The World's End Reviews

A middle aged man (Simon Pegg) gathers his old schoolfriends to finish the pub crawl to the World's End. Takes an interesting turn with bodysnatchers.

I was immediately captured from the beginning and stayed engaged throughout. I will forever love a movie that can do that from the get go. I had no idea the movie was going to turn into a sci-fi midway through the movie.... it was shocking at first but I loved it afterwards however. The World's End is a great movie that definitely doesn't disappoint and is funny throughout.

'The World's End' effortlessly melds hilarious comedy and fun action with a sprinkle of pathos, creating one of the most memorable films of the summer. It came just in time too.

****

Let me start this out by saying "Shaun of the Dead" to me is a masterpiece. I remember seeing that in the theater with my brother and buddy Scott and just laughing our balls off. I can watch that a 100 times and never get tired of it. "Hot Fuzz" on the other hand is just ok, and probably one if I rewatch I'll like more. Here is the finale of Edgar Wrights' "Cornetto Trilogy"(the three movies he directed starting Nick Frost and Simon Pegg). The less you know about this the better. It's basically a group of old friends who have gotten older and grown apart who come together for a one night epic pub crawl that they didn't finish 20 year earlier. During the crawl crazy stuff happens and this becomes something you wouldn't expect if you didn't know what happens(so I won't ruin it), but it's awesome. The cast is great, and it's hilarious throughout the entire movie. Much better than "Fuzz", not as good as "Shaun", but it's up there. I was very surprised at how good the effects and fight scenes are, but then again Wright did direct "Scott Pilgrim"(another amazing movie). I will say, that I didn't really care for the ending. Just not how I would have ended it, but it doesn't really damper the movie at all. If you're not into British comedies, then you probably won't like this or get some of the humor. But then again it may end up being right up your alley. One of the better comedies of the Summer season. Great watch and great conclusion to their trilogy, although I hope they continue to make movies together, because these three are awesome when teamed up.

It's not as perfect as Hot Fuzz, probably because the Sci Fi element almost comes off as a derailment from the original premise, but despite the stumbling cohesion the themes remain that glue it all together; brotherhood and friendship. Chaos versus order.

I think Pegg and Frost have definitely stepped back up after the disappointment that was "Paul", the personal conflicts between the cast end up mixing very well with the high-concept Sci Fi elements that occupy the latter half. For better or for worse, there's a shock value to this progression as well.

Personally, it was one delightful surprise after another for the geek in me :]

The third film in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, this being the green mint choc chip flavour to represent aliens and sci-fi (green aliens? get it?). Yep the ragtag bunch of scruffy oddball Brits are back with more outlandish comedy the likes of which the Americans can only dream of. First time it was a horror parody/homage, second time an action parody/homage and now this time its sci-fi as said, I wonder if we'll get a fourth in say...the epic/historical genre.

Plot wise its a combination of cliched unoriginal rip offs from certain sci-fi films, at the same time its also an utterly farcical comedy chock full of toilet humour and childishness that solely revolves around drinking as much beer as possible. This is the main thing that surprised me actually, the main characters are all off to complete the task of the golden mile (a pub crawl through their hometown) and that's the entire focus of the film. Half of the plot, dialog and runtime is solely about drinking and the mindless banter that goes with it.

The writing is excellent no doubt, the squabbling and all male mockery of each other is first class and brings back many memories of my school days. But it was well after the halfway point, deep into the film, when I thought to myself, is anything actually gonna happen here or is this just about a pub crawl?. Eventually something does happen of course which involves aliens that are taking over the human race, sorta. Actually it feels more like an idea from 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy' as the aliens are preparing us for integration into the galactic community and making us more civilised, something like that. This includes replacing some humans with clones or robots to carry out the transition a little more easily.

This is when we start to see the action and sci-fi elements of the film which to be honest I didn't think were all that good really. The way they have gone about this is visually pretty dull and highly unoriginal really, its not meant to be scary or intimidating but its just rather bland I thought, didn't really get me excited as it all kicked off. The funny thing about it is during all the carnage as the plot gets action packed, the main goal and focus for the main character is still to complete the golden mile and get a beer down his neck in every pub!. Admittedly amusing but pretty loopy as it also numbs the intensity of the fighting really, I was wondering what the point of all this was, just so the characters can complete the golden mile?? is that really it?!.

The entire concept of this film is very retro, very old school which I did like, watching all the characters meeting up, going to 'New Haven' and going from pub to pub were easily the best sequences (how many pubs in this small town??!). It plays out like a typical rude British comedy, very familiar. The characters themselves are good too, well set up in their teen years and then well portrayed as adults by the cast. Did anyone else notice a slight 'David Brent-ness' to Pegg's character? the way he spoke and cracked his lame gags? seemed as though he's taken some inspiration from Gervais there if you ask me.

