Brain Dead and Loving it!

    Zack Snyder is one of those directors they like to call "visionary" because he has undoubtedly a style pretty much his own. A style that he established early on in his career with a slew of ambitious comic book adaptations.   His first feature tackled something sacred; a 2004 remake of the beloved George Romero zombie epic DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978).   While it didn't reach the artistic highs of the original, the film was in no way a bad effort, and even managed many moments of genuine tension and emotionally gripping scenes. A more than worthwhile effort for something that didn't yell out to be remade.   But it's with his next two features that he solidified his stylistic touch, some may call it mannerisms, of muted palette, outlandish action, a liberal use of the sped-up and slow-motion shots, and a genuine love for artificial looking, yet aesthetic visuals. The stunning adaptations of Frank Miller's 300 (2006) and of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbo...