Shaun of the Dead is in my Top 5 - I found out about it while it was still being filmed so the build-up for me was immense. It would have shaken my faith in the world in general if I hadn't enjoyed it. (Now I just have to hope Hot Fuzz lives up to my expectations)
Happy Monkey mentioned the Martin Freeman cameo - in that line-up you see some of the cream of British comedy walking past. Am hoping for similar in January
One of the funniest reviews I read on the US Amazon site was someone who stopped watching it because the British accents were too annoying. Kept me going all afternoon the fact that you would get a British film out and only then consider your prejudices...? Anyway.
I'll see Dodgeball one day because a reviewer with similar tastes to me enjoyed it. Anchorman, not so interested.