By the way anyone else notice that Pegg also slowly turned into his character from 'Ice Age 3'?, the 'Jack Sparrow-esque' weasel 'Buck'. No? am I alone on that one? the voice and stupidly heroic overreactions?. Still, Pegg's character was by far the best of course, the other guys just make up the gang really, they don't really contribute very much at all. Especially Martin Freeman's sister character, I'm not sure why that character was even included, take her out and nothing changes, wouldn't miss her. Must mention that I hated Nick Frost's role reversal here, the obvious thing to do for freshness of course but it just doesn't suit him, comes off as an unlikable character.

I just felt slightly underwhelmed as the film reached its peak and made its way into the home stretch for the finale. Nothing is really fully explained like where the aliens come from, what they actually look like, were those big thin metal looking things the aliens? what's the ultimate purpose of their penetration of the human race etc...I know its not meant to be a serious sci-fi but the whole thing does actually feel like it was conjured up on a night out to the pub, a bit flimsy, not entirely thought out.

Like one moment a robot/clone can be destroyed very easily with a punch, the next they remain in tact with a chair across the head. And why exactly do any of them even agree to carry on drinking after the robots have been revealed as if its just an annoying snag in the evening. Surely you'd be rather stunned and wanting to leave, plus I'm still not really sure why Pegg's character is SO obsessed with completing the golden mile after what is revealed. Drunk or not you'd notice stuff like this isn't quite right/normal.

This could easily be a new Monty Python flick, the plot is crazy and the filling that takes place leading up to the plot core is just a sheer celebration of drunken British middle aged men acting the tit and talking bollocks. That is literately it for more than half the film, drunken schoolboy banter, a guilty pleasure sure but somewhat light in imagination perhaps?. Its still a good fun film for the most part, I personally didn't enjoy the sci-fi element as much and I don't think its as clever as people are saying. In short the first two films in the trilogy are far superior in my humble opinion but this is still a reasonably solid comedy.

Massive fan of the comedy duo, and this film doesn't disappoint, laughs throughout and a surprising and great cast!
Worth the watch!

The Cornetto Trilogy comes to an end with this awesome closing chapter that's filled with just as many laughs and wit as its awesome predecessors; Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz. This time both Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play superb yet very different characters that further add to the film's humor. In this installment, Pegg and his band of friends return to the "Golden Mile" to finally reach the pub called The World's End in their home town. However, with a sci-fi mix to the comedy genre in the film, there is something wrong with the residents and this puts constant threat and danger on our heroes. Just like Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz, The World's End features plenty of action that doesn't lose the audience's attention. This newest chapter still keeps characteristics seen from the other films; from pubs and gore (so to speak), to fences (my favourite) and of course, Cornettos. For fans of the trilogy, there is a nice references to the Cornetto ice cream, so keep an eye out for it. This is a nice conclusion to this unique trilogy; a trilogy that will continue to be revisited by many. Well done Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

Top movie!

The World's End is a superb comedy film that brings back a collaborative effort between Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright. Whenever these three get together, they always create something memorable, highly entertaining and hilarious. This is among the year's best films, and it is one of my favorites as well. If you enjoy Edgar Wright's work, this is a definite must see. The film is very well written and relies on a hilarious script and terrific acting from its lead actors; Simon Pegg and Nick Frost create its memorable on-screen moments. The film is engaging from the first frame onwards and each actor delivers something truly wonderful in their parts. This is one of Edgar Wright's strongest directorial efforts, and that's saying a lot considering that he previously directed Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. The World's End is riot from start to finish; it is a near perfect movie with little flaws. The performances and gags are enough to make you forget about the film's shortcomings and it is a fun and highly entertaining comedy that will certainly delight fans of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. With this film, I am really looking forward to what Edgar Wright will do next. He is a talented filmmaker that can craft something truly entertaining. Although I didn't really enjoy Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, I feel that this picture is a return to form for Wright. This is a worthwhile viewing and one of the most rewarding experiences of the year as well. I felt that it had just the right amount of action, comedy and effective storytelling to make this a memorable picture for anyone looking for a great comedy.

Not surprisingly, this is a laugh riot. Not a laugh public disturbance. Full on riot.

