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A 5-rating for me is something I might or might not watch again. EDIT: This has been lowered to a 4 (details below).

The concept of the show is clearly something that many would desire, particularly due to the popularity of the Avengers, et al. The subject matter for episodes with espionage, etc. could be a lot of fun.

However, special effects and gun battles can't be the only thing to make a show last. The acting in this show is considerably sub-par. That might have to do with the writing and / or directing. The dialog is extremely corny, or targeted toward simple minds. It seriously detracts from interest in watching the show...it makes me not want to sit for another episode to continue being slashed at with doggedly-poor lines and cheesy choreography.

The character development was also slung together with little thought...rushing it to get to the "good stuff". Several of the characters are over cliché, particularly the nerd-twins and the CIA- like operative.

I'll still watch a few more episodes with the hopes that they'll dial in some better quality dialog and reduce the cheese factor. If not, then I think they'll whittle away much of their core audience (those who like the craftier and wittier interactions of the films driving people to this show). EDIT: Results below.

Everyone is different, so I definitely would not say to avoid this show. But if you like writing that keeps you on your toes, yet ties into reality a bit, you might agree with my assessment.

EDIT: 2013-12-02

I have now watched through episode 9. This show did not improve. The cheesy dialog has remained, and actually worsened. They even feel the need to explain their jokes...simple ones! It's likely a bad joke, if the punchline needs to get jammed down your throat. It's not so funny when the moment is ruined with phrases like "See what I did there?", "Get it"?, etc.

It seems that some producers still feel that special effects and guns-a-blazing are all that are necessary for a film to be successful.

I don't want to give spoilers (although, honestly, maybe I should), so giving examples of the unbearable lack of realism in this film can't be done. However, anyone with any knowledge on military, police and Homeland Security will quickly recognize the baloney spewed forth throughout the film.

If that wasn't bad enough, the choreography of battle scenes was atrocious. "Hey everyone. Line up and stand there like dolls while you get shot."

However, where this film lacked in realism and creativity, it made up in unnecessary gore. Not the fun gore you see in classic zombie flicks, but graphic violence that adds nothing to the film beyond a head shake of disbelief. Actually, there was one scene where I thought there were zombies on the White House lawn.

The plot? OK...ummm...yea. One man saves the day....big time. Move over Chuck Norris! (no meme for you today)

The only purpose of recommending this film to anyone would be to say "See?" If you have nothing else to do....sleep. Skip it.

For this type of film (aka quasi-zombie movie):

1. The casting and acting really added to this movie. Even the small-role actors were awesome in their spots. Facial expressions fit perfectly. 2. The filming (angles, fades, zooms, etc.) was better than appropriate and made it exciting. It also helped bring in the funny.

The same exact story could have been done with a different set of people and typical horror filming, and it could have been a dud. But, the right combination made this for a quality, humorous, extremely fun movie that I would watch again more than once (which moved it up to a 7 for me...that's not common either).

If someone says "Move over Shaun of the Dead"...they should be slapped. This movie does not even come close to the terrific wit of SotD, but the stupid, redneck humor and all other components make it the W. Virgina version of SotD. Different, but right on par with quality and entertainment value.