The World's End

Guy Ritchie often returns to the world of British crime, yet he is always different, at least to the extent that he remains interesting and entertaining. Wright comes up with new ideas, only to soon reveal that he is still filming the same way, using the same kind of adolescent humor that loses its appeal and becomes more annoying. Wright has exhausted himself over the years and The World's End is a clear example of that. Yet all he had to do was stick to the original idea of ​​trying to revive the old gang for at least a few hours and return to the times of adolescence. He also needed to tone down Simon Pegg, who, while being a stalwart of the British comedy scene, needs a strong directorial hand over him because otherwise, he becomes an uncontrollable element. Under these conditions, Wright could have expected an above-average result, but I wouldn't ask too much of him. It only gets worse and worse from the fight in the pub restrooms. Overall impression: 40%. (03/02/2021)

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright meet for the third time in a row. And for the third time in a row, do a decent job. It’s no longer so much fun as Shaun of the Dead but it’s still good. It’s not as much about fun rather than about the boys getting together and shooting another crazy but good movie, this time poking fun at sci-fi. Moreover, I saw The World’s End after about six beers, so my rating reflects that. Nevertheless, I think that had I not returned from a pub, I’d have opened a beer while watching this, because a movie like this needs that. As pubs are its subject matter, it’s hard not to think about beer during the first five minutes. Anyhow, the boys managed to get a great cast for their movie – Freeman, Marsan and Considine were really cool. Each of them did their own thing and it fit the movie well. I wouldn’t mind going on a beer trip like this, maybe except for the global consequences. I’d give those a pass. But the rest was a wild ride indeed. (18/12/2013)

I'll be upfront — I've got a soft spot for Simon Pegg. But even with that bias aside, this film landed as my least favorite among his works, both as an actor and a screenwriter. Why? It felt like a rehash of Shaun of the Dead with a few tweaks. And frankly, that just doesn't cut it for me. The cast looked promising and I couldn't wrap my head around why this film had such a low rating. Well, now I get it. Compared to Shaun, Hot Fuzz, and Paul, this one fell noticeably short, leaving me with the impression that Pegg might've rushed through the screenplay. Aside from a handful of standout moments, I found myself less entertained than usual — even bordering on boredom, which is a first for me with the Pegg/Frost duo. The only silver lining? I finally understand why they use blue blood in certain ads. / Lesson learned: When things don't go as planned, don't lose your head. (06/01/2024)

Wright, Pegg and Frost are back and in excellent form, this time in a beer-drinkers’ sci-fi about the threat of technology taking over. Almost non-stop situation gags, the action looks like a typical bar fight, crossed with kung-fu. The special effects are excellent, the story gets you thinking. Welcome to the end of the world! (08/11/2013)

It’s good, but my expectations were higher. Hot Fuzz set the bar very high, blending with more grace the serious plot of a thriller with parody. The World's End tries to blend this style of humour with a horror sci-fi thriller, but it grinds a bit (though not as much as, in my opinion, Shaun of the Dead), sometimes the humour is too much, sometimes not enough. What I’m most sorry about is the weird and unnecessary end-credits scene, it ruins the positive impression of the bold and surprising twist with which the film had won me over. (29/09/2013)