The Benchmark
I will keep this simple:

There is not a better written or executed zombie movie in existence that is better than Dawn of the Dead (and yes, that includes Night of the Living Dead).

Overall, all zombie movies should be judged by this one, including Romero's other flicks. This one is about as perfect as a zombie movie can get.

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There's something about "Dawn of the Dead" that makes it so captivating. Sure, there are plenty of great zombie movies out there, but this classic is one not to be missed. In case you're unfamiliar with it, it's kind of like a non-sequential continuation of "Night of the Living Dead". Set in Philadelphia, this tells of four SWAT-team members that hide out in a mall from the living dead, while taking advantage of the mall and getting kicks outta it, too.
That alone should let you know that this movie is awesome. Imagine what it would be like to shoot down the flesh-eating undead in a massive mall! This movie has everything from the zombie horror of blood-splattering and flesh-eating to thrilling action to slapstick comedy. The movie goes from scary to funny to sociopolitical all in its two-hour run.
"Dawn of the Dead" is, in case I didn't state it enough, an extraordinary movie. What other zombie flick offers shooting zombies down in an open field at the break of dawn, a blue-skinned Hare Krsna zombie and makeup artist legend Tom Savini in a leather-clad biker gang riding their motorcycles in the dead of night?
Yep, this movie goes from the slaying of the undead to genuinely ironically funny moments, such as slapping a whipped cream pie in a zombie's face, or the scene where two of the guys take the money from a register and smile for the security camera (that one's a good laugh!).
And just to prove that this zombie movie doesn't disappoint, there's plenty of the red stuff getting splattered from zombies and victims alike, alongside their consumption of flesh! And yeah, I'm sure you're aware of the social commentaries on the buyer's consumption at the mall. George A. Romero's good at the double-entendres in the plot like that, he's quite an intelligent film-maker.
"Dawn of the Dead" is definitely a special movie, and isn't necessarily one of those movies that you'd pop in every week or so. It's an experiece, and a stunning one at that, both visually and at times intellectually. So kudos to Mr. Romero, who knew what he was doing and never sold out, you made a great movie! All fans of zombie films MUST watch this classic! You won't be disappointed! Thanks for the time, and peace.

BETTER THAN NIGHT
This movie in my opinion is way better than Night of the Living Dead , better acting , better makeup , and way scarier , this has to be one of the best zombie film's ever made , A+++++++++++ , HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

To live and die in zombie land
I haven't seen every single zombie flick in existence. But Dawn of the Dead is by far my favorite from what I've seen. I like almost everything about it. It seems so realistic if this was to happen. I would be just as stunned to see the dead coming back to feast on me.

The characters are very likable in the way that they are so down to earth. The writing was done very well and the acting is very solid. You have city folks trying not to lose their sanity in this war with the dead. While country hillbillies is havin' the time of they life using the zombies for target practice. And just when you think the zombies is the worst threat. The living proves to be just as dangerous or more.

I love the gore in this flick too, even though the age shows. The zombies take some real good nibbles and are seen lunchin' on legs. You just can't beat that. The only flaw I can find in this movie is the make up for the zombies. They don't look too menacing in this one.

Romero's trilogy is by far my favorite of the zombie films I seen. I can watch them all day. Those who are interested in getting into zombie films really can't go wrong with these films.

Classic!
Part 2 of the NOLD series and a true classic at that too and one of my favs. I love seeing and playing this film every chance i get. If your a true fan of classic horror this will no doubt be on your shelf. Highly Recommended!!!