--- title: "Zombieland: Double Tap: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/zombieland-double-tap/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/zombieland-double-tap" critics_score: 50 critics_reviews: 26 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Zombieland: Double Tap (2019): what the critics said Critics' score 50 from 26 reviews: 5 positive, 9 mixed, 12 negative. The reviews lean towards disappointment, though even several sceptical critics find laughs in Zombieland: Double Tap. Praise centres on Zoey Deutch’s comic timing as Madison, with the returning cast’s chemistry and occasional bursts of inventive action also earning credit. The common reservation is that the sequel repeats too much of the original, relying on familiar character dynamics, callbacks and jokes that have lost their freshness. The spread is wide: warmer reviews accept the loose plotting and lack of novelty as tolerable drawbacks, while harsher ones question the point of returning at all. Collider finds enough delight in the performances to forgive the makeshift story; Polygon sees the dated misogyny, particularly the treatment of Madison, as a fundamental problem. That divide matters more than agreement about the thin plot: some critics enjoy the familiar company, while others find the humour actively unpleasant. ## The Hollywood Reporter — John DeFore Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. DeFore finds the sequel entertaining and well worth fans’ time, though its weaker new elements and repeated material make a third installment seem unnecessary. He particularly praises Zoey Deutch, whose performance turns Madison into a consistent source of laughs. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/zombieland-double-tap-review-1248102/?amp/&) ## Empire — Chris Hewitt Fi1m's normalised score 68/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel enjoyable and occasionally funny, though plainly inferior to the original. Zoey Deutch’s committed performance and sparky delivery help make the shallow Madison character endure. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/zombieland-double-tap/) ## The New York Times Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). The URL identifies this as a review of the specified film, but the page content is unavailable. Its verdict and any specific praise or complaint cannot be determined from the provided page. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/movies/zombieland-double-tap-review.html) ## IndieWire — Kate Erbland Rating C+. 16 October 2019. Erbland finds the sequel limp and overly reliant on its predecessor, despite occasional laughs and lively moments. She singles out Zoey Deutch’s performance as Madison as especially funny and endearing. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/zombieland-double-tap-review-sequel-1202181348/) ## Time Out — Joshua Rothkopf Rating 3/5. 16 October 2019. The review finds the sarcastic zombie-comedy sequel tired and only intermittently lively. It singles out Emma Stone’s palpable boredom as one sign of the film’s weariness. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/zombieland-2-double-tap) ## Total Film — Neil Smith Rating 3/5. 16 October 2019. Smith finds the sequel flawed and less entertaining than the original, though he leaves room for another installment. He praises a late callback Easter egg but criticizes the directionless structure and sidelining of Abigail Breslin’s character. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/zombieland-double-tap-review/) ## The AV Club — Katie Rife Rating C. 16 October 2019. Katie Rife finds the sequel tedious, with jokes and character dynamics that feel stale and overplayed. She singles out Zoey Deutch as the funniest part, while noting that the film also has a few effective scenes of gory mayhem. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/10-years-in-the-making-zombieland-double-tap-is-just-1839082935) ## Evening Standard — Charlotte O'Sullivan Rating 2/5. 18 October 2019. O'Sullivan finds the sequel tired, with a thin plot and smug, conservative jokes. She complains that the script wastes Emma Stone's comic talent, while Bill Murray's end-credits appearance is a bright spot. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/zombieland-double-tap-review-this-sequel-cant-rise-from-the-dead-a4264831.html) ## Little White Lies — David Jenkins Rating 2/2/1. 17 October 2019. Jenkins finds the sequel tiresome, unnecessary and quickly forgettable. He singles out its thin, rehashed material and limp jokes as key flaws. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/zombieland-double-tap) ## Radio Times — Emma Simmonds Rating 2/5. Simmonds finds the sequel’s humour no longer feels fresh after the decade-long gap. The review’s complaint is that its comedy has lost the appeal of the original. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-w9fw04/zombieland-double-tap/) ## The Guardian — Benjamin Lee Rating 2/5. 16 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel unnecessary, creatively stale and short on the humour or charm that made the original enjoyable. He gives limited credit to its snappy pace, but singles out the weak writing and bored performances as major flaws. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/16/zombieland-double-tap-film-review-emma-stone) ## Slant Magazine — Steven Scaife Rating 1.5/4. 16 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel complacent and emotionally hollow, with its self-awareness no longer feeling fresh. They single out the cast’s charisma, especially Emma Stone’s expressiveness, while criticizing the uninspired comedy and close-up-heavy direction. