, it portrays them as laid-back individuals with little urgency in securing their lives. While receiving mixed reviews from both critics and audiences, the director’s fans embraced the title for its ironic tone.
The Dead Don’t Die is the No. 3 movie on Max US
“The Dead Don’t Die” stands out as one of the most original zombie movies to date and one of Jarmusch’s funniest projects. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see it ranked as the No. 3 movie on Max US, according to FlixPatrol.
The comedy has already managed to surpass “Inception,” despite the latter’s constant popularity on the catalog due to the enduring Nolan Fever. Nevertheless, it may be challenging for the title to surpass “Turtles All the Way Down,” the latest John Green adaptation, which is currently enjoying astonishing success and holds the second spot in the ranking.
Like any other zombie movie, the plot revolves around the dead beginning to rise in a small town, with an unprepared police force that must find a way to fight against them. However, as mentioned earlier, the officers are somewhat lazy and not very concerned about themselves or the town being overrun.
The main performances are led by Bill Murray, Adam Driver, and Chloë Sevigny as the officers, with stellar names like Selena Gomez and Austin Butler also appearing in small roles, both of whom have become superstars.
The movie is packed with references, from “Zombieland” to “Shaun of the Dead.” While some may consider it unserious, it had the honor of opening the Cannes 2019 festival and marked Jarmusch’s first wide release in the US, appearing in over 600 theaters.