The third in the Cornetto trilogy, the series of loving homages to genre films that end up transforming into those films, written by star Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright, is so self-assured, so witty, and so stylish, but it's also the best film Wright has done. While my heart will always bleed for 2004's Shaun of the Dead, it's something of a revelation how everything comes together so magically in The World's End. Every joke, every sight gag, every offhand reference, it somehow is all tied up together or has some greater narrative connection, like the names of the 12 pubs on a pub crawl reunion that discovers an alien invasion. The dialogue is packed with layered humor, with choice bon mots like, "That's why I drink out of a crazy straw. Not so crazy now, huh?" and, "Or selective memory like that one guy... who? Oh yeah. Me." Given the previous films, Shaun and 2007's Hot Fuzz, I knew this would be a funny movie, but I was unprepared for how emotionally adept it is. The characters are given surprising depth and pain and anger, mostly stemming from Pegg's screw-up alcoholic character desperately trying to relive the good times. The writing is so thought out that the characters come across like actual people, and the twists and turns, while entertaining, are far more emotionally grounded than in any previous Wright movie. There is real pain and atonement for these fallible characters, which makes us root for them even more against the robot invaders. Pegg and Nick Frost are terrific again. The action is frenetic and inventive, the laughs are frequent, and the characters are so fully realized that The World's End isn't just the best film in a stellar, pop-culture savvy trilogy, it's also one of the best movies you'll see this year.

Nate's Grade: A

This zany comedy owes a lot of its wit to the terrific comic talents of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. But the story--although on face unbelievable--was really a great metaphor for mid-life turning 40. Everyone not in your sphere seems like robots hellbent on ruining your good time, i.e., they're grown-up and you are being dragged into that twilight zone where the grown-ups want to suck the life out of you.

this film was a ton of fun, but not nearly as charming or funny as the last two films with this director/actor duo combo. the end almost felt like it was forced together, as though the film was imagined well up until that point but wright and pegg had no ending and just said "let's just do this." i laughed and was genuinely entertained, but i hoped for more.

Edgar Wright unleashes the beer in The World's End.It apparently takes 1 hour 45 minutes to tell a tale of the "golden mile." While the film has style and its share of over the top moments, the story lacks that extra pizazz to push it into greatness. The fusion between sci-fi and comedy does work well though, leaving a picture with memorable moments.While not a drop dead laughing machine, the comedy sparks chuckles as needed. The violence is brutal, although toned down because of the usage of "blood."Simon Pegg is all over this film and rightfully so. His character brings out the best in everyone else. Nick Frost steps up to the plate for a good run in the second half. The rest of the supporting cast complete the film nicely.Once The World's End travels the "golden mile", what's left is an amusing comedic science fiction fiasco.

If you've seen Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, you will know exactly what to expect from The World's End. Here you have Simon Pegg and Nick Frost playing a pair of down on their luck guys whose lives haven't quite turned out as they hope. They're trying to relive their glory days by attempting to conquer a 12 location pub crawl on the famous Golden Mile. Of course, things don't turn out as expected when they realize the town has been quietly taken over by aliens assuming human bodies as hosts.
The references to post-apocalyptic epics and sci-fi chase thrillers like Invasion of the Body Snatchers are rampant here, as is Simon Pegg's brand of clever humour. Equally paying tribute to the science fiction genre while ultimately becoming a conventional example of how this genre works, The World's End is a welcome addition to the overall disappointing summer season.
Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, and Pierce Brosnan co-star and they add some epic flair to this already pretty cool conclusion to the Cornetto Trilogy.

The World's End turned out to be an alright film but definitely not as good as anticipated. The entire concept just isn't funny and I found it ridiculous that hundreds of robots/blanks couldn't easily take out the main characters. This is mostly due to them being easy to kill which is another annoyance. There's also a few moments where characters will appear in places they need to be without actually showing how they got there (because in reality the robots would have seen them). So yeah, the sci-fi ruined the film even if it was meant to be used at a joke. It gives the film a B-movie quality and if it weren't for the nice visuals I would have guessed it to be a Syfy film.

There are some funny moments that made me laugh but there's definitely not enough humor to compensate for the film's weaknesses. It's not that the humor is too "smart" for me or that I don't understand British humor; I just didn't care for most of it. Now I'm not saying that I only like crude humor (I love Shaun of the Dead so don't think I'm against these films); I like funny humor, and there's not much of that in The World's End.

The best part of this film are the characters. They have depth and there's plenty of conflict between them. I think Gary King is a person that many people will be able to relate to in one way or another. Living in the past/not wanting to grow up is something that many deal with.

Well, that's about it. Not too funny, slightly entertaining, great characters, and stupid robots. I've really enjoyed Edgar Wright's films but The World's End doesn't deliver. Had there been a better concept instead of the robots I'm sure I would have liked it more. The ending also could have been improved. All in all, it's just a mediocre comedy.

While just as energetic as Wrights' other movies, "The World's End" is noticeably messier and more formulaic. Luckily, it's still hilarious and it's refreshing to see a film that cares so little about realism.