The film is a clever, modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic. is Romeo. Julie (Teresa Palmer) is Juliet. M (Rob Corddry) is Mercutio.

(John Malkovich) is the disapproving Lord Capulet.

Unlike many 2010s YA adaptations, Warm Bodies doesn’t take itself too seriously. It balances the "ick" factor of zombies eating brains (which, in this world, allows them to experience the victim's memories) with a genuine, heartfelt story about recovery and empathy.