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/zombieland-double-tap-review/) ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. Debruge finds the sequel’s familiar irreverent comedy still works, but judges its humor increasingly compromised by the violence it makes light of. He praises the new characters and comic set pieces while criticizing the film’s treatment of women and gleeful mass murder. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/zombieland-double-tap-review-1203372656/) ## Los Angeles Times — Katie Walsh Fi1m's normalised score 20/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. Walsh finds the sequel stale, taxing, and weighed down by mustily misogynistic humor. She praises brief flashes of novelty, especially the doppelgängers and Rosario Dawson’s monster-truck moment. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2019-10-16/review-walsh-tns-zombieland-double-tap) ## Vulture — Alison Willmore Fi1m's normalised score 20/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. Willmore finds the sequel creatively threadbare and unable to justify returning to its world. She criticizes its reliance on recycled callbacks and pop-culture references, while noting Rosario Dawson fares best among the new characters. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/movie-review-zombieland-with-jesse-eisenberg-emma-stone.html) ## Collider — Matt Goldberg Rating B. 16 October 2019. Goldberg finds the sequel surprisingly delightful, though unnecessary and loosely assembled. He singles out Zoey Deutch’s comic timing and characterization as the film’s standout strength. [Read the review](https://collider.com/zombieland-2-review/) ## The Ringer — Miles Surrey Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 18 October 2019. Surrey finds the sequel charming and worthwhile despite its aimlessness and lack of anything new to say. He singles out the playful spirit of the cast, especially the doppelgänger scenes with Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/18/movies/zombieland-double-tap-review) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel lively and entertaining, preserving the original’s cheeky tone while making room for character growth. They praise Zoey Deutch’s energetic performance but criticize some jokes as tired or unfunny. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/zombieland-double-tap-film-review-2-sequel/) ## Den of Geek — Don Kaye Rating 3.5/5. 16 October 2019. Kaye finds the sequel surprisingly funny, though it has little new to say. He especially praises the chemistry among the returning leads and Woody Harrelson’s performance. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/zombieland-double-tap-review/) ## /Film — Josh Spiegel Rating 6/10. 16 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel somewhat enjoyable but held back by a weak, makeshift-feeling script. The cast, especially Zoey Deutch, brings charm and comic life to the material. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/569792/zombieland-double-tap-review/) ## HeyUGuys — Katie Smith-Wong Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds the sequel entertaining but says it ultimately falters. They praise the cast and creative action, especially the motel sequence, while noting the inconsistent comedy and underused Little Rock. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/zombieland-double-tap-review-emma-stone-jesse-eisenberg/) ## Consequence — Joe Lipsett Fi1m's normalised score 45/100 (inferred from the text). 17 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel an overly familiar redo, though fans may still find it a suitable companion. Zoey Deutch’s performance is singled out as the film’s standout, while its dated humor and ideas draw criticism. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2019/10/film-review-zombieland-double-tap/) ## Paste — Dom Sinacola Rating 4.0/10. 17 October 2019. Sinacola finds the sequel stale, unimaginative, and overdue, with little to say beyond repeating the original. He especially criticizes its one-note characters and reliance on sexist stereotypes. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/zombieland/zombieland-double-tap-review) ## Film Stories — Billie Melissa Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 18 October 2019. The critic finds the sequel underwhelming, despite its enjoyable humor and the cast’s comfortable chemistry. They particularly criticize the jokes made at Zoey Deutch’s character’s expense as uncomfortable. [Read the review](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/zombieland-double-tap-a-sadly-underwhelming-sequel/) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds it an enjoyable but unnecessary sequel that does not match the original. The returning cast brings energy, while predictable plotting and drawn-out battles weaken the film. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/zombieland-double-tap-review-2557658) ## Polygon — Karen Han Fi1m's normalised score 25/100 (inferred from the text). 18 October 2019. Han finds the sequel entertaining at moments but ultimately rotten and stuck in the past. She especially criticizes its dated misogyny, which pits its female characters against one another and makes Madison the target of repeated jokes. [Read the review](https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/18/20917440/zombieland-double-tap-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/zombieland-double-tap.md