When Shaun of the Dead came out, it was a pleasant surprise. Hot Fuzz followed with a complex and very funny plot. So the third film in the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy,” The World’s End, had some hype to live up to. The trilogy has three separate stories that share common actors and themes. The World’s End stars Simon Pegg as a man who has never quite moved on from high school. In an attempt to recreate the greatest night of his life, he gets his friends back together to retrace their hometown’s epic pub crawl. But things don’t go as planned when they discover that the town has been taken over by aliens.
Since Shaun of the Dead was released in 2004, the stocks for stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright have risen significantly. But throughout the first two thirds of the film, the same oddball humor is present. Pegg carries the story easily with a performance that suits his annoying character without subsequently alienating the audience. The supporting players led by Frost are a fun group to watch too. They are all given their fair share of screen time and the actors make it count.
But with all the positives, there are issues in the film’s last act. Subtle sci-fi elements are replaced with full blown digital effects that leave something to be desired. I would even say that the resolution is disappointing given how strongly the film begins. Fans of the trilogy will enjoy connecting the dots between the films with so many acting connections between them. But the main draw is definitely the brand of humor that is rare in American comedies. Having the British film released in the busy summer season shows the potential draw the studio saw in the film. The World’s End definitely delivers.
Each film earns either zero, a half or a full arrow in five categories. The categories are Acting, Writing/Directing, Emotion, Innovation and Overall Impression. The arrows are added up to equal the full score.